What is a dental crown?

A dental crown is a restoration that fully covers a damaged tooth, restoring its original shape, size, and strength — commonly used when a tooth is too decayed or fractured to be fixed with a filling.

What is a dental bridge?

A dental bridge is a fixed restoration that replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring to the healthy teeth on either side of the gap, without requiring surgery.

When is a dental bridge recommended?

A dental bridge is recommended when you’re missing one or a few teeth and have healthy teeth on either side of the gap that can support the replacement tooth — it’s a faster, no-surgery alternative to an implant.

What materials are crowns and bridges made of?

Crowns and bridges are typically made of porcelain, zirconia, or porcelain fused to metal, chosen based on strength, aesthetics, and the location of the tooth being restored.

Does the procedure hurt?

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so you shouldn’t feel pain during placement. Mild sensitivity for a few days afterward is normal.

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Q: When do you need a crown?

A crown is typically needed when decay is too extensive for a filling, when a tooth is fractured, or after a root canal, since the treated tooth becomes more fragile and needs protection.

Restorative dentistry exists to give your mouth back what it lost — shape, strength, and function — after advanced decay, a fracture, or a missing tooth. Unlike cosmetic dentistry, which improves the appearance of teeth that are already healthy, restorative dentistry solves a real functional problem — and often an urgent one. At Perfect Smile, we evaluate each case individually to recommend the most durable solution, not necessarily the most expensive one.

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Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a restoration that fully covers a damaged tooth, restoring its original shape, size, and strength. Crowns are recommended when decay is too extensive for a filling, when a tooth is fractured, or after a root canal, since a treated tooth becomes more fragile and needs protection. With proper care, a dental crown can last between 10 and 15 years.

Dental Bridges

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If you’re missing one or a few teeth and have healthy teeth on either side of the gap, a dental bridge is a fixed, no-surgery alternative that relies on those neighboring teeth to support the replacement tooth. It’s a faster solution than an implant, though it does require lightly shaving down the supporting (abutment) teeth. We’ll help you decide clearly between a bridge and an implant based on your case, your budget, and your long-term expectations.

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Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics)

When infection or damage reaches the nerve of a tooth, root canal treatment removes the affected tissue and seals the canal to save the tooth — the alternative would be extraction. With local anesthesia, the procedure isn’t painful during the appointment, and it has a success rate of close to 95%. Most are completed in a single visit.

Removable Dentures

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For patients who have lost several teeth or an entire arch, removable dentures remain one of the most accessible options for restoring function and appearance. They can be full or partial depending on how many teeth are missing, and today they’re crafted to look natural and blend in with the rest of your smile.

At Perfect Smile Implant Center, every restorative plan starts with a 3D evaluation that helps us design the right solution for your case, with a dedicated clinical team in Pembroke Pines, Hialeah/Miami Lakes, and Fontainebleau.

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