Crowns are artificially made teeth that cover the entire natural teeth to restore its full functionality and appearance.  They are usually fabricated to protect teeth from fractures or restore teeth that are fractured. They are made from different materials such as metal, porcelain fused to metal or all porcelain. There are both pros and cons to each type of material. Discuss with your dentist to determine which type fits best to your situation.

 

Bridges, like crowns, are artificial teeth made from the same materials. The difference is bridges replace missing teeth to close up gaps by crowning the teeth adjacent to the missing teeth and fusing the crowns and false teeth together. Bridges are cemented on permanently.