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Casting of Metal for Crown and Bridge
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Solving the Mysteries of Crown and Bridge
What exactly does crown and bridge work involve? At your last consultation your dentist may have recommended treatment that involves fitting a crown or the more elaborate bridge work. Fitting a crown is a procedure to replace your affected tooth with a permanent prosthesis that replicates your original. The crown has a metal core that is layered with porcelain providing the appearance of a natural tooth. Your original tooth is prepared by the dentist and acts as the support for the crown that fits like a sleeve over the tooth. The material used for the core is often a gold alloy, a Procera crown uses porcelain (see Procera Network), and complete bio-compatibility is retained by the use of titanium. Your dentist takes an impression of your oral anatomy which is used by the laboratory to ensure the right dimensions for the crown, and a dental technician creates the appropriate colour and textures by applying layers of porcelain to the core. The finished product is a permanent and perfect addition to your smile.
That's the crown, how about a bridge? A bridge refers to the metal framework that supports a number of crowns joined together that may be required to replace a section of your smile. This may be a dental necessity, or it is also a popular cosmetic procedure requested by many. The framework for the bridge is cast from pure titanium or gold alloys and uses existing teeth as 'bookends' to support the structure. Individual crowns are built onto the framework to recreate natural teeth. Whatever your requirement, the technician will work with your dentist to enhance your original smile. The end result will be indistinguishable from a natural smile, and feel perfectly natural to you. Have you noticed how perfect most TV actor's, fashion model's and public figure's teeth are? The chances are that they have asked their dentist to help improve the smile that nature gave them. You can do the same - ask your dentist how.
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