Is A Tooth Implant The Same As A Dental Crown?

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What’s the difference between a dental implant and a crown? The relationship between the two can be confusing. They can be combined in one procedure, or used with other dental restorations. In this post from Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria we’ll clear up the confusion.

  1. A dental implant can be a foundation for a crown: A complete implant/crown procedure has three parts: a metal post (artificial root), abutment (connecting piece), and a crown.
  2. A crown can be used to protect a compromised tooth: A damaged or weakened tooth may be strengthened with a crown. It covers and protects what’s left of the tooth and allows normal function.
  3. A crown can be attached to a dental bridge: A crown can be used with a dental bridge to restore the visible part of a missing tooth. The down side: a bridge requires the removal of tooth structure from adjacent teeth. It takes three crowns to replace one missing tooth.

A dental implant from Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry in Alexandria can support one or more replacement teeth, and the replacements look and function like natural teeth. Patients from Mt. Vernon and Alexandria enjoy their benefits, and also come to our practice for complete restorative dentistry. Contact us today!

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8101 Hinson Farm Rd Ste 114
Alexandria, Virginia
22306

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Alexandria dentists, Dr. James Geren and Dr. Zeyad Mady, of Mt. Vernon Center for Dentistry, provide provide exceptional cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, sedation dentistry, family dentistry and more for the Alexandria and Mount Vernon, VA area, including the communities of Old Town, Woodbridge, Newington, Franconia, Rose Hill, Lorton, Huntington, Fort Belvoir and Groveton, Virginia and zip codes 22306, 22308, and 22309.
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