DENTAL CROWNS & BRIDGES

A durable, natural-looking solution to restore your smile

Dental crowns and bridges are effective solutions to restore damaged or missing teeth, improving oral health, functionality, and aesthetics. They offer long-lasting results that enhance chewing, speaking, and smiling confidently.

Dental crowns on the West Island

A dental crown, also known as a cap, is a restoration that covers a tooth to correct its form, strength, function and/or enhance its natural appearance. Crowns and most bridges are fixed prosthetic devices cemented onto existing teeth or implants and can only be removed by a dentist.

When is a dental crown needed?

A dental crown can provide support to teeth with large fillings and little tooth structure remaining;
protect a tooth weakened by deep decay or cavities and prevent it from breaking;
cover teeth after a root canal treatment to prevent them from fracturing;
hold together parts of a cracked tooth or restore a broken or severely worn-down tooth.
They are also used to cover dental implants and can hold dental bridges and partial dentures in place.

Crowns are also used in cosmetic dentistry as part of a smile makeover. They can rectify the appearance of misshaped, misaligned or severely discolored teeth.

Crowns can be made of varying materials. Depending on your individual needs and the location of the crown, Dr. Mauricio Galvis, dentist in Pointe-Claire, will recommend the most appropriate choice.

Dental bridges

Dental bridges are an effective solution to restore your smile by replacing missing teeth. At Pointe-Claire dental clinic, our team is experienced in custom dental bridges that look natural and blend seamlessly with your existing teeth.

A dental bridge is a fixed dental restoration designed to replace one or more missing teeth. Dental bridges are typically supported by surrounding natural teeth or dental implants and consist of one or more artificial teeth, called pontics, that fill the gap created by missing teeth.

According to the condition of your mouth, teeth and gums and the location of the missing tooth, Dr. Mauricio Galvis, dentist at Pointe-Claire dental, will recommend the most appropriate kind of dental bridge for you. In the case that only one tooth is missing and the teeth on either side are healthy, a dental implant may be an alternative to consider.

What is the procedure for a dental crown or bridge?

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You will require two visits to our office to get a dental crown or bridge.

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To prepare the area for the restoration you will receive a local anesthetic to numb the tooth and gum tissue.

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Then your tooth will be shaped to fit inside the crown. For traditional bridges, the supporting teeth are prepared by reshaping them to accommodate the crowns.

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Once the tooth has been filed to make room for the crown(s), we will make a digital impression to create a temporary crown or bridge to protect the teeth until final restoration are ready.

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The impressions will be sent to a laboratory where the permanent restoration will be manufactured.

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On the second visit, we will remove the temporary crown or bridge and cement the permanent one in place.

If you follow the dentist’s recommendations and keep up with your regular visits and cleanings, crowns and bridges can last up to 15 years and sometimes longer.

Contact us for a consultation to find out about the appropriate alternative to restore your smile.

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