Crowns, Bridges and Inlays

Ways to enhance your smile.

Questions and Answers:

Q- What materials are used for these restorations?
A- Gold / Platinum Alloy; Porcelain. The more platinum is present in the alloy, the less yellow the alloy appears. Precious ("high noble") metals are used because they do not corrode in the mouth.

Q- Is it always necessary to use metal?
A- No, for information about non-metal all-porcelain crowns, bridges and inlays, CLICK HERE.

Q- Is a bridge (or "fixed bridge") the only way to replace missing teeth?
A- No, Dental Implants can also be used to replace missing teeth. CLICK HERE for information about Dental Implants.

Crowns are used to restore single teeth that are damaged or broken. They are also used to prevent weak teeth from breaking.

Bridges are used to replace missing teeth. They are permanently fixed in the mouth.

Inlays are used to restore teeth with smaller amounts of damage.

For information about non-metal all-porcelain inlays, CLICK HERE.