Crowns & Bridges

Dental Crowns

Among the most effective of the high-quality restorative dentistry options available at Dental Galaxy are dental crowns. At Dental Galaxy, we custom craft our dental crowns from the finest materials to ensure their longevity and aesthetic appeal. If the health of one or more of your teeth has been compromised, either from disease, decay, or trauma, a dental crown may be a good choice for you.

To learn more about dental crowns or to schedule your initial consultation, please contact Dental Galaxy_® today.
Oral Health Benefits

Over the course of a lifetime, teeth can become worn, cracked, decayed, or otherwise damaged. Dental crowns restore strength to such teeth by covering the entire biting surface and sides of the tooth down to the gums. For this reason, dental crowns are sometimes referred to as “caps.” A crown effectively protects against future damage and breakdown, providing a protective barrier surrounding the tooth. At Dental Galaxy, we utilize our high-quality crowns to restore vigor to your bite, while at the same time offering tremendous aesthetic benefits.

Aesthetic Benefits

Because a crown encapsulates the entire tooth, its cosmetic appeal is great to patients suffering from discoloration or broken teeth. Our carefully selected materials produce dental crowns that are virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth, blending into and enhancing your smile. We pride ourselves on our expertise in matching ceramics to the exact color of your surrounding teeth and enjoy an extremely high rate of satisfaction for the aesthetic value offered by our dental crowns.

Materials and Fabrication of our Dental Crowns

At Dental Galaxy, our restorative dentistry team we specialise in the design and placement of dental crowns. As leaders in the field, this knowledge allows us to create the most natural coverings to protect teeth. Our in-office lab is filled with Oral Design master technicians, utilizing the best materials available. To serve the needs of as many patients as possible, we offer gold, metal, porcelain-fused-to-gold, and all-ceramic crowns.

The Procedure

Our world-class dental laboratory fabricates all our dental prosthetics, leading to decreased turnaround time for the patient while ensuring superior-quality results. Prior to placement of a crown, an impression of the mouth is made, allowing our trained specialists to optimize placement and ensure the cap will fit comfortably yet snugly between existing teeth.

If needed, the affected tooth may be modified to allow room for the crown. A temporary crown is placed on the tooth while the final crown is being manufactured. Once the crown is placed, it is secured with dental cement for optimal functionality and longevity.

Are You a Good Candidate for a Dental Crown?

Dental crowns are a suitable option to address a range of dental concerns. Candidates for a dental crown need to be in good general and oral health. During a consultation with one of our certified prosthodontists, you can learn more about whether you are a good candidate for the treatment and if a dental crown can serve your unique dental needs.

Dental Bridges

Dental bridges placed at Dental Galaxy are a time-tested, low-risk, and effective treatment for missing teeth. Dental bridges are custom designed to integrate seamlessly into your smile. They literally “bridge the gap” left by missing teeth. Traditional bridges consist of one to three artificial teeth called pontics, held in place by dental crowns on adjacent teeth. Bridges can also restore dental implants. If you have suffered tooth loss and would like to learn more about the beautiful restorative options that we provide to our patients, please contact our office to make an appointment with one of our doctors. As a leading provider of prosthodontics, you can count on us to provide a restoration that improves your quality of life and helps you look your best.

Candidates for Dental Bridges

Patients who are missing one or more consecutive teeth can be considered candidates for dental bridges. For traditional bridges, the surrounding teeth will need to be free from disease and decay because the prosthetic will depend on their structure for support. For implant-supported bridges, candidates will need to have an adequate amount of dense bone tissue to accommodate the implant posts. When you come in for your initial consultation at our office, one of our doctors will perform a thorough evaluation of your smile to determine which treatment will be most appropriate for you.

Factors that Affect the Cost of Dental Bridges

• • • Materials – Dental bridges can be made from many different materials. Highly lifelike restorations made from porcelain or zirconia will typically cost more than bridges made from other materials, but their aesthetic benefits make them well worth the investment for many patients.
    • Preparatory Treatments – Some patients will require preparatory work, such as periodontal treatment, before they can receive a dental bridge. Dental implant-supported bridges will increase the overall cost of treatment, but because this option provides many long-term benefits, most patients find that they justify the added expense.
    • Complexity – Extensive treatment plans will have a higher cost than simpler procedures. For example, if a patient is missing many teeth and requires more than one bridge, treatment will cost more than a plan addressing a single missing tooth.

The Dental Galaxy_® Advantage

Our team of doctors at Dental Galaxy_® is made up of leaders in dental education and research. We have many years of experience in placing dental restorations, and our in-house laboratory is renowned for the highly lifelike restorations we provide. Our patients can always expect the highest standard of care, because your comfort, safety, and satisfaction are our highest priorities.