The Full Crown: Complete Coverage Restoration
A crown replaces the entire visible portion of a tooth.
- 6.2/10: Relative cost (Placeholder cost index)
- 18 yrs: Typical lifespan (Placeholder durability figure)
- 45%: Structure kept (Placeholder preservation figure)
- Heavy damage: Best for (Placeholder indication note)
When a crown is indicated
Placeholder: crowns suit teeth with large fractures or root canals.
Placement process
Placeholder: tooth is reshaped, capped, then cemented in place.
Placeholder key insight about crown longevity and material choice.
The Bridge: Spanning a Missing Tooth Gap
A bridge uses neighboring teeth as anchors to fill a gap.
- 9.4/10: Relative cost (Placeholder cost index)
- 12 yrs: Typical lifespan (Placeholder durability figure)
- 35%: Structure kept (Placeholder preservation figure)
- Single gaps: Best for (Placeholder indication note)
How a bridge is anchored
Placeholder: abutment teeth are crowned to support a false tooth.
Trade-offs to weigh
Placeholder: adjacent healthy teeth are altered to support the span.
Placeholder key insight about bridge versus implant trade-offs.
The Veneer: Thin Cosmetic Shell
A veneer bonds a thin shell over the front tooth surface.
- 4.0/10: Relative cost (Placeholder cost index)
- 12 yrs: Typical lifespan (Placeholder durability figure)
- 85%: Structure kept (Placeholder preservation figure)
- Cosmetic fixes: Best for (Placeholder indication note)
What a veneer changes
Placeholder: only a thin front layer of enamel is removed.
Limits of veneers
Placeholder: veneers suit cosmetic issues, not structural damage.
Placeholder key insight about veneer durability limits.
Comparing Cost Across All Three Options
Bridges cost most, veneers least, crowns in between.
- 6.2/10: Crown cost (Placeholder relative figure)
- 9.4/10: Bridge cost (Placeholder relative figure)
- 4.0/10: Veneer cost (Placeholder relative figure)
- Teeth involved: Cost driver (Placeholder driver note)
Why prices differ
Placeholder: more teeth prepared and lab work raises price.
Matching Durability to Expected Lifespan
Pick the option whose durability meets your lifespan goal.
- 18 yrs: Crown durability (Placeholder durability figure)
- 12 yrs: Bridge durability (Placeholder durability figure)
- 12 yrs: Veneer durability (Placeholder durability figure)
- Fit vs. goal: Selection rule (Placeholder rule summary)
Choosing by indication
Placeholder: match damage extent and lifespan goal to the option.
Placeholder key insight tying durability to patient goals.