Dental Crown and Dental Bridges are the common dental appliances used for preventing the teeth. They are different from the removable dental devices like dentures that can be removed daily. Both dental crowns and dental bridges are fixed permanently on the teeth. It cannot be removed by the person and is removed only by the dentist.
What are dental crowns?
A crown is used to cover the tooth fully to protect it from getting damaged. They are usually made of porcelain(ceramic), gold, or a combination of both. Crowns help to protect the weakened tooth and make the food chewing process easy.
When does a person need a dental crown?
Your dentist will first examine the tooth and suggest a particular treatment for the tooth. After the treatment, mostly the dentist will suggest placing the crown on the tooth.
The crowns will be placed on the teeth during the following situations:
– Protecting the fractures or cracked tooth
– To cover the dental implant done.
– Tooth that has gone through the root canal treatment
– For covering misaligned or discolored tooth
– For maintaining the aesthetic beautiful smile by leveling the teeth as per the shape, size, and color.
What are the different types of crowns?
- Ceramic crowns
These crowns are made of porcelain material and they are also known as porcelain crowns. They give one of the finest looks of the natural tooth and they are proper as per the size, shape, and color of the tooth. They can provide a tremendous level of comfort for the people wearing it.
- Gold crowns
A Gold crown is a combination of different metals like copper and chromium or nickel. They have got very nice durability and strength. They can last for a longer duration that can be helpful in chewing food.
- Metal Crowns
Metal crowns are one of the better choices as they are durable and long-term solutions. They help in biting in a better way and strengthen the biting capability. However, they can be easily detected while opening the mouth while speaking or laughing.
- Zirconia Crowns
Zirconia is one of the new materials used for making crowns. They have very nice strength that can bring a better biting force and help to chew the food properly. They can give an aesthetic appearance that can last for a longer duration.
What is a dental bridge?
A dental bridge is the combination of two or more caps that is placed over the teeth. They bridge the gap between the teeth and are used when there is a problem for two or more teeth. Bridges are helpful in restoring the smile and bite of the teeth.
When does a person need a dental bridge?
If there is eroded or weak jaw bone structure then they are incapable of supporting the implant, so dental bridges are used here.
Dental bridges are used when:
– Person who has diabetes is not fit for the dental implant solution and a dental bridge is a better solution for them.
– Generally, the dental bridge is used in the case of physical damage to the tooth, tooth decay, or any type of tooth damage.
– In some cases, there is no eruption of the adult teeth after the fall of the milk tooth, so a dental bridge is the better treatment solution here.
– Dental bridge improves the aesthetic appearance of the person to a lot of extent.
What are different types of dental bridges?
- Metal bridge
They are made of metal majorly and combined with other materials. They are a traditional type of bridge. These tooth bridge are easily detectable while opening the mouth. These bridges are durable and last for a longer duration.
- Ceramic bridge
These bridges are majorly made of porcelain material. These bridges are not easily detectable as they resemble the color of the teeth. These bridges are one of the most preferred bridges by the people.
What is the cost of dental crowns and dental bridges in India?
The cost of the dental crowns depends more on the type of dental crown and dental bridge you are opting. Generally, the starting price of basic crowns starts from Rs.2000 to Rs.5000. If you are opting for high-value type of crown then the price will range from Rs.10,000 to Rs.14,000. The cost of a dental bridge will range from Rs.4,000 to Rs.6,000 for basic and for high-value type cost will range from Rs.11,000 to Rs.15,000.
The overall cost of the dental crown and dental bridge will depend on the type of service provider as per their expertise. It will also depend on the location where you are taking the treatment.
Dental crowns and dental bridges both help to restore the aesthetic appearance of your face and enhance food chewing.
