Dental Crowns and Bridges
We take lost and damaged teeth very seriously. Our crowns and bridges provide the restoration results you need to smile proudly and confidently.
Dental Crowns and Bridges in Lincoln, NE
Dental crowns and bridges are effective restorations when teeth are lost or severely damaged. Our crowns and bridges look natural and offer much-needed assistance with chewing and speaking. We use high-quality materials in our crowns and bridges to ensure the restorations last as long as possible and provide exceptional performance. With proper dental care, including maintaining regular dental checkups and brushing and flossing daily, our dental crowns can last more than 20 years.
The staff at Capital Dental makes sure that your dental crowns and bridges blend in seamlessly with your existing teeth and function like natural teeth. For this procedure, you can expect a minimum of two visits to our office. During the first visit, we’ll make impressions of your teeth and send those impressions to a dental laboratory. Once the crown or bridge is ready, you can return to have it fitted!
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What is a dental crown?
Dental crowns are used when a tooth has a very large filling that exceeds the natural tooth structure, your tooth had root canal therapy or for cosmetic reasons.
Dental crowns have many applications. The first is to be installed over a damaged tooth to cap the existing structure, which restores the damaged tooth so it can be used normally. Crowns can also be attached to dental implants to replace missing teeth; these implants will be surgically inserted into the jawbone and serve as the root for the tooth. This procedure keeps the crown steady and secure.
Additionally, dental crowns may also be used to provide extra support for dental bridges. They do not require any special treatment and can be brushed and flossed as normal.
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How much does a dental crown cost?
We aim to provide high-quality dental care that’s affordable for our patients in Lincoln, NE. Dental crowns have a standard price, which is listed below. Out of pocket cost for any procedure depends on your insurance coverage at the time of the procedure.
- Porcelain Dental Crown: $1,281
Certain PPO plans cover up to 80%
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Please note that the price of each procedure could vary from these numbers depending on the need–every patient and every case is different. -
What is a dental bridge?
Dental bridges are commonly used when a patient has lost one or more teeth. They are called bridges because they consist of one or more replacement teeth that bridge the gap that was created when the original teeth became lost. Dental bridges can be secured using abutment crowns on each end or by using permanently installed precision metal mechanisms. At Capital Dental, we custom design each component of a dental bridge to ensure that it looks natural and provides the desired performance. With excellent care, a dental bridge can last over 10 years.
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How do temporary dental crowns work?
To get the impression of your teeth correct for the permanent dental crown, your dentist must shape the tooth base below it. This could leave your tooth vulnerable in the short period between creation of the impression and delivery of the crown. So, the dentist will provide a temporary dental crown to ensure your tooth is protected during this period.
When you return for the fitting appointment, the dentist will remove the temporary crown and fit your permanent crown or bridge to the base.
More questions?
If you have more questions about dental crowns and bridges, please contact our office and we will be happy to discuss further.