Crowns restore a damaged tooth to its normal shape and size by either strengthening a tooth or improving its appearance. They can be placed for a number of reasons:

• to support a large filling
• to attach a bridge
• to protect weak teeth from fracturing
• to restore fractured teeth
• to cover badly shaped or discolored teeth
• to cover a dental implant

A bridge is a restoration that replaces a lost or missing tooth. The purpose of a bridge is not purely esthetic however, as your dental health and the proper functioning of your mouth will be improved once the missing tooth is replaced. Bridges can be fabricated to implants as well as natural teeth. A dental implant is a state-of-the-art option for tooth replacement. The less invasive fixed bridge, often referred to as the “Maryland Bridge”, does not require extensive tooth preparation. Although various materials may be used for bridges, Tribeca Smiles uses only the finest ceramicists to create the most naturally beautiful smile possible.