Crowns & Bridges in Arden, NC

Whether you’re rescuing a damaged tooth or filling the gap of a missing tooth, Arden Dental Group’s experienced team designs natural-looking crowns and bridges that feel as good as they look, right here in our welcoming office.

Restore Strength Without Losing Style With Crowns & Bridges

A chipped crown, decayed tooth, or embarrassing gap can turn every bite or laugh into a worry. At Arden Dental Group in Arden, our dentists craft custom crowns and bridges that blend seamlessly with surrounding teeth while protecting long-term oral health. Digital impressions, local dental labs, and caring chairside explanations make the process smooth, even for anxious patients. Whether you need to repair a single damaged tooth or replace a missing one, we deliver reliable results in a practice known for gentle touch, bilingual support, and payment plans that put high-quality care within reach!

Candidate Checklist – Are Crowns or Bridges Right for You?

What Is a Dental Crown?

A crown is a custom “cap” that covers the entire visible portion of a damaged tooth. It restores shape, strength, and appearance after large cavities, fractures, or root canal therapy while sealing the tooth against future decay. This is ideal for teeth with extensive decay or cracks or to cover teeth that are discolored or misshapen.

When Do You Need a Crown?

• Extensive Decay that a filling can’t support
• Cracked or Worn Teeth from grinding or trauma
• After Root Canal Treatment to reinforce brittle structure
• Cosmetic Upgrades masking deep stains or irregular shape

Crown Materials at a Glance

Step-by-Step: The Crown Procedure

1. Diagnosis & Plan: Digital X-ray confirms remaining tooth health.
2. File Tooth Down: We file down the tooth that needs to be fixed to create space for the crown.
3. Impression: After we gently shape the tooth, we’ll take a quick mold or digital scan of it and the surrounding teeth. That blueprint heads to the lab, where your custom crown is crafted from strong, tooth-colored material (the same stuff we trust for fillings). The finished cap comes back shaped just for you, snapping into place as if it’s been part of your smile all along.
4. Temporary Crown: Protects the tooth while the lab crafts the final. This temporary cap may look or feel a little different from the final crown, but it keeps the tooth comfy and covered in the meantime.
5. Custom Shade-Match: We compare enamel under natural and operatory light for seamless color.
6. Fit & Bond: On your next visit, we take off the temporary crown and put on the final one.  At delivery, we verify bite, polish margins, and cement the crown permanently.

What Is a Dental Bridge?

A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring a false tooth (pontic) to crowns on the neighboring teeth. The restoration is fixed, so you never remove it, preventing neighboring teeth from drifting into the gap.

Bridge Benefits

• Restores chewing efficiency and clear speech
• Maintains facial fullness by supporting lips and cheeks
• Avoids removable appliances for those who dislike dentures

Types of Bridges

Procedure Timeline for a Bridge

1. Abutment Prep & Scan: Neighboring teeth shaped and scanned like crowns.
2. File Down Teeth or Implant Placement: We will file down the two healthy teeth on either side of the missing tooth (or teeth) to get them ready for the bridge. Dental implants may be surgically inserted if you don't have enough healthy teeth to support a bridge.
3. Mold: We take molds of your teeth, which the lab turns into one solid piece: a prosthetic tooth (or teeth) fused to two custom crowns. That three-in-one combo snaps in place to literally “bridge” the gap and blend right in with your natural bite.
4. Temporary: A one-piece provisional protects exposed teeth and gums.
5. Permanent Cementation: Final bridge is bonded after the temporary bridge is removed. Crowns are either cemented to the two healthy teeth or attached to dental implants.