When Does Dr. Booth Recommend a Dental Crown?
A crown completely covers a damaged tooth, protecting the integrity of its root and restoring both full chewing function and aesthetics. The shape and form of the crown closely mimics your natural tooth, and Dr. Booth customizes the shade of your new tooth so the crown blends seamlessly with your smile.
Dr. Booth might recommend a dental crown in these situations:
- To restore a broken tooth
- To replace a large, broken filling
- To rebuild a tooth that has had root canal treatment
- To cover a tooth with cosmetic flaws
- To strengthen a tooth that’s cracked or fractured
When Do You Need a Dental Bridge?
If you’re missing one or more adjacent teeth, and you’re not a candidate for dental implants, a dental bridge in Huntsville may be the ideal solution.
A bridge uses two healthy teeth to anchor dental crowns that support one or more prosthetic teeth in between. The prosthetic teeth “bridge” the gap left by one or multiple missing teeth, restoring chewing function and aesthetics.
At-a-Glance: Same-Day Crowns vs. Dental Bridges
| Feature | CEREC Same-Day Crown | Custom Dental Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Purpose | Protects, strengthens, and completely caps a single severely cracked, decayed, or root-canaled tooth. | Replaces one or more missing adjacent teeth by anchoring to neighboring healthy teeth. |
| Key Benefit | Preservation: Safeguards your natural tooth root structure and eliminates the need for uncomfortable temporary teeth. | Gap Restoration: Seamlessly "bridges" empty spaces to restore alignment and chewing function without requiring implant surgery. |
| Timeline | 1 Visit: Digitally scanned, custom-designed, and robotically milled on-site in just 60 to 90 minutes. | Typically 2 Visits: Fabricated over a few weeks to guarantee anchor alignment and flawless structural support. |
| Ideal For | Saving and restoring a compromised, weak, or broken tooth that is still rooted in place. | Replacing a missing tooth when a patient prefers an alternative to dental implant surgery. |