Crowns & Bridges

A crown is one of the most versatile and utilised restorative dental solutions. A crown is placed to restore strength, size, shape and function to a tooth that has undergone root canal therapy, lost a large filling, had an extensive amount of decay removed or sustained a fracture in an accident.

Crowns are also the final restoration placed on a dental implant and when secured to teeth on either side of a space, crowns become the supports for a bridge.

Precisely shaped from gold or metal fused with high-grade tooth coloured material or all porcelain, selected for its ability to mimic the natural appearance tooth enamel, a crown encases your tooth and blends seamlessly with your surrounding and opposing teeth.

It is important for your oral health to replace a missing tooth or teeth as soon as possible other than for your smile appearance. When teeth are missing, your adjacent teeth can become crooked as they begin to drift into the vacant space and your opposing teeth can move out of their correct alignment.

Held in place by crowns secured to natural teeth on either side of the space, a bridge is an excellent and effective option for the replacement of one or more missing teeth to maintain the structural integrity of your smile and oral health.

Receiving a crown or bridge involves careful tooth preparation so they appear completely when placed nest to natural teeth. Receiving a crown or bridge will often require two appointments depending on your personal circumstance and current oral health.

Both crowns and bridges are made from detailed cast models of your teeth and gum-line by a skilled technician at a dental laboratory. This is used as a template and ensures your replacement teeth will fit precisely and be perfectly colour matched, making them blend seamlessly with your natural teeth and rejuvenating your smile.