Rebuild Your Smile with Functional and Natural-looking Dental Crowns and Bridges
Buena Vida Dental Studio will suggest dental crowns and bridges if you have missing or damaged teeth. Dental bridges fill toothless gaps, while dental crowns repair damaged or decayed teeth. Both restorations are made from durable, lifelike materials to create functional, natural-looking smiles.
Do you need dental crowns or bridges in Tucson, Arizona? Visit Dr. Carlos Benavides and experience high-quality restoration services that restore your smile to its pre-damage self.
What is a dental bridge?
It’s a simple, non-surgical option for replacing one or more missing teeth. A traditional bridge consists of customized artificial teeth (pontic) and two dental crowns placed on natural teeth (abutments) on either side of the toothless gap. Our top-tier bridges are created from premium materials and high customization to achieve superior outcomes.
A dental bridge replaces the missing teeth to restore aesthetics and oral functionality. It also prevents nearby teeth from shifting and supports your facial shape to maintain your youthful appearance.
How is a bridge placed?
Placing a bridge requires two visits. First, we’ll prepare the abutment teeth to accommodate the crown’s shape. Then, we’ll take impressions of your teeth and send them to our partner lab to custom-fabricate your bridge. Until the bridge is fabricated, we’ll place a temporary restoration to protect your teeth. Â
Once your custom bridge is ready, it’s time for the exciting part—placement day! You’ll visit our office, where Dr. Benavides will remove the temporary restoration and try your brand-new restoration. He’ll make a few adjustments until your bridge fits snugly and aligns optimally.
What is a dental crown?
It’s a tooth-shaped restoration customized to fit over your tooth to bolster its structural integrity and aesthetics. Although tiny, dental crowns wear several hats in dentistry.
Some include:
- We can pair a crown with a dental bridge or implant to replace missing teeth
- Crowns provide ultimate reinforcement to a root canal-treated tooth
- Strengthen a severely decayed or damaged tooth
- Cosmetically modify a severely discolored or misshapen tooth
Like dental bridges, our crowns are crafted from lifelike materials that mimic the look and feel of natural teeth. Once placed, the crown blends seamlessly with your smile for undetectable outcomes.
How is a dental crown placed?
Like a bridge, a crown requires two appointments to place. During your first appointment, Dr. Benavides will evaluate your tooth to determine its suitability for a crown. If it is eligible, we will reshape the enamel to ensure it properly accommodates the crown. If any damage or decay is present, it must be removed to leave a healthy surface.
Next, Dr. Benavides will take precise impressions of the prepared tooth. These impressions will serve as a reference for creating your crown. While your crown is being made, he will place a temporary crown over the prepared tooth to restore both its appearance and functionality.
When the crown is shipped to us, you’ll schedule an appointment for placement. Think of it like trying on a tailored suit—it has to fit just right. We’ll check the crown’s shape, color, and bite, making a few fine-tuned adjustments if needed. Once everything looks and feels perfect, we’ll secure the crown into place, restoring your tooth’s strength, function, and natural beauty.
Do you need a crown or bridge in Tucson, Arizona?
Missing or damaged teeth are pretty common. Unfortunately, they can diminish your smile’s function and aesthetics, diminishing your quality of life. However, dental bridges and crowns at Buena Vida Dental Studio can rebuild your smile to full health and function. Call/Text (520) 745-5577 and discover how to reclaim your healthy smile with high-quality restorations.
