Dental Crowns and Bridges Dental crowns and bridges are the most common dental restoration work in dentistry because they are an ideal way to rebuild missing or damaged teeth. These prosthetics can also help teeth that have been weakened by decay or a very large filling. A crown is used to cover a single tooth when its structure is damaged. The “cap” fits over the remaining part of the tooth, strengthening it and improving its shape and appearance. Most crowns…