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CROWNS, VENEERS, BRIDGES FAQ
Q: WHAT IS A DENTAL VENEER?
A: A veneer is a thin layer of porcelain placed over a prepared tooth surface, either to improve the aesthetics of a tooth, or to protect a damaged tooth surface. The veneer is fabricated by a dental technician in a dental laboratory, and later bonded to the tooth using a dental cement, (glue).
Q: WHAT IS A DENTAL CROWN?
A: A crown is a type of dental restoration which completely caps or encircles a tooth or and is typically bonded to the tooth using a dental cement. Crowns can be made from many materials, which are usually fabricated using indirect methods. Crowns are often used to improve the strength or appearance of teeth.
The most common method of crowning a tooth involves using a dental impression of a prepared tooth by a dentist to fabricate the crown outside of the mouth. The crown can then be inserted at a subsequent dental appointment.
Q: WHAT IS A DENTAL BRIDGE?
A: Dental bridges are used to replace missing teeth in a patient’s mouth. A dental bridge usually consists of two crowns with a false tooth “bridged” between. The dentist places the crowns on the teeth adjacent to the gap for strength and stability. Dental bridges are not removable, but are permently cemented, (glued), into the patient’s mouth. A bridge can be made of metal, porcelain or the combination of these these two.
Q: CAN PORCELAIN CROWNS, VENEERS AND BRIDGES BE BLEACHED?
A: No.
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