A crown is a ceramic cap that covers and protects a single damaged or weakened tooth — often after a root canal or extensive decay. A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring a replacement to the teeth on either side of the gap. At Parkway Dental Center, our in-house lab can custom-create most crowns and bridges in approximately 24 hours.
Whether a tooth is cracked, decayed, or missing entirely, crowns and bridges are two of the most reliable ways to restore your smile’s strength and appearance — and with our in-house lab, you’re not stuck waiting weeks for a temporary fix to become permanent.
A dental crown addresses a severely damaged, decayed, or chipped tooth, and is essential for protecting a tooth after a root canal, when it’s more brittle than a healthy tooth. Crowns restore strength, improve appearance, and can also cap a failing implant restoration that needs a fresh crown on top.
A bridge fills the gap left by one or more missing teeth by anchoring a replacement tooth to the natural teeth (or implants) on either side. Beyond restoring appearance, a bridge improves oral health by preventing neighboring teeth from drifting into the empty space, restores full chewing function, and adds long-term stability to your bite.
Many practices send crown and bridge cases to an outside lab, meaning a temporary restoration and a follow-up visit two or more weeks later. Because we fabricate custom crowns and bridges in-house, most cases can be completed in approximately 24 hours — less time with a temporary, and fewer trips to our office.
Pricing depends on how many teeth are being treated and which material you choose. We partner with major dental insurance providers and are committed to keeping restorative care affordable — if cost is a concern, ask about your options at your consultation, or see our insurance and financing page.
If you’re missing several teeth or an entire arch, a dental implant or full mouth implant solution may be more practical than bridging multiple gaps. We’ll always recommend the option that fits your specific case, not just the fastest fix.
A dental crown (also called a tooth crown) is a fixed cap that our dentists attach using cement. Most of the time, we will recommend a crown if your tooth is severely chipped, cracked or damaged, or if you have had extensive work done on it. We will take a series of digital scans of your mouth and use these to custom-mill your restoration. A few of the uses of crowns include:
A dental bridge is similar to a crown in that it is a cap placed over existing teeth. Unlike a crown, bridges can be used to fill in a gap where a tooth is missing. These restorations attach permanently to the surrounding teeth, and can be an excellent option if you aren’t ready to make the jump to dental implants quite yet. Bridges have a lot of benefits, including:
With good care, both commonly last 10-15 years or more, and some materials can last significantly longer.
The procedure is done under local anesthesia. Most patients report only mild sensitivity for a day or two afterward.
In many cases, yes — our in-house lab allows us to fabricate most crowns and bridges in about 24 hours rather than the multi-week wait typical of an outside lab.
We work with most major dental insurance providers, and coverage depends on your specific plan and why the treatment is needed. Our team can help verify your benefits.
Generally, if the tooth is still present but damaged, it’s a crown; if the tooth is missing, it’s a bridge. An exam will confirm which applies to your case.
Many practices send crown and bridge cases to an outside lab, meaning a temporary restoration and a follow-up visit two or more weeks later. Because we fabricate custom crowns and bridges in-house, most cases can be completed in approximately 24 hours — less time with a temporary, and fewer trips to our office.
One of the first questions most patients ask us is “how much will this crown or bridge cost?” Our Parkway family is devoted to providing the highest standard of dental care at affordable prices. The final cost of your restoration will depend on a few factors, including the number of teeth treated and the material you select. Our experts can help you break down this cost, and we partner with most major dental insurance companies to ensure that cost is never a barrier to your care.
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4701 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419
New Patients: (612) 429-4330
Current Patients: (612) 824-4211
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Wednesday: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Thursday: 7:00am – 6:00pm
Friday: 7:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
