A dental crown is a custom-fitted cap that covers a damaged tooth, protecting the remaining structure while restoring its shape, strength, and appearance. A dental bridge spans the gap left by a missing tooth, anchored by crowns on the adjacent teeth with an artificial tooth between them. Both restorations are crafted from porcelain matched to the shade of your natural teeth. They blend in rather than stand out.
A cracked tooth may be vulnerable to further fracture, and teeth next to a missing-tooth gap can shift over time. A crown, bridge, implant-supported restoration, removable option, or monitoring may be appropriate depending on the diagnosis. No restoration prevents every future change.
Dr. Le explains the examination findings and appropriate options before recommending treatment. Not every damaged tooth needs a crown; a filling, onlay, extraction, replacement option, or monitoring may be more appropriate. Appearance, longevity, and maintenance vary by tooth and restoration.
