Dental Crowns & Bridges
Restore strength and beauty to damaged or missing teeth
When a tooth is severely damaged or missing, dental crowns and bridges provide durable, natural-looking solutions to restore your smile’s function and appearance. Using advanced materials and precise digital impressions, we create restorations that look and feel like your natural teeth.
Advanced Restorative Solutions with Digital Precision
Dr. Williamson uses the latest technology, including iTero digital impressions, to create precise, comfortable restorations. This advanced system eliminates the need for messy impression materials and ensures a perfect fit for your crown or bridge.
Our high-quality porcelain crowns and bridges are designed to match your natural teeth perfectly, providing both strength and beauty that can last for many years with proper care.
Our Crown & Bridge Services Include:
- Porcelain crowns for damaged teeth
- Fixed bridges to replace missing teeth
- iTero digital impressions for comfort
- Custom color matching
- Same-day temporary restorations
- Comprehensive treatment planning
Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that completely covers a damaged tooth above the gum line. Crowns are used to restore teeth that are severely decayed, cracked, or weakened, returning them to full function and natural appearance.
When Do You Need a Crown?
- After root canal treatment to protect the tooth
- To restore a severely decayed or damaged tooth
- To strengthen a tooth with a large filling
- To improve the appearance of a misshapen tooth
- To protect a cracked tooth from further damage
High-Quality Materials
Our porcelain crowns are crafted from the finest materials to provide exceptional durability and natural beauty. Each crown is custom-made to match your existing teeth in color, shape, and size, ensuring a seamless integration with your smile.
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is a fixed restoration that replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring to the adjacent healthy teeth. Bridges restore your ability to chew and speak properly while maintaining the shape of your face and preventing remaining teeth from shifting.
Benefits of Dental Bridges
- Restore your ability to chew and speak properly
- Maintain the shape of your face
- Prevent remaining teeth from shifting
- Distribute bite forces evenly
- Improve your smile’s appearance
Fixed Solution
Unlike removable partial dentures, bridges are permanently cemented in place, providing a stable, comfortable solution that feels and functions like your natural teeth. For optimal support, bridges can also be supported by dental implants when appropriate.
The Crown and Bridge Process
Getting a crown or bridge typically requires two appointments at our Corpus Christi office. During your first visit, Dr. Williamson will prepare the tooth or teeth and take precise digital impressions using our iTero scanner.
iTero Digital Impressions
Our iTero digital impression system eliminates the discomfort of traditional impression materials. The scanner captures highly accurate 3D images of your teeth, ensuring a perfect fit for your restoration while providing a more comfortable experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about dental crowns and bridges
How long do dental crowns and bridges last?
With proper care and regular dental checkups, dental crowns and bridges can last 10-15 years or longer. Their longevity depends on your oral hygiene habits, diet, and whether you grind your teeth. Regular professional cleanings and avoiding hard foods can help maximize their lifespan.
Regular professional cleanings with a dental hygienist are important for keeping your teeth and gums healthy. The reason is that, over time, a layer of tartar builds up on our teeth. This layer of tartar becomes calcified, or hardened, and can only be removed by a hygienist during a professional cleaning. If this hardened material is not removed, it can lead to gum disease and cavities.
Will my crown or bridge look natural?
Yes! Our porcelain crowns and bridges are custom-made to match your natural teeth in color, shape, and size. Dr. Williamson takes great care to ensure your restoration blends seamlessly with your existing teeth for a natural, beautiful appearance.
Is the crown or bridge procedure painful?
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so you shouldn’t feel any pain during treatment. Some mild sensitivity or discomfort may occur after the anesthesia wears off, but this typically resolves within a few days. Over-the-counter pain relievers are usually sufficient for any post-treatment discomfort.
How do I care for my crown or bridge?
Care for your crown or bridge just like your natural teeth with regular brushing and flossing. For bridges, special floss threaders or water flossers can help clean under the bridge. Avoid chewing on hard objects like ice or pencils, and maintain regular dental checkups and cleanings.
Ready to restore your smile?
Schedule your crown or bridge consultation with Dr. Williamson today