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       Office Hours Monday 10 am - 6 pm Tuesday 12 pm - 7 pm Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm Thursday 12 pm - 7 pm Saturday 9 am - 4 pm Contact Us Bristol Dental Clinic 512 Bristol Road West, Suite 11B Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3Z1 Phone: 905 712 3409 Fax: 905 712 9917 |
 Crown & Bridge Crown and bridge refers to the restoration of teeth that have been damaged, decayed or lost. A Crown refers to the restoration of a single tooth. A Bridge refers to one or more artificial teeth on a metal framework used to replace one or more missing teeth.
A porcelain crown is used on a tooth that has become fragile through decay or recurrent fillings. Porcelain is usually used for anterior (front) teeth for the most natural appearance. Crown - Veneer (porcelain fused to metal) Veneer crowns are most often used on posterior (back) teeth and are stronger than porcelain. The veneer crown is used on a tooth that has been weakened through decay or injury. Crown - Three Quarter A ¾ crown is used when part of the natural tooth enamel is still healthy. Only ¾ of the tooth needs to be restored. Fixed Bridge A fixed bridge is used when a tooth is missing between neighbouring teeth. The adjoining teeth must be healthy with good bone and gum support. A fixed bridge is made at a lab and is cemented onto the adjoining teeth with the gap being filled by an artificial tooth attached by crowns to the patient's natural teeth. Bonded Bridge A bonded bridge is used when a tooth is missing between neighbouring teeth. It consists of one or more artificial teeth on a metal framework, bonded in place. The bonded bridge is secured by metal clasps that are bonded to the anchor teeth.
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