Dr. Kenneth Hilsen - Ridgewood Dental Associates

Ridgewood Dentists & Ridgewood Dental Associates

Crowns and Fixed Bridges

What are crowns?

Crowns are restorations that cover or cap teeth, restoring them to their natural size, shape and color. Even a poorly maintained or badly damaged tooth can benefit from a well designed and correctly placed crown. This cap not only helps appearance, but can also save a tooth that might otherwise be lost.

Procera all porcelain crowns can be used for bridges in the same way they are used for individual crowns. They are the latest technology in making non-metal, durable, lasting bridges.

Why is it important to replace missing teeth?

Aside from the obvious effects that missing teeth can have on personal appearance, there are other more serious consequences. When a tooth is lost, a space is created. Normal oral pressured and stress can cause the remaining teeth to shift. The shift can cause healthy, straight teeth to tilt and become unstable, leading to even more tooth loss. Also, the teeth support facial tissue. When gaps are left unrepaired, the tissues "cave in". This can add years to the person's appearance.

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Dr Kenneth Hilsen, Prosthodontist and Makeover Dentist - Providing services in cosmetic dentistry and porcelain veneers, teeth whitening and Brite Smile to the areas of Ridgewood and Bergen County.