Crowns and bridges in Villeray: protect a damaged tooth or fill a gap
Dental crowns and bridges in Villeray, Montreal, at Oral-Dent Villeray on Rue St-Hubert between Jarry and Crémazie. A crown covers a tooth too damaged for a filling. A bridge replaces a missing tooth by resting on its neighbours.
Crown or bridge: which one and when
A crown when the tooth is there but fragile: a crack, a large filling that is failing, a worn tooth, a tooth after a root canal. The crown wraps it and gives it back its shape and strength.
A bridge when one or two teeth are missing and the neighbouring teeth are solid. The bridge is fixed on them and fills the gap, without surgery. The other option to replace a tooth is an implant. Dr. Fox explains both and what suits your case.
How it goes
- Exam and X-ray. We confirm the tooth, or the supporting teeth, can take the crown or bridge.
- First visit: the tooth is prepared under local anesthesia, an impression is taken, a temporary crown is placed.
- Fabrication in a lab, in a shade matched to your teeth.
- Second visit: fitting, bite adjustment, cementing.
What to know
- Two visits in general, one or two weeks apart.
- Common materials: ceramic, zirconia, or metal covered with ceramic. The choice depends on the tooth's position and your bite.
- A well-maintained crown often lasts ten years and more. Brushing, flossing and follow-up make the difference.
- You get a written estimate before we start. We bill your insurance directly, and payment plans are available for crowns.
Frequently asked questions
Will the crown show?
A ceramic crown is made in the shade of your teeth. On a front tooth, most people do not notice it.
Bridge or implant?
The bridge is faster and needs no surgery, but it rests on the neighbouring teeth. The implant leaves the neighbours alone and protects the bone. The right choice depends on your mouth, and we talk about it at the exam.
How long does it take?
Two visits, usually one or two weeks apart, the time for the lab to make the piece.