If a tooth is chipped, broken on removed it becomes imperative to protect it, if this is not possible and the tooth is removed it has to be replaced in order to maintain a good bite, stable health of the adjacent teeth and good aesthetics.
All the teeth work together when even tooth is hadly broken, fractored or missing this can damage the remaining teeth and surrounding tissues as explained below
Shifting and tilting of adjoining teeth leading to
Crown and bridge restorations should be done to repair teeth and replace missing teeth and those maintain healthy mouth and attractive smile.
A crown is a cap that covers the entire tooth to restore it to proper function and aesthetic. It can be made of acrylic, metal or ceramic. To fit a crown the tooth needs to be shaped. Crowns are cemented to the involved tooth.
a bridge replaces one or more missing teeth. The teeth adjacent to the missing tooth are crowned and an artificial tooth bridges the gap. Depending on the position and number of missing teeth the number of supporting teeth will vary. Both aesthetic and function are considered while selecting the material for bridge. For making a bridge it is essential that the supporting teeth are firm and healthy.
