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Pursel Dental P.C.
647 Main Street
Johnstown, PA 15901
814-535-5244 |
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What is a Bridge
and why are crowns involved?
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- A bridge is a custom device anchored to neighboring teeth
that replaces one or more missing teeth.
- When a lost tooth is replaced with bridgework, the teeth on
either side of the missing one must be prepared as crowns to
serve as abutments to hold the prosthetic (replacement) teeth in
place.
- Crowns and bridges are most often made from superior
materials such as semi-precious or precious metals, porcelain or
a combination of metal fused to porcelain.
Why is Crown
and Bridge treatment necessary?
- The opposing tooth above or below the lost tooth can
begin to move up or down and out of the socket, which can
accelerate periodontal disease and further break down the
bone structure. If the missing tooth is not replaced, more
teeth may eventually be lost due to the improper forces
exerted during chewing.
- Losing a permanent tooth, whether it is due to dental
decay, periodontal (gum) disease, injury or accident, can
cause many serious problems for your neighboring teeth.
Because the support and chewing forces are altered, the
remaining teeth may begin to shift.
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What are the benefits of Crown and Bridge
treatment?
- Restores and maintains your natural bite.
- prevents unnatural stress on other teeth.
- Keeps opposing teeth in their proper place.
- Prevents shifting and tilting of adjacent teeth.
- Discourages further dental decay and periodontal disease.
- Enhances your smile, speech and chewing function.
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Variety of
Procedures
