Dental Crowns and Bridges

Restore and Rebuild Your Smile

Tooth damage or tooth loss can have serious consequences for your oral health, comfort, and confidence. At MA Dental Care in Reading, MA, we offer custom dental crowns and bridges to restore strength, function, and aesthetics. Whether you need to repair a damaged tooth or replace one that’s missing, our restorations are tailored to meet your unique needs using durable, natural-looking materials.

What Are Dental Crowns?

Dental crowns are custom restorations designed to encase and protect a damaged tooth, acting like a protective cap that restores the tooth’s shape, strength, and appearance while preventing further decay or damage. You may need a crown if you have severe tooth decay or a fracture, a weakened tooth following a root canal, cosmetic concerns such as discoloration or misshaping, or if a crown is needed to support a dental bridge.

Crown Benefits:

• Restores strength and function
• Protects against fractures and bacteria
• Matches the natural look of your smile
• Long-lasting with proper care
  

What Are Dental Bridges?

A dental bridge is a fixed prosthetic used to replace one or more missing teeth by spanning the gap with an artificial tooth (pontic) supported by neighboring natural teeth (abutments) or implants. This restoration helps restore your bite, prevent surrounding teeth from shifting, and maintain your facial structure. Common causes of tooth loss that may necessitate a bridge include trauma or injury, advanced gum disease, severe decay, chronic teeth grinding (bruxism), and poor nutrition.

Bridge Benefits:

• Replaces missing teeth permanently
• Prevents bite collapse and facial sagging
• Maintains alignment of surrounding teeth
• Improves chewing, speaking, and confidence
  

Material Options and Aesthetic Choices

At MA Dental Care, we use high-quality materials that offer durability and a natural appearance.

Crowns and Bridges May Be Made From:

• All-ceramic or porcelain for a natural tooth-like appearance
• Porcelain-fused-to-metal for strength and aesthetics
• Full metal options for back teeth where durability is crucial

We prioritize materials that blend seamlessly with your existing teeth while withstanding everyday wear.

Treatment Process for Crowns and Bridges

Placing a crown typically requires two appointments:

Appointment 1: Tooth Preparation and Digital Impressions

• Damaged or abutment teeth are prepared by reshaping the enamel
• Digital Impressions are taken to custom-design your restoration
• A temporary crown or bridge is placed for protection and aesthetics

Appointment 2: Final Placement

• The custom crown or bridge is checked for fit and bite alignment
• Final adjustments are made
• The restoration is permanently bonded in place