CROWNS AND BRIDGES LAKE FOREST, FOOTHILL RANCH - CROWNS AND BRIDGES MISSION VIEJO - CROWNS AND BRIDGES RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA - CROWNS AND BRIDGES DENTISTRY IRVINE - (949) 583-1500 - DR. PARISA ZARBAFAIN, 92610, El Toro, Saddleback, Coto De Caza, Dove Canyon, Portola Hills, Trabuco Canyon

CROWNS AND BRIDGES

DENTIST
OF CROWNS AND BRIDGES

Bridges and Crowns,
can correct:

Missing teeth
Bite dysfunction
Functional or structural problems

With a crown, a single damaged tooth is restored to its original form and function, and with a bridge, one or more teeth are restored. The crowns and bridges are cemented on, and are known as "fixed" dentistry, as opposed to the use of removable appliances or partial dentures.

Bridges
When a tooth is missing, the neighboring teeth can drift out of position, and that can cause:

A change in your bite
Loss of additional teeth
Decay of the remaining teeth
Gum disease

If you've lost one or more teeth a bridge may be recommend.

A bridge is a group of interconnected crowns, which replace the missing teeth and support the surrounding teeth. When it's held in place by two crowns, a bridge can:

Lower the risk of gum disease
Help correct any bite misalignment
Improve clarity of speech

When done by a fully qualified cosmetic dentist, bridges are effective and durable, and can last over 10 years.

How is a bridge constructed?

We will first reshape the targeted teeth so they can accommodate the crowns
Then we will take impressions of those teeth, and from the impressions, the crowns will be made
When the crowns are ready, the porcelain tooth or teeth will be bonded to them
A temporary bridge will be inserted, giving you a feel of how the final bridgework will modify your mouth
A couple of weeks later, the temporary bridge will be removed and the permanent one inserted, adjusted and cemented into place.

After the bridge is cemented, you can again enjoy your favorite foods with confidence.

Bridges enable us to avoid that sunken look that's caused by missing teeth, and by stabilizing that area they give us a more youthful appearance. We can smile with confidence again.

Crowns

A crown is a prosthetic placed over an existing tooth to create a smoother, cleaner look and to increase the strength and durability of that tooth. It's the same size and shape as the natural tooth.

They're a good option if you have damage or decay that's so extensive that filling materials can't keep the tooth strong enough.

The crown not only restores the appearance of your teeth, but can also affect the muscles in your face. So it will help to keep your jaw and bite properly aligned and will prevent other teeth from shifting or taking on a too-large share of the work of biting and chewing.

A crown may be recommended when a tooth:

Is fractured
Has an outdated filling
Is severely damaged by decay

Types of crowns

Crowns can be made from different materials:

Full porcelain
Porcelain-fused-to-metal
All-metal crown

Crown Technology

Crown technology has much improved over the years, and if you have any older crowns we can replace them with new, more real-looking ones. Today's well-constructed crowns look and function like natural teeth.

When crowns are made of porcelain, they're carefully matched in color to your other teeth, so they can't be recognized as being crowns.

The biggest benefit is the all porcelain crowns are much less likely to create periodontal infections and cause gum recession. They are a better technology than conventional metal crowns.

Many people prefer porcelain crowns because of their cosmetically pleasing appearance.
New materials are now available that in some cases allow the use of "all-ceramic" crowns.

As an alternative to porcelain, crowns are sometimes made of gold and sometimes of stainless steel.

Some people would rather not have gold crowns, because they stand out from the other teeth in appearance.
But if the crown is on a back molar, others feel the cosmetic issue isn't a big one.

If a crown is recommended for you we will discuss the types of materials available and together you can arrive at the best course of action.

Protecting your crown

Once your crown is in place, it needs to be cared for, just as natural teeth do. In particular, the base of the crown needs careful cleaning to prevent bacterial growth and gum disease from starting underneath the crown.

Regular brushing and flossing will keep your crown in place for years to come.

We help with Cosmetic Dentistry, Othodontics, Crowns,
Vaneers, Lumaneers, Invisalign and Whitening (Zoom)

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(Serving Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Rancho Santa Margarita, Irvine, Coto De Caza, Dove Canyon, Portola Hills, Saddleback, El Toro, Tustin, San Juan Capistrano, and beyond)
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Lake Forest 92609, 92630, Foothill Ranch 92610, Mission Viejo 92675, 92690, 92691, 92692, 92694, El Toro 92609, 92610, 92630, Irvine 92602, 92603, 92604, 92606, 92612, 92614, 92616, 92618, 92619, 92620, 92623, 92650, 92697, 92709, 92710, Laguna Hills 92637, 92653, 92654, 92656, Laguna Niguel 92607, 92677, Rancho Santa Margarita 92688, San Juan Capistrano 92675, 92690, 92691, 92692, 92693, 92694 Coto De Caza 92679, Dove Canyon 92679, Cowan Heights 92705, Silverado 92676, Trabuco Canyon 92678, 92679, 92688, Modjeska 92676, Robinson Ranch 92679, Ladera Ranch 92694, Tustin 92780, 92781, 92782, San Juan Capistrano 92675, 92690, 92691, 92692, 92693, 92694, Ladera Ranch 92694, California

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE CITIES PROSMILE DENTISTRY SERVES:

About Foothill Ranch: Foothill Ranch was a census-designated place in Orange County, California, United States. The population was 10,899 at the 2000 census. Foothill Ranch was annexed into Lake Forest, California in 2000. Foothill Ranch is notable for such company headquarters as Oakley, Inc., Wet Seal, Kaiser Aluminum, Risa Technologies and Saddleback Church. Foothill Ranch includes the zipcode: 92610

About Lake Forest: Lake Forest incorporated as a new city on December 20, 1991. Residents voted to name the city Lake Forest, after two expensive master planned residential communities, denying the longer claim to the territory by the community of El Toro. Since being founded, it has expanded its limits to include the newer communities of Foothill Ranch and Portola Hills. The multiplicity of names often creates confusion: some people in the Portola Hills neighborhood, for example, can receive mail addressed to them at Portola Hills, Lake Forest, or Trabuco Canyon. The zip code 92679 is a Trabuco Canyon zip code even though not a single area in the zip code is Trabuco Canyon. This might be because since 92679 is assigned to the northeastern area of Rancho Santa Margarita and the southern area of Lake Forest it would be too confusing for the postal services because 2 cities are both served by that zip code. Lake Forest (along with its neighboring cities Mission Viejo and Irvine) is ranked as one of the safest cities in the country. The private research firm Morgan Quitno ranked Lake Forest as the 15th safest city and another firm later ranked Lake Forest 10th in 2007 in the United States. Lake Forest includes the following zipcodes: 92609, 92630.

About Lake Mission Viejo: Located in South Orange County, Mission Viejo is a planned community that once had cattle grazing on its hillsides. The land was purchased from the O�Neill family nearly half a century ago, and the first homes were built in 1966. By the late 80�s, Mission Viejo became a city, and now houses almost 100,000 residents. Locals enjoy activities at the Mission Viejo Lake, shopping at The Shops at Mission Viejo and the Kaleidoscope Courtyard, and their biggest celebration of the year at the July 4th Street Fair. The community is also proud of their world renowned Nadadores swim team and Saddleback Community College, which offers some of the best golf courses in the county. Mission Viejo includes the following Zipcodes: 92675, 92690, 92691, 92692, 92694.

About Dove Canyon: Dove Canyon is a gated community in Rancho Santa Margarita. Dove Canyon boarders the Cleveland National Forest and is best known for its choice golf courses. Residents enjoy the outdoors at the Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park and the Wagon Wheel Park Bike Trails, as well as a variety of community and family events such as the Boo Bash and Holiday in the Park Dove Canyon includes the zipcode: 92610

About Irvine: Irvine was originally a home to livestock and later crops of barley, lima beans, asparagus, avocado, oranges, and strawberries. The huge planned community that remains today was originally from James Irvine�s plot of land in the mid 1800�s: the Irvine Ranch. After The University of California Irvine (UCI) was established in the 1960�s, the development of Irvine�s characteristic housing plots was underway. Today, nearly 200,000 people call Irvine home, making it the largest planned community in the nation. Irvine is known for its clean and regulated suburban neighborhoods, as well as the Irvine Spectrum shopping and entertainment center, Wild Rivers Water Park, and the outdoor concert arena � the Verizon Amphitheater. Irvine includes the following zipcodes: 92602, 92603, 92604, 92606, 92612, 92614, 92616, 92618, 92619, 92620, 92623, 92650, 92697, 92709, 92710

About Rancho Santa Margarita: Before it was owned by the O�Neill family, Rancho Santa Margarita was home to Shoshonean Native Americans. RSM is one of the many planned communities in Orange County and is also one of the newest, having become a city in 2000. The community known as �A Small City with the Soul of a Small Village� is the perfect place for families and today nearly 50,000 people call it home. Community activities such as the Fourth of July Celebration and the Summer Concert Series are favorites among residents. Rancho Santa Margarita includes the following zipcode: 92688

About Portola Hills: Portola Hills is a small community located just north of Rancho Santa Margarita. Portola Hills offers fantastic mountain views and quiet living for singles, couples and families in Orange County. Residents enjoy swimming, tennis, basketball, and volleyball at the brand new Concourse Park. The community is just minutes from various shopping centers and marketplaces. Portola Hills includes the following zipcode: 92679

About Coto De Caza: Coto De Caza is one of the oldest planned communities in Orange County and is located in Rancho Santa Margarita. Coto De Caza offers a beautiful landscape of Oak trees, hills, trails and parks such as the Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park and the Wagon Wheel Park Bike Trails. The Coto De Caza Sports and Recreation Park serves as a community center for various events, concerts and activities. Portola Hills includes the following zipcode: 92679

MY FRIENDLY FOOTHILL RANCH DENTIST

Bridges When a tooth is missing, the neighboring teeth can drift out of position, and that can cause:

Crowns

Crown Technology

Protecting your crown

Bridges
When a tooth is missing, the neighboring teeth can drift out of position, and that can cause: