Dental Crowns and Bridges: Trustworthy, Long-Lasting Restorative Options

Loss of teeth and tooth damage can be caused by decay, trauma, aging, or previous dental work. At AMA Dental Care in Lawrenceville, GA, we provide trustworthy restorative options through custom dental crowns and bridges. These solutions offer adequate oral function, save at-risk teeth, and avoid complications caused by missing or damaged teeth. Learn more about crowns and bridges by contacting us at (770) 696-2878.

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Dental Crowns: Enduring Support for Broken Teeth

A dental crown is a custom-made cap that encases and shields a fractured tooth. Whether your tooth has been broken down by decay, cracked by trauma, or compromised by a root canal, a dental crown supports it and stabilizes it without sacrificing much of your original tooth.

When Are Crowns Used?

Dentists at AMA Dental Care may prescribe crowns under the following circumstances:

• Severe tooth damage needing more than a filling.
• A chipped or fractured tooth that is most likely going to be damaged further.
• Damaged tooth as an aftermath of some dental procedure, i.e., root canal therapy.
• Repair of a tooth supporting a dental bridge.

Our crowns are functional-oriented. They facilitate biting alignment, stop shifting adjacent teeth, and stop sensitivity from exposed nerves or chipped enamel.

Options of Crowns

We recognize that different needs require different materials. Therefore, AMA Dental Care offers a range of crown options:

• Temporary Crowns: A temporary solution until the permanent crown can be fabricated for you.
• Metal Crowns (Gold or Palladium Alloys): These are highly resistant and ideally placed on molars where high strength is desired.
• Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) Crowns: Offers a blend of aesthetic appeal and durability, with color matching to surrounding teeth and a strong core.
• All-Ceramic or All-Porcelain Crowns: Most suitable for front teeth, where beauty is most essential. They give a natural appearance and are free of metal.

Each crown is uniquely created to fit your bite and give extended protection with care.

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The Dental Crown Procedure

At AMA Dental Care, it usually takes two visits to receive a dental crown:

1. Preparation Visit: The damaged tooth is prepared to support the crown. Impressions are taken and sent to a dental laboratory. A temporary crown is fitted.
2. Placement Visit: The permanent crown is inspected for fit and color and then cemented. Our dentists double-check the bite alignment and secure attachment.

Dental Bridges: Replacing Missing Teeth With Stability

A dental bridge is a prosthetic appliance cemented onto an adjacent tooth to replace a missing tooth. It closes the area where no tooth is present and holds onto the supporting teeth or implants. At AMA Dental Care, we carry many bridges, each adequate for patients, to replace missing teeth.

Why Consider a Dental Bridge?

A missing tooth is not only a cosmetic concern—it can create significant functional issues down the road, including:

• Movement of nearby teeth
• Increased stress on nearby teeth
• Bite misalignment
• Trouble chewing and speaking
• Degeneration of the jawbone

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Types of Dental Bridges Available

We do a variety of bridges depending on the clinical situation and the patient's oral health:

• Normal Bridges: It is cemented over the adjacent natural teeth on each side of the gap with support from dental crowns.
• Cantilever Bridges: Employed when there is just one adjacent tooth to have it placed. Suitable for small spaces or less stressed areas.
• Maryland Bonded Bridges: Generally used for front teeth. These have a structure bonded to the posterior of the supporting teeth with little or no tooth preparation.

The Dental Bridge Procedure

Getting a bridge at AMA Dental Care entails:

• Tooth Preparation: The anchor teeth holding either side of the space are shaped to hold crowns.
• Impressions and Temporary Bridge: Impressions are made for accurate fabrication. A temporary bridge is cemented to fill the gap.
• Final Placement: The final bridge is seated for fit and cemented in position, and full oral function is restored.

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Meet The Doctors

At AMA Dental Care, your Invisalign treatment is guided by experienced professionals:

Dr. Anna Duval, D.D.S.
A Meharry Medical College graduate, Dr. Duval brings over 10 years of experience and a patient-centered approach to general and cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Manise Davis, D.D.S.
Dr. Davis, a board-certified dentist and University of Memphis alumna, is committed to delivering personalized, up-to-date care with expertise in Invisalign.

Dr. Asfaw Ambaye, D.D.S.
Dr. Ambaye emphasizes oral health and facial aesthetics, combining his University of Colorado background with a D.D.S. from Meharry Medical College.

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Insurance and Payment Convenience

We accept a wide range of PPO dental insurance coverage, such as Delta Dental, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Guardian, and more. We will help you verify coverage and process insurance claims on your behalf.

Patients without insurance can benefit from AMA Dental Care:

• Transparency of cost estimates
• 20% off all services
• Monthly financing options with CareCredit, Sunbit, and Cherry

Schedule Your Consultation

If you're dealing with a damaged or missing tooth, there's no need to delay treatment. A dental crown or bridge can restore oral function and help prevent more serious complications.