Dental crowns offer several benefits, including the ability to protect severely damaged teeth due to decay or large fillings, restore teeth with discoloration or irregularities, and help maintain your natural bite.
Replacing missing teeth with dental bridges can restore your ability to properly chew and speak while preventing remaining teeth from shifting out of position.
The lifespan of a dental crown or bridge varies depending on the level of wear and tear it receives, the quality of your oral hygiene practices, and personal habits like grinding or clenching teeth, biting nails, chewing ice, or using teeth to open packages. These habits can put additional stress on the crown or bridge, affecting its longevity. On average, dental crowns and bridges last between 5 and 15 years.
All-porcelain crowns and bridges are dental restorations that are made entirely of ceramic material, such as zirconia or lithium disilicate, without the use of metal alloys. They are highly esthetic and provide a more natural-looking appearance compared to traditional porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations. All-porcelain crowns and bridges are typically used for front teeth where esthetics are particularly important.
