Dental Crowns and Bridges

Dental crowns and bridges are restorations that we use to strengthen and protect damaged or broken teeth.

Crowns are custom-made to cover a tooth completely, so they are often referred to as caps or tooth caps. A crown restores the comfortable chewing function of the tooth and provides strength and support. Dental bridges replace missing teeth to restore function and complete your smile.

We usually create crowns and bridges out of porcelain because of its natural appearance and durability.

Everyone wants a healthy, beautiful smile, and we can help you reach that goal with dental crowns and bridges. Updated techniques and treatments have made placing crowns and bridges easier than ever before.

When Are Dental Crowns and Bridges Used?

Dental crowns are very versatile, and we use them to correct many dental issues, including:

Severely decayed teeth
Teeth weakened by root canal treatment
Fractured or broken teeth
Broken or cracked fillings
Large silver fillings

A dental bridge is designed to fill the space left by a missing tooth. The bridge is usually made as a single unit held in place by crowns attached to teeth on either side of the gap. A dental bridge not only improves your appearance but also prevents surrounding teeth from shifting out of place and moving into the gap left by a missing tooth.

What Does Placing a Crown or Bridge Involve?

We can typically place a dental crown or bridge in two or three visits. First, we prepare your natural tooth to receive the restoration and take an impression of your teeth. The impression accurately represents the position of your natural teeth so that your restoration fits perfectly.

Next, we send the impressions to a custom dental lab, where skilled technicians use them to create your permanent restoration, which usually takes about two weeks. Before you leave our office, we fit you with a temporary bridge or crown to wear while the lab fabricates your final crown or bridge.

Once we receive your final restoration, we schedule an appointment for you to return to our office to check the finished restoration for comfortable and make any necessary adjustments. The final step is to cement the custom restoration securely in place.

We will also provide instructions for caring for your crown or bridge properly. The restoration is strong and durable under normal conditions, but it requires special care to prevent damage and the possible need for replacement.

If you practice proper oral hygiene and schedule regular dental cleanings, your new restoration will last for many years.

Call to Schedule an Evaluation

Are you troubled by a damaged or missing tooth? Please call our dental office today to schedule an evaluation and learn more about your options!

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my dental crown or bridge be noticeable?

Modern dental materials and technology have dramatically improved the appearance of dental crowns and bridges. The porcelain used in today’s crowns and bridges can be color-matched to blend perfectly with the shade of your natural teeth. With proper placement, your dental restoration should be virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth.

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Dongwuk Cha DDS
Dentist

Dr. Dongwuk Cha, DDS, received his dental education from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 2011. He practiced dentistry in Pennsylvania and Minnesota before settling in the Atlanta area in 2019. Before he became a dentist, Dr. Cha served as a platoon leader in the Korean Army in South Korea.

Although Dr. Cha enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and keeps patient care at the forefront with every patient, he has received training and is exceptionally skilled at more complex treatments, including laser dentistry, ...