A crown or a bridge
Any dental prosthesis that is luted, screwed or mechanically attached or
otherwise securely retained to natural teeth, tooth roots, and/or dental implant abutments that furnish the primary support for the dental prosthesis.
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WHEN
• The oral and general health of the patient.
• The condition of the remaining teeth and tooth tissues, the periodontal condition and oral hygiene maintenance.
• Analysis of the benefits, disadvantages and long-term consequences of providing a crown or fixed prosthesis.
• Complications which limit the likelihood of clinical success.
WHY
CROWNS:
• To restore the form, function and
appearance of teeth which are badly
broken down, worn or fractured
to the extent that simpler forms of
restorations are contraindicated or
have been found to fail in clinical
service.
• To improve the form and appearance
of unsightly teeth which cannot
be managed by more conservative
cosmetic procedures.
• To reduce the risk of fractures
occurring in extensively restored teeth
including endodontically treated
posterior teeth.
• More rarely, to alter significantly the
shape, size and inclination of teeth for
cosmetic and functional purposes.
• To restore a dental implant.
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FIXED BRIDGES:
• To replace one or more teeth of
functional or cosmetic importance
to the patient.
• More rarely, to prevent tooth
movement and improve occlusal
stability.
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