Nowadays, smiles are being revolutionized by cosmetic dentistry. Gone are the days when one had to live with missing, stained or damaged teeth, which don’t only hinder your ability to chew food properly, but also wreck your self-esteem and confidence.

Bridges and crowns are fixed prosthetic devices that are cemented onto existing teeth or implants by a dentist or prosthodontist. Crowns are used most commonly to entirely cover or “cap” a damaged tooth or cover an implant. Bridges are commonly used to cover a space if you’re missing one or more teeth. They are cemented to natural teeth or implants surrounding the space where the tooth once stood.

A crown is a type of a dental restoration that completely covers or encircles a tooth or a dental implant. Crowns are required when a large cavity threatens the health of a tooth. Crowns are bonded with then teeth using a particular type of dental cement, which provides the tooth underneath with strength and durability.

The most common method of dental restoration via crowning is taking an impression of the tooth in order to fabricate the crown outside of the mouth. The prepared crown is subsequently fixed on the tooth in the next appointment. The advantage of carrying out this process outside of the mouth is that time consuming methods which require intense heat can be done easily.

The advantages of using dental crowns are umpteen. They help in supporting a tooth which has been badly damaged by tooth decay. It is also beneficial in restoring a tooth after a root canal surgery and holds together a broken or severely cracked tooth. It also helps in anchoring a dental bridge.

The positive aspects of metal free crowns and bridges just don’t end here. They help in improving the appearance of the teeth and can precisely add length or width to a misshapen tooth. Tooth discolourations can also be effectively masked by using a dental crown.

If crafted correctly, these crowns can help your upper and lower teeth to meet properly and thus maintain a proper, balanced bite.

Most importantly, the problem of a dark line at the edge of the gums, a common problem with metal-fused crowns, is eliminated.

With the use of advanced processing technologies such as hot pressing and CAD/CAM (computer-aided design/computer-assisted manufacture), combined with the development of stronger porcelain materials and recent breakthroughs in adhesives, porcelain dental crowns produce more aesthetically pleasing results than metal-fused dental crowns.

The disadvantages of dental crowns are that if the affected tooth is not thoroughly cleaned out and sealed, it can fester an infection. A small number of people may also experience a certain type of allergic reaction due to the materials used in the manufacturing of the crown.

Also, if the crown is not properly sealed, bacteria might accumulate and damage the tooth. Further, if the crown’s surface is not properly shaved down, it can result in an uncomfortable bite. Patients might also experience some of these temporary side effects after the dental crowns are placed- sensitivity to hot and cold foods, discomfort when chewing food and tender gums.

So where can you get dental crowns, bridges and dental implants in Delhi? Green Park Dental clinic is the leading dental clinic that offers full mouth crowns and bridges in South Delhi. Dental implants are more expensive than any other option because of the time and skill required to cast the most perfect fit for your tooth. Dental implant cost in Delhi also depends on the number of teeth to be covered by the dental crowns.