A restoration or replacement which is attached by a cementing medium to natural teeth,roots,implants.
Indication for crown and Bridge
There are some dental ocrown and Bridge indications, including:
- Edentulous arch.
- Mentally compromised and physically challenged person.
- Fractured crown.
- Where removable denture can’t support.
- Patient’s preference.
Contraindications
- In case of periodontal problem
- Where supporting tooth is mobile.
- Uncontrolled diabetic patient.
- Bone loss edentulous area
- Long span edentulous area.
- Very old patient.
- Congenitally malformed arch.
- Young child having large pulp chamber
Methods
- Proper diagnosis of edentulous arch.
- Crown preparation for better support to bridge.
- It is painless treatment
Advantages
- No need to remove.
- Better chewing capacity.
- Prevent adjacent tooth mobility.
Disadvantages
- Reduction of adjacent tooth .
- Bone resorption due to pontic force.
Disadvantages
- Proper oral hygiene maintenance.
- Regular mouth rinse.
- Proper brushing.
