DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DENTAL CROWNS & BRIDGEWORK
                     DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 
DENTAL CROWNS & 
BRIDGEWORK
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WHAT IS A DENTAL CROWN?
A dental crown has several different names with the same meaning. Dental crowns, dental 
caps or tooth caps are all one and the same. To make teeth stronger, and improve the 
appearance cosmetically, Integrity Dental may suggest to you to have a dental crown fitted if 
you need one. A dental crown is essentially a strong outer covering to your teeth. The 
crowns are made from different materials and can be made to fit your specifications. Some 
crowns are made of precious metals, such as gold and silver, but most crowns are made 
from composite material. Stop looking for affordable dentist near you and rather call 
Integrity Dental for a comprehensive consultation and advice on what is best for you. Any 
Dental clinic in NSW will have dentists who will offer you the best advice on 
affordable dental crowns for your budget, and Integrity Dental is no different. We believe in 
explaining to patients what their options are and what they can afford at the time of the 
consult.
THERE ARE SEVERAL REASONS YOU MAY 
NEED A CROWN:
Severe decay: A crown may be the last only option to this kind of decay. The tooth may be 
compromised as a result of the decay
Significant fracture: Having a fractured tooth that can’t be repaired by a filling will require a 
crown.
Aesthetic: Some clients choose a crown for appearance, especially if the tooth is one that can 
be seen in the front.
Significant fracture: A severely fractured tooth may have no option but the use of a 
crown
Root Canal Surgery: If this surgery is required then the only option to strengthen the 
tooth may be a crown.
Accident or Injury: A tooth may break as a result of an accident and depending on how 
bad the break or chip maybe it may only be able to be repaired with a crown.
Teeth Grinding: If you are a teeth grinder and have a poor diet your teeth will erode to a 
point where a crown may be the only option to take.
WHAT IS THE REASON A CROWN IS 
MORE EXPENSIVE THAN A FILLING?
A crown is more complicated than a filling repair. Materials and lab fees to make the crown make 
it a more expensive option
Additionally, a crown tends to have you see the dentist several times as he will use a temporary 
crown first and once the permanent one is ready it will be fitted.
WHAT IS A BRIDGE?
A bridge is a replacement for a missing tooth, it fills gaps in the gumline that have been 
created from the offending teeth. Sometimes a bridge will be needed to fix a tooth that 
has become damaged. A bridge is not made to make your teeth stronger, but rather your 
teeth appear to look and feel normal and get your appearance closer to your original smile.
A bridge can act as an anchor for two crowns and a replacement tooth sits on the bridge to 
fill the gap between two teeth. Having a bridge installed by a dental clinic in NSW such as 
Integrity Dental, can prevent bone loss, decay or gum disease, this then occurs when gaps 
in between teeth and food gathers hence where the decay begins.
Bridgework teeth cost can vary depending on the materials used. An Integrity Dental dentist will 
talk to you about budget and help you with the best possible outcome. An enamel bonded bridge 
using metal or porcelain framework attaches to the artificial framework of the bridge to support 
the teeth and with good oral hygiene the bridge may last up to 15 years. You may find bridgework 
teeth cost is a more economical alternative to full dentures and it may be possible to have a 
porcine or all porcine bridge attached, this is the most natural looking alternative to full denture.
A dental crown and/or bridge can make your smile look beautiful, feel strong and work 
properly. It can also give you a very natural looking appearance as well as assist in bite 
issues that you may be suffering from. Integrity Dental will also advise their clients that 
your teeth may feel unusual due to all the work you have had.
Bridgework repairs are an economical alternative to a full denture, and it may be possible 
to have a porcine bridge attached, this is the most natural looking alternative to full 
denture. Contact the Integrity Dental clinic for more information on affordable dental 
crowns.
There may be a number of reasons that you require affordable dental crowns to be fitted, 
one of those is to correct severe decay. The other is the fact that the tooth may have 
suffered some kind of fracture which means it cannot be treated with a filling. A dental 
crown might also be needed if you have lost teeth which are replaced by bridges, but 
there are other reasons as well.
Just remember even though you have a replacement tooth fitted you must still be strict 
and follow a healthy oral hygiene routine, brushing twice daily, flossing and maintaining 
regular check-ups from Integrity Dental.
     
  
Integrity Dental
Angelica Astrom
(02) 9651 4488
[email protected]
https://integritydental.com.au/