Dental Crowns, Bridges, and Veneers in Glendale, AZ
Crowns, Bridges, and Veneers
If you have damaged, decayed, missing, stained, or uneven teeth, Dr. Fineberg can help you choose the right treatment for your smile. Our Glendale dental office offers custom crowns, bridges, and veneers designed to improve the health, function, and appearance of your teeth.
Dental crowns cover and protect weakened or damaged teeth, while bridges replace one or more missing teeth. Veneers are thin, customized shells bonded to the front surfaces of teeth to improve concerns such as discoloration, minor chips, small gaps, or uneven shape. Dr. Fineberg will evaluate your teeth, discuss your goals, and recommend the treatment that best fits your individual dental needs.
Dental Crowns
A dental crown, sometimes called a cap, is a custom restoration that covers and protects a damaged, decayed, cracked, or weakened tooth. A crown can also be attached to a dental implant to replace the visible portion of a missing tooth. Each crown is designed to fit comfortably with your bite and blend naturally with the surrounding teeth.
Dental Crown Procedure:
Dr. Fineberg will examine the tooth and prepare it by carefully removing damaged areas and reshaping it to support the crown.
An impression or digital scan will be taken to create a crown that fits your tooth and bite.
The shape, size, and color of the restoration will be customized to complement your natural smile.
A temporary crown will protect the prepared tooth while the dental laboratory creates the permanent restoration.
At your second appointment, Dr. Fineberg will remove the temporary crown, check the fit and appearance of the permanent crown, and securely place it over the tooth.
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge can replace a tooth that has been extracted or missing for an extended period. By filling the open space, a bridge can help restore your ability to chew and speak comfortably, improve the appearance of your smile, and reduce the likelihood of neighboring teeth shifting out of position.
Dr. Fineberg will evaluate the missing tooth, surrounding teeth, gums, and bite to determine whether a dental bridge is the right option for you.
Types of Bridges:
Traditional Bridge— The replacement tooth is supported by dental crowns placed over the natural teeth on both sides of the open space.
Cantilever Bridge — The replacement tooth is supported by a crown placed over one neighboring tooth. This option is generally reserved for carefully selected situations.
Resin-bonded Bridge — Also known as a Maryland bridge, this restoration uses a replacement tooth supported by small metal or ceramic wings bonded to the backs of neighboring teeth.
Dental Veneers
Dental veneers can improve the color, shape, size, and overall appearance of one or more teeth. These thin, customized shells are bonded to the front surfaces of the teeth and designed to complement your smile. Veneers may be made from porcelain or tooth-colored composite resin, depending on your needs and treatment goals.
Some veneer treatments require a small amount of enamel to be removed, making the procedure generally irreversible. Porcelain veneers are highly resistant to staining, while composite veneers may be more susceptible to discoloration over time. Dr. Fineberg in Glendale, Arizona will evaluate your teeth and explain whether veneers are an appropriate option for your smile.
Common Uses for Dental Veneers:
Chipped or mildly damaged teeth
Misshapen, uneven, or irregular teeth
Teeth that do not respond to professional whitening treatments
Small gaps between teeth
Worn or disproportionately sized teeth
Discolored teeth