Crowns are a type of restoration covering that covers the entire portion of a tooth that has been damaged, chipped, cracked or, according to the American Dental Association (ADA) Mouth
Healthy site, subject to extensive restoration that threatens the rest of the tooth. They can be made from gold, porcelain or a different ceramic material. Bridges, however, are a prosthetic replacement of one or more natural teeth. They consist of crowns that are adjacent to the space with a replacement tooth (pontic) attached to the crowns.
- When considering implants, a tooth replacement wherein a titanium screw is placed in the jaw bone and a crown is connected to the implant. According to the Journal of the ADA, it can provide a more natural look and feel.