Lab-made crowns are created by skilled technicians at specialized dental labs. Your dentist will take impressions, scans, and photos of your teeth, which will be sent to the lab. The crowns are made using advanced manufacturing techniques with durable ceramic and metal materials. Once completed, they will be sent back to your dentist for fitting and placement. Lab-made crowns are known for their natural look and feel, and are typically the most durable and long-lasting option available.

Same-day crowns are created using advanced CAD/CAM technology. Your dentist will scan your mouth with a digital scanner, upload the 3D image onto a computer, design the crown, and send the design to the milling unit. The milling unit will then cut a ceramic or porcelain block into a crown. After a few minutes, the crown will be ready for fitting. Your dentist will ensure it fits comfortably and feels natural before permanently attaching it. This process typically only requires a single 1-2 hour appointment.

Traditional dental bridges consist of two crowns that are permanently attached to healthy teeth known as "abutment teeth." These abutment teeth are located next to one or more missing teeth in your mouth. A metal framework is used to suspend one or more false teeth, known as "pontics," between these teeth. These false teeth effectively bridge the gap between your missing teeth, restoring your smile.

A cantilever bridge differs from a traditional fixed bridge in that it only requires one abutment tooth for support, rather than two. This type of bridge involves trimming a single adjacent tooth next to the missing tooth, and then creating a bridge with a crown attached to the abutment tooth and an artificial tooth suspended in the gap. Cantilever bridges are a less invasive and usually more cost-effective option compared to traditional bridges. However, they can only be used in specific areas of the mouth and require a healthy mouth for placement.

A Maryland bridge is a non-invasive dental treatment that does not involve removing enamel or preparing adjacent teeth. It involves a false tooth attached to adjacent teeth using a metal framework with "wings" that are bonded to the backs of the teeth with dental cement. This restores your smile without the need for invasive procedures and is commonly used for front teeth.

Implant bridges are a permanent solution for restoring multiple missing teeth, unlike removable bridges. They are securely fixed to dental implants, providing a natural look, feel, and function. With implant bridges, there is no need to worry about them becoming loose or falling out. Unlike removable options, implant bridges can be brushed and flossed just like regular teeth, making maintenance easier. Additionally, implant bridges are often a more cost-effective treatment option compared to replacing every missing tooth with an individual implant.