City View Dental · El Paso, TX
Dental crowns and bridges
Dental crowns and bridges starts with understanding your needs. Explore the information below, then talk with our team about your questions, your options, and what to expect.
Request a consultationChoose the right kind of restoration
- Crowns cover and support a damaged tooth.
- Inlays and onlays restore part of a tooth when a full crown is not needed.
- Implant crowns replace individual missing teeth on implant supports.
- Bridges replace missing teeth using suitable neighboring teeth for support.
- Implant bridges use implants rather than adjacent teeth as supports.
Digital scanning can help plan the fit of your restoration. Your dentist will explain preparation, materials, and alternatives, including conservative tooth-preserving options when appropriate.
Common questions
How long do crowns and bridges last?
Service life varies with materials, location, bite, and care. Ask about expected maintenance and factors that could affect your restoration.
How many teeth can a bridge replace?
That depends on the size of the gap, remaining teeth, available support, and oral health. An examination is needed to recommend a design.
Plan your consultation
1717 Brown Street, Suite 1B, El Paso, TX 79902.
Monday-Friday: 8 AM-4 PM. Saturday: 8 AM-1 PM. Sunday: closed.
Call (915) 544-1600 or request an appointment. Our staff will contact you to confirm availability; submitting a request does not reserve a time.
Restore damaged or missing teeth
How crowns and bridges support your smile
A crown surrounds and reinforces a damaged or weakened tooth. A bridge fills a space left by one or more missing teeth. Both are designed to restore comfortable chewing and speech while matching the shape and shade of your smile.
When a crown may be recommended
Crowns can protect teeth with extensive decay, fractures, or large existing restorations. They can also strengthen a tooth after root canal treatment or complete a dental implant. When enough healthy tooth remains, an inlay, onlay, or other partial restoration may preserve more natural structure.
Bridge designs
- Traditional bridges use suitable neighboring teeth to support the replacement tooth or teeth.
- Implant-supported bridges use dental implants for support and do not require crowns on adjacent natural teeth.
Planning and long-term care
Digital scanning can help plan a precise fit without a traditional putty impression. Restoration longevity varies with its material and location, your bite, home care, and food habits. Regular examinations and careful cleaning around the restoration help protect both the restoration and the supporting teeth.