Restorative Dentistry, Caps, Crowns and Bridges

Cracked and broken teeth are restored with caps or crowns. Two or more crowns joined together form a bridge.

Gold crowns or caps have been discovered in European tombs dating from the early 1700s.

During the latter part of the 20th century, technology in the formation and placement of crowns and bridges advanced dramatically. Not only are the teeth restored, but also an abnormal bite or chewing surface is corrected, assuring that all teeth in both top and bottom arches fit together to perform as a whole. Attention is also paid to maintaining healthy gum tissue.