Dental Crowns (also called dental caps) cover the visible part of your tooth. They act as a new surface cemented onto your natural tooth root. They are used for both, restorative and cosmetic dentistry.
Restorative and cosmetic crowns are used to enhance the aesthetics of your discolored or chipped tooth or a tooth that suffers extreme decay. The affected part of your tooth will be carved out, leaving only the roots of your tooth and the part, which the crown will be placed on.
Crowns can be also used to replace missing teeth. With the assistance of a dental implant, taking the place and function of the tooth root, a dental cap can be placed on it, making it look and feel exactly like your natural tooth. Implant supported crowns, as well as crowns in general, are strong, durable and function perfectly like your natural teeth, not to mention the aesthetic enhancement they provide to your smile.
Bridges restore your smile by placing artificial teeth where natural teeth are missing. Using the surrounding teeth to hold the bridge in place, the bridge will cover the gap of the missing tooth as well as the two neighboring teeth, leaving you with a full set of teeth and a beautiful, radiant smile.
After Dr. Ricky Leung assesses your case and discusses all the restorative dental treatment options with you, he will recommend the most suitable plan for you medically and financially.