Improved Function: Dental crowns and bridges restore the functionality of teeth, allowing for better chewing and speech.Enhanced Aesthetics: Crowns and bridges improve the appearance of your smile, providing a natural and attractive restoration.Long-lasting Durability: Constructed from durable materials, dental crowns and bridges offer long-term strength and resilience for reliable tooth restoration.
At Progressive Dental & Associates, we take pride in offering comprehensive dental solutions, including the provision of dental crowns and bridges, to patients residing in the 60443 area. These procedures serve as highly effective measures for addressing various dental concerns, such as infections, damage, or missing teeth. Dr. Durr, our esteemed dental professional, possesses extensive expertise in performing these procedures with utmost precision, ensuring that the final outcome appears natural while effectively resolving oral health issues.
For residents of Matteson, IL and the surrounding areas, scheduling an appointment at our practice by calling (708) 980-0110 allows you to explore the benefits and intricacies of dental crowns and dental bridges. Dr. Durr and our dedicated team are committed to providing personalized care, guiding patients through every step of the process, and addressing any concerns or questions along the way. By choosing Progressive Dental & Associates, you can rest assured that your dental needs will be met with exceptional skill, artistry, and a focus on delivering optimal oral health outcomes.
A dental crown is a cap that surrounds the tooth. Dr. Durr will typically use a crown to restore a tooth that has been damaged, but they can also be used for cosmetic purposes in order to improve the appearance of a smile. A crown can be made in three different materials, all-metal, ceramic-on-metal, and all-ceramic. Where the crown is located will determine the best material to use. For example, front teeth should have an all-ceramic crown, if possible, since it looks the most natural. Patients throughout Illinois will often use ceramic-on-metal crowns since they look natural but have the durability that only metal can provide.
A dental bridge is a way to replace a missing tooth. At Progressive Dental & Associates, we provide clients with dental bridges if they want to replace a tooth without wearing dentures or undergoing surgery. The new tooth is held in place by two crowns. It looks natural and is made out of a ceramic or porcelain material to match the surrounding teeth. As an experienced cosmetic dentist, Dr. Durr makes sure that the new tooth looks and feels amazing. This is a popular option for patients throughout the 60443 area.
If you are getting dental crowns or a dental bridge for cosmetic reasons, we recommend that you whiten your teeth first. At Progressive Dental & Associates, we offer teeth whitening procedures that can improve the appearance of your smile quickly and easily. It is important to have this procedure done first because the material that crowns and bridges are made out of are both stain and bleach resistant. That means that if it is created to match yellow teeth, it will remain yellow even if you have your teeth whitened at a later date. When you have the procedure done first, your new crown or bridge will be made to match your new brilliantly white teeth.
When preparing for the procedure, we recommend that patients throughout Illinois take a day off of work. If possible, you may want to take a couple of days off. It is normal for teeth to be somewhat sensitive, and it is easier if you don’t have to worry about meeting clients and keeping up with your busy schedule.
When getting dental crowns and dental bridges installed, it is advisable that you work with an experienced cosmetic dentist that knows how to complete the procedure in a way that looks natural. At Progressive Dental & Associates, we can do so while also keeping our patients completely comfortable by using sedation dentistry. The process for both procedures is fairly similar. Before getting started, an impression is taken of the teeth so that the new crown or bridge can be created in a dental lab.
When placing a dental crown around a tooth,Progressive Dental & Associates starts by preparing the tooth. A portion of the enamel needs to be removed so that there is room for the new crown to surround the tooth without pushing other teeth out of place. Once this is done, the tooth is cleaned a temporary crown is secured to it using removable glue. Patients typically wear a temporary crown for around two weeks while waiting for a permanent one to be created in the lab. During this time, it is important to be careful with what you eat and how you brush your teeth since the temporary is designed to come off.
When the dental Restoratives are done being created by the lab, patients come back to our Matteson dentist office, so that the temporaries can be removed and the permanent ones bonded to the tooth. When getting a crown, this cap is secured around the tooth and once bonded in place the procedure is complete. With a bridge, a crown is placed on the two teeth that are surrounding the missing one. On top of the crown is a piece that looks like natural gums that holds the new tooth in place. These two crowns serve as anchors for this synthetic “bridge” and makes a new tooth as durable as it can be. Patients throughout the 60443 area depend on this procedure as a way to replace missing teeth in a way that looks natural and restores the functionality of the missing tooth.
When getting dental Restoratives, your teeth will be somewhat sensitive after they have been prepared. This is why you need to wear a temporary crown while waiting for a permanent one to be created. We use sedation dentistry to ensure that you won’t experience any discomfort during the procedure and after the fact you simply need to take some oral pain medication for a couple of days until you feel better.
The benefit of wearing a crown is that it surrounds and protects the tooth. This means that regardless of how damaged the tooth was, you can eat your favorite foods without fear of discomfort. A crown can restore the functionality of your mouth by making it easy to eat, drink and speak like normal. This is ideal for people that are suffering from severely sensitive teeth, have a cracked or chipped tooth or have undergone a root canal. Similarly, a bridge makes it possible to eat and speak like normal without worrying about your new tooth becoming loose or falling out. They are both ideal for people that have active lifestyles and don’t want to be constrained by their teeth. To find out if the procedure is right for you, call (708) 980-0110 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Durr and discuss your options. At Progressive Dental & Associates, we make it easier for patients throughout Matteson to have a beautiful and functional smile.
Meet Our Doctor
Robert D. Durr, D.M.D. F.I.C.O.I.
Robert D. Durr, D.M.D.
Our dedicated team is here to provide you with personalized attention and exceptional care, tailored to meet your unique dental needs.
