At Meridian Dental, we offer comprehensive restorative dentistry services, including dental crowns and bridges. Our experienced team is dedicated to helping you achieve a healthy, functional, and beautiful smile.

What Are Dental Crowns?

Dental crowns, also known as caps, are custom-made restorations that cover the entire surface of a damaged or weakened tooth. They provide strength, protection, and aesthetic enhancement to the tooth, restoring its function and appearance. Crowns are typically recommended for teeth with extensive decay, fractures, cracks, or after root canal treatment.

What Are Dental Bridges?

Dental bridges are fixed prosthetic devices used to replace one or more missing teeth by bridging the gap between adjacent teeth. They consist of artificial teeth, called pontics, which are anchored to the natural teeth on either side of the gap, called abutments. Bridges restore proper chewing function, prevent adjacent teeth from shifting, and improve overall oral health and aesthetics.

Our Crown and Bridge Procedure

Our crown and bridge procedure typically involves the following steps:

• Consultation and Examination: We'll assess your oral health, discuss your treatment goals, and create a personalized plan tailored to your needs.
• Tooth Preparation: For crowns, we'll prepare the affected tooth by removing a small amount of enamel to make room for the crown. For bridges, we'll prepare the abutment teeth on either side of the gap.
• Impressions or Scans: We'll take impressions or digital scans of your teeth to create custom crowns and bridges that fit perfectly.
• Temporary Restorations (If Needed): While your permanent crowns or bridges are being fabricated, we may place temporary restorations to protect your teeth and maintain aesthetics.
• Fitting and Bonding: Once your permanent restorations are ready, we'll ensure they fit perfectly and bond them securely to your teeth using dental cement.
• Follow-up Care: We'll provide you with instructions for caring for your new crowns and bridges and schedule follow-up appointments to ensure everything is functioning properly.

At Meridian Dental, we are committed to providing you with high-quality dental care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. If you have any questions about dental crowns and bridges or would like to schedule a consultation, please contact us today.