Crowns and Bridges

What Are Crowns and Bridges?

Crowns and bridges are prosthetic teeth designed to restore damaged or missing teeth, enhancing both function and appearance. Here’s a closer look at each:

1. Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a custom-made cap that covers a damaged or weakened tooth, restoring its shape, size, strength and aesthetics. Crowns are often used to protect a tooth after a root canal, repair a broken or severely worn tooth, or cover a tooth with a large filling.

Benefits:

Restores Tooth Function: Rebuilds the tooth to its natural shape and function, allowing you to chew and speak normally.

Improves Appearance: Custom-designed to match the colour and shape of your surrounding teeth for a natural look.

Protects Weakened Teeth: Shields a damaged or compromised tooth from further decay or breakage.

2. Dental Bridges

A dental bridge is custom-made cap used to replace one or more missing teeth by bridging the gap between teeth. It consists of one or more artificial teeth (pontics) anchored by dental crowns on the adjacent teeth or implants.

Benefits:

Restores Smile and Function: Replaces missing teeth to restore your smile and improve your ability to chew and speak.

Maintains Dental Alignment: Prevents adjacent teeth from shifting into the gap, maintaining proper dental alignment.

Customisable Options: Bridges can be made from various materials, including porcelain, metal, or a combination, to match your natural teeth.

What to Expect During Your Crown or Bridge Procedure

1. Consultation:

We’ll begin with a thorough examination and discussion of your dental needs and goals. We will take x-rays to assess the condition of your teeth and plan the treatment.

2. Preparation:

For crowns, the affected tooth will be smoothed and reshaped to accommodate the crown. For bridges, the adjacent teeth will be smoothed and reshaped for crown placement. 3-D digital images will be taken with our state-of-the-art PRIMESCAN scanner to create custom restorations, avoiding the discomfort and gagging nature of traditional physical moulds.

For bridges, a temporary crown or bridge may be placed while your permanent restoration is being crafted to protect the prepared teeth and maintain function.

3. Placement:

Once the custom crown or bridge is ready, it will be carefully fitted and adjusted for comfort and proper function. We’ll ensure that the final restoration blends seamlessly with your natural teeth.

4. Follow-Up:

We offer complimentary appointments to monitor the fit and function of your crowns or bridges and address any concerns. Regular check-ups and good oral hygiene are essential for maintaining the longevity of your restorations.

Why Choose Smile Connections for Crowns and Bridges?

At Smile Connections, we are committed to providing exceptional care and high-quality dental restorations. We offer SAME-DAY Crowns using latest technology and materials to ensure that your crowns and bridges are both durable and aesthetically pleasing. We focus on delivering personalised treatment to help you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile.