CROWNS AND BRIDGES in fountain valley, ca

Personalized oral health care tailored for your individual needs and goals

It's not uncommon for people to need bridges and crowns. In fact, according to the American Dental Association, around 70% of Americans will need at least one dental bridge in their lifetime, and 50% will need a dental crown.

Bridges are often used to replace missing teeth, while dental crowns are used to protect and restore damaged teeth. Both bridges and dental crowns can be made from a variety of materials, including gold, silver, porcelain, or a combination of these materials.

crowns procedure

A tooth must usually be reduced in size to accommodate a crown. An impression is then made from the existing tooth to create a custom-designed crown.
The impression is sent to a special lab, which manufactures a custom-designed crown. In some cases, a temporary crown is applied until the permanent crown is ready. Permanent crowns are cemented in place.
Crowns are sometimes confused with veneers, but they are quite different. Veneers are typically applied only to relatively small areas.