PROSTHODONTIST · SHEEPSHEAD BAY · BROOKLYN
Crowns & Bridges
A crown covers a tooth too damaged for a filling. A bridge replaces missing teeth using neighboring teeth or implants as anchors.
Is this for you?
- A tooth with significant decay, a fracture, or a root canal
- One or more missing teeth between healthy teeth
- A restoration you want to look like the teeth around it
KEY FACTS
- All-ceramic restorations, designed for surrounding teeth
- Same-day crowns available via CEREC for appropriate cases
- Bridge alternatives include implant-supported options
- Typical lifespan 15+ years with proper care
How it works
Step 1
Consultation & 3D scan
Digital scan instead of impression goop.
Step 2
Designed to match
Color and contour matched to the surrounding teeth.
Step 3
Same-day or two-visit
CEREC in-office milling, or a lab crown when that is better.
Common questions
Do you offer same-day crowns?
For some cases, yes. 3D scanning and in-office milling let certain crowns be designed, milled, and bonded in a single visit. For more complex cases, a two-visit lab-fabricated crown produces a better long-term outcome. Which approach is right depends on the specific tooth.
What is the difference between a veneer and a crown?
A veneer covers only the front surface of a tooth, used primarily for cosmetic improvement. A crown covers the entire tooth, used when the tooth needs structural restoration — significant decay, fracture, root canal. Veneers preserve more original tooth structure; crowns replace more of it.
How long do crowns last?
A typical lifespan is 15+ years with proper care.
Bridge or implant for a missing tooth?
A bridge anchors to the neighboring teeth or to implants; an implant replaces the tooth on its own without touching the neighbors. Both options are reviewed at your consultation with the written plan.
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Ready to talk about crowns & bridges?
One consultation, a written plan, and pricing you can take home.