| CROWNS
& BRIDGES
The
California
Dental Specialty Group
provides prosthodontic care including crowns and bridges
as a part of the extensive dental specialty services
that we offer to our patients. Dr. Sung Hong is a highly
experienced and board certified Prosthodontist.
Crowns
When
a tooth is fractured, has a large, old filling, or is
severely damaged by decay, your dentist may recommend
the placement of a crown, or cap. Crowns strengthen
and protect the remaining tooth structure and can improve
the appearance of your smile. Types of crowns include
the full porcelain crown, the porcelain-fused-to-metal
crown and the all-metal crown.
Fitting
a crown requires at least two visits to the dentist's
office. Initially, we will:
- Removes
decay and shapes the tooth.
- Makes
an impression
- Makes
and fits a temporary crown of plastic or metal.
In
a subsequent visit, we remove the temporary, fit and
adjust the final crown, and cement the crown in place.
Bridges
Few
incidents have greater impact on dental health and personal
appearance than tooth loss. When one or more
teeth are missing, the remaining teeth can drift out
of position, which can lead to a change in the bite,
the loss of additional teeth, decay and gum disease.
When
tooth loss occurs, we may recommend the placement of
a bridge. A bridge is one or more replacement
teeth anchored by one or more crowns on each side.
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