In many instances, there is simply insufficient tooth substance to allow the direct placement of fillings or veneers to disguise cracked and discolored teeth. Crowning of such a tooth may be the only viable option, to allow function and maintain premier aesthetics. Dental crowns after root canal treatment are common and can hold together portions of a fractured tooth, support dental bridges to fill gaps created by missing teeth, and provide longevity to heavily restored teeth after a dental crown procedure. Some people refer to dental crowns as dental caps. Dental crowns are similar in shape to dental veneers except that crowns cover all the surfaces of a tooth whereas veneers only cover the visible outside surface of the tooth.

Dental bridges are used to restore a gap created by one or more missing teeth; literally bridging the gap. Many types of exist; in essence, they are all fixed and can only be removed by a dentist. Traditionally, bridges have relied on natural teeth to support them however, with advances in science and technology Bridgewater Dental Associates can now offer implant-supported dental bridges, with the advantage of spanning larger gaps. Traditional dental bridge treatments involve preparation of the supporting teeth to receive a crown; the gap is closed upon cementation of the final bridge with life-like ceramic pontic.