What Is a Dental Crown?

A crown is a cap placed over a damaged, weakened, or heavily decayed tooth to restore its shape, strength, and function. It's often recommended after a root canal, for a cracked tooth, or when a large filling can no longer support the tooth on its own.

What Is a Dental Bridge?

A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring a replacement tooth to the natural teeth (or crowns) on either side of the gap. Unlike dentures, a bridge is fixed in place, not removable.

When Is a Crown Recommended?

• After a root canal, to protect the treated tooth
• On a tooth with a large fracture or crack
• Over a tooth with extensive decay that a filling can't adequately restore
• To cover a dental implant

When Is a Bridge Recommended?

• When one or more teeth are missing but the surrounding teeth are healthy enough to support a bridge
• As an alternative to [dental implants in Peshawar](/dental-implants-peshawar), when a fixed (non-removable) solution is preferred
• To prevent surrounding teeth from shifting into the gap left by a missing tooth

What Happens During Treatment

For a crown, the tooth is reshaped to fit the cap, an impression is taken, and the crown is fitted, sometimes with a temporary crown worn in between visits. A bridge follows a similar process, using the adjacent teeth as anchors for the replacement tooth.

How Long Do They Last?

With proper care, both crowns and bridges typically last many years. Regular checkups help catch any wear or fit issues early, extending their lifespan further.

Caring for a Crown or Bridge

Normal brushing and flossing still apply, though a bridge requires extra attention to clean underneath the replacement tooth to prevent gum issues around the anchor teeth.

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