Crowns are also known as “caps”. They fit over or “cap” the existing tooth, covering everything you see above the gum. It is used to conceal a large filling, rebuild broken or fractured tooth, protect a tooth after root canal treatment, or for cosmetic dental purposes.
A bridge is used to replace missing teeth permanently. A dental bridge is made up of 2 or more dental crowns on adjacent teeth (known as abutments).
Also known as false teeth, dentures are a type of prosthetic device to replace missing teeth. In most cases, a set of dentures is made for the elderly, but there are many reasons that can cause a patient to become entirely without teeth (edentulous).