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A crown caps a damaged tooth entirely, restoring its shape and strength when a filling alone isn't enough to hold it together. Where a crown saves a single struggling tooth, a bridge fills the space left by a missing one, using neighboring teeth as anchors. Both are custom-fabricated to match your bite and the shade of your surrounding teeth.
Same-day crown technology, using an in-office milling machine, has cut the traditional two-visit crown process down to a single appointment at select offices. Bridges typically still require two to three visits: preparing the anchor teeth, taking impressions, and fitting the final piece.
A crown or bridge is only as durable as the tooth structure and gum health supporting it, so any underlying decay or gum disease gets addressed first. That's why a full exam and any necessary cleanup happens before impressions are taken for the final restoration.
Select offices design and mill a crown in one visit using in-office CAD/CAM technology.
Crown material is chosen based on tooth location, bite force, and cosmetic priority.
Shade matching ensures the restoration blends with surrounding natural teeth.
A non-surgical option for replacing missing teeth when anchor teeth are already strong enough.
Our network specialists cover the full range of this procedure, from the routine case to the complicated one.
Combines metal strength underneath with a porcelain surface for a natural appearance.
Chosen for visible teeth where cosmetic appearance is the priority.
Cuts the traditional two-visit crown process down significantly where available.
Anchors a replacement tooth to crowns placed on the teeth on either side of the gap.
Alternative bridge designs used when only one anchor tooth is available or a more conservative approach is preferred.
Loose, cracked, or worn crowns and bridges are re-cemented or replaced as needed.
You describe what's going on; no automated menu, no long hold.
We match you with a nearby specialist experienced in this exact procedure and check real-time openings.
The specialist examines your case, often with same-visit X-rays, and gives you a cost estimate before starting anything.
Treatment proceeds on the agreed plan, with clear aftercare instructions and a follow-up if the case calls for one.
"They walked me through the cost and the procedure before I agreed to anything. Appreciated that."
"Didn't have to wait weeks like my old dentist. Straight to a specialist who knew exactly what to do."
"Price they quoted on the phone matched the invoice exactly. No surprise charges."
With good care, crowns commonly last ten to fifteen years, sometimes longer.
Ask about same-visit crown technology when you call — not every office offers it, but many do.
Crowns save a struggling tooth in place, while bridges fill the gap left by a tooth that's already gone.
Yes, traditional bridges rely on the teeth adjacent to the gap being strong enough to support crowns.
Digital scans and shade guides ensure the final restoration blends in rather than standing out.
Pricing varies by case; a written estimate is provided before you commit to either option.
We keep an updated roster of specialists across Bernalillo and the surrounding zip codes, so a nearby provider is already in our network.
Licensed to practice in NM, credential-checked before joining the network.
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