Crowns and Bridges
Living with damaged, cracked teeth, or missing teeth can make eating difficult, affect your speech, and even change how you interact with others. Missing or severely damaged teeth can cause remaining teeth to shift, leading to bite problems and jaw pain that affect your overall quality of life.
Drs. Chen and Kim create custom dental crowns and bridges using high-quality materials and precise craftsmanship. We want you to be delighted with the results and work with trusted custom dental labs to ensure your new restoration fits perfectly and looks completely natural.
When Do You Need a Dental Crown?
A crown is a tooth-shaped cap that covers a damaged tooth above the gum line. The crown’s purpose is to protect the tooth and restore its appearance and function so you can chew on it comfortably again.
We commonly recommend dental crowns in the following situations:
- Support a tooth with a large cavity
- Protect cracked teeth from further damage
- Strengthen broken teeth
- Reinforce a root-canaled tooth
- Restore a tooth severely worn by grinding or clenching
- Conceal a misshapen or severely discolored tooth
- Anchor a dental bridge
Benefits of Dental Crowns and Bridges
When you choose a dental crown or bridge to restore your smile, you'll enjoy benefits that extend beyond just filling gaps or covering damaged teeth.
Confident Appearance
Comfort and Function
Natural Look and Feel
Frequently Asked Questions
Getting a dental crown typically requires two visits to our Baltimore office spaced two to three weeks apart. During the first appointment, our dentists prepare your tooth and create impressions, and the second appointment involves placing your final crown.
Visit One: Preparation and Impressions
The first appointment takes 60–90 minutes and involves the following steps:
- Administer local anesthesia for your comfort
- Carefully reshape your tooth to accommodate the crown
- Take digital impressions using advanced scanning technology
- Select the perfect shade to match your natural teeth
- Place a temporary crown to protect your prepared tooth
The temporary crown allows you to eat and function normally while a trusted dental lab crafts your custom crown to our precise specifications.
Between Visits: Crown Creation
We send your digital impressions to skilled lab technicians who hand-craft your permanent crown using high-quality materials. This process takes two to three weeks and ensures a precise fit and natural appearance that blends seamlessly with your smile.
Visit Two: Final Crown Placement
Expect your second and final appointment to last 30–45 minutes, where our dentists:
- Remove the temporary crown and clean the tooth
- Check the fit and appearance of your final crown
- Make necessary adjustments for comfort and bite
- Place the crown on the tooth using long-lasting cement
Let's Get Started!
Call Drs. Kim and Chen today at (410) 235-8525 to schedule your consultation. We serve patients throughout Baltimore, including families and professionals near Johns Hopkins University, Hampden, and Roland Park.
How a Dental Bridge Works
A dental bridge is a tooth replacement that fills the gap created by one or more missing teeth. The restoration consists of an artificial tooth (called a pontic) anchored to crowns placed on the healthy teeth adjacent to the gap.
Bridges are permanently fixed in place, so there's no worry about them slipping or falling out when speaking or chewing. For those who may not be good dental implant candidates, bridges are an excellent alternative. Some patients also choose bridges when they want to avoid the longer timeline and surgical aspects of implant treatment.
A Long-Lasting Smile Investment
Crowns and bridges can last many years with proper home care and regular dental checkups. Longevity depends on several factors like oral hygiene, diet, and habits like teeth grinding, but many patients enjoy their restorations for decades.
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Crowns and Bridges Technology
Digital Impressions
Digital impression technology creates precise 3-D models of your teeth and gums without traditional impression materials. Our scanner captures accurate measurements in real-time, eliminating the discomfort of conventional molds. This system is used for crowns, bridges, aligners, and other restorative treatments. Digital impressions ensure better-fitting restorations, reduce appointment time, and provide permanent digital records for future reference.
We're Ready to Help You
Don't let damaged or missing teeth limit your life. Whether you have cracked teeth, broken teeth, or gaps, our custom crowns and bridges beautifully restore chewing function and confidence in your smile.
Call us today at (410) 235-8525 to schedule your consultation and learn how crowns and bridges can transform your smile. We proudly serve patients throughout Baltimore, including families and professionals near Johns Hopkins University, Hampden, and Roland Park.
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Expert Crowns and Magical Cleanings
Put in new dental crowns adroitly and easily last year. Today teeth cleaned and Dr. Chen did a thorough exam.Alice, my hygienist, has a magic touch for teeth cleaning.
- Tom