Dental Crowns and Bridges in Colleyville, TX

Are you missing one or more of your teeth? Are you finding everyday activities such as eating or talking challenging? We at Three Stones Dental are here to help! We are pleased to offer a range of restorative dentistry solutions, including dental crowns and bridges, to restore your teeth with seamless results. Your oral health and your beautiful smile are always our top priorities!

What Are Dental Crowns?

Dental crowns are caps that cover the entire visible portions of damaged teeth, restoring their form and function. Dr. Fu provides aesthetic crowns using the highest quality materials. Your new restoration will match the surrounding teeth delivering a seamless smile.

You may require a dental crown to repair a chipped or severely decayed tooth, protect a weak tooth, strengthen a tooth after root canal therapy, hold together a cracked or fractured tooth, or restore one or more missing teeth by covering dental implants or supporting dental bridges. Dental crowns are also used to make aesthetic enhancements, improving the appearance of severely discolored, misshapen, or otherwise imperfect teeth.

What Is a Dental Bridge?

A dental bridge is a fixed prosthetic device used to replace one or more neighboring teeth. It is attached to crowns placed on teeth on either side of the gap called abutments. Dental bridges are made from high-quality, natural-looking materials, delivering seamless smiles.

Dental bridges provide numerous benefits. They help maintain your natural facial structure and restore your ability to chew and speak with confidence. They also keep the neighboring teeth from shifting toward the gap, preventing crooked teeth and problems with the bite. Restoring missing teeth with dental bridges lowers the risk of tooth decay, gum disease, uneven tooth wear, and TMJ problems.

What Is a Dental Crown Procedure?

The number of appointments will depend largely on the state of your teeth and the material used for your restoration, but you will typically come in for two appointments.

During the initial visit, we will numb the area so you are relaxed and comfortable. We will shape the affected tooth to accommodate your new crown, then capture 3D scans of your teeth to create molds that our partner lab will use to create your restoration. We will place a temporary crown until your permanent one is ready.

On your second visit, Dr. Fu will evaluate your new crown for a perfect fit and color match to the surrounding natural teeth. Next, he will cement your new dental crown restoring the natural beauty and function of your teeth.

What Is a Dental Bridge Procedure?

We will start by numbing your teeth and the surrounding area with a local anesthetic and prepare the neighboring abutment teeth to accommodate dental crowns. Next, we will take 3D scans using our innovative intraoral scanner. Our partner dental laboratory will use these scans as a guide for fabricating your restoration. We will place a temporary bridge as you wait.

During an upcoming visit, we will check your bridge, adjust it, ensure it provides a perfect fit and color match, then cement it in place. With proper care, your dental bridge will keep you smiling confidently for many years to come.