Metropolitan Prosthodontics
CHRISTOPHER SASIK, D.D.S.
763-230-0683
3455 PLYMOUTH BLVD #250
PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
Metropolitan Prosthodontics
CHRISTOPHER SASIK, D.D.S.
3455 PLYMOUTH BLVD #250
PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
Restore Your Smile with Custom Dental Crowns and Bridges
Metropolitan Prosthodontics provides comprehensive restorative treatments — including porcelain crowns and bridges — so that you can take advantage of quality oral health care in one convenient location.
Together with white fillings, dental implants, and root canal therapy, our crowns and bridges make it possible to restore even the most complex of bite needs for our patients.
Crowns (also known as “caps”) are a full-coverage restoration that covers and protects the fragile tooth underneath. They’re used when a filling is no longer adequate to structurally withstand everyday wear.
Our prosthodontists may recommend a crown if you have a tooth that has:
Although it may feel like nothing is wrong with your tooth, it’s best to treat it before something worse happens — such as the tooth splitting in half. Otherwise, there will not be enough healthy structure left to repair, and the entire tooth will likely need to be extracted.
A bridge spans from one tooth (or implant) to another, with an artificial tooth suspended between them. This longer type of restoration is ideal for replacing one or two teeth at a time, or three or four if implants are being used to support it. It essentially looks like three or four crowns fused side by side.
Because bridges are permanently affixed into place, they eliminate the need to wear a removable partial denture.
It’s important that you take extra care of your new restoration in order to extend its life. Although they are covering or replacing a tooth, crowns, and bridges still require attentive hygiene. Otherwise, the teeth/tooth that it is anchored over can become re-infected with new areas of tooth decay.
Brush along the gumlines carefully and floss at least once a day. For bridges, use a floss threader to clean underneath the fixed prosthesis and against the supporting tooth or implant. Even one of the supporting teeth becoming infected with gum disease can jeopardize the stability of the entire restoration.
Having dental work done used to mean having gooey, messy impressions that tickled the back of your throat. Not anymore! We use state-of-the-art 3D scanning technology to capture a “virtual” impression of your tooth.
These digital images of your tooth allow us to work closely with our lab to create the best-fitting crown or bridge for your smile needs. There are no re-impressions or risks of error during the manufacturing or transportation process.
If you’re replacing your missing teeth with our dental implants, then you’ll be thrilled to know that we can provide comprehensive placement and restoration here in our office. Our porcelain bridges and crowns can be customized to fit over your implants to replace as many (or few) teeth as necessary.
Investing in dental bridges and crowns is a great way to complement the appearance of your smile, even if you’ve had a past history of dental problems. Contact Metropolitan Prosthodontics today to schedule an exam to learn more!
Dental crowns and bridges in Plymouth are designed for longevity, providing a durable solution for restoring your smile. With proper care and maintenance, dental crowns and bridges Plymouth can last anywhere from 5 to 15 years, or even longer. It's vital to follow good oral hygiene practices and visit your dentist regularly to ensure the longevity of your crown and bridges Plymouth restoration, extending their life and maintaining your oral health.
The procedure to place a dental crown or bridge in Plymouth typically involves minimal discomfort. Metropolitan Prosthodontics ensures a comfortable experience by using modern techniques and local anesthesia. Post-treatment sensitivity is normal but usually temporary. If any discomfort arises, it's often easily manageable with over-the-counter pain relief. Patients can take solace in knowing that dental crown Plymouth and dental bridges Plymouth treatments focus on both restoring functionality and relieving pain associated with damaged or missing teeth.
Dental crowns and bridges offer numerous benefits, including improving dental function, aesthetics, and overall oral health. A crown, on one hand, protects and strengthens a damaged tooth, while a bridge replaces one or more missing teeth, offering a seamless appearance. Both crown and bridges Plymouth help maintain the alignment of surrounding teeth, prevent shifts, and support normal speech and chewing functions. Metropolitan Prosthodontics harnesses these advantages to provide patients with effective dental crown and bridges Plymouth solutions catered to individual needs.
The primary difference between a dental crown and a bridge is their purpose and application. A dental crown Plymouth is used to cover and protect a single damaged tooth, restoring its shape, size, strength, and appearance. On the other hand, dental bridges Plymouth are designed to span the gap created by one or more missing teeth, using adjacent teeth or implants as support for the artificial teeth in-between. Both are fixed prosthetic devices cemented onto existing teeth or implants, offering a permanent solution to restore your smile's function and aesthetics.
