What is the difference between dental bridges, dental implants, and tooth crowns?
Dental implants, dental bridges, and tooth crowns are all different dental restorations. Dental implants and dental bridges are both ways of repairing one or more missing teeth, while a tooth crown is used to repair one decayed or damaged tooth. A dental bridge is a pontic, or fake tooth, that is fused between two dental crowns. If you have a missing tooth, the teeth on either side of the gap are prepared for crowns, and an impression is made of the two teeth and the gap. A custom bridge is then made and permanently bonded to your teeth. A bridge will restore the look and function of your teeth. Tooth crowns are used if your tooth is too decayed or damaged for a filling. For instance, if you have extensive decay or damage to a tooth, then a filling may only weaken the tooth. A tooth crown is used to make the tooth stronger and allow it to look and function properly. Dental implants are used to replace one or more missing teeth, anchor a bridge, or support partial dentures or full dentu
