Crown & Bridge

What is Crown?

A crown fits over the existing natural tooth and replaces the natural crown, the part of the tooth seen above the gums. It is usually made of porcelain and gold alloy. Due to advanced technology, all ceramic crown are available nowadays, providing good cosmetic and functional outcomes.

Who may need to have crowns?
  • Tooth with large fillings
  • Tooth had undergone root canal treatment
  • Chipped tooth due to trauma
  • Tooth wear case
crown illustration

What is Bridge?

Bridge is used to replace one or more missing teeth. They consist of an artificial tooth anchored to the natural teeth on each side of the gap.

bridge illustration
Who may need to have bridges?
  • Tooth is lost through an accident
  • Tooth is too badly decayed to save with a crown
  • Tooth wear case with missing teeth

Before and After Treatment

Picture of Case 1 before treatment
Before
Picture of Case 1 before treatment
After
Case 1
Correction of tooth form and her smile with veneers / crowns & bridge

Picture of Case 1 before treatment
Before
Picture of Case 1 before treatment
After
Case 2
Full mouth rehabilitation

Hygiene and Care

Crowns and bridges should last for many years. However, there is no lifetime guarantee. As with natural teeth, it depends on good dental hygiene and oral health.

So you should do the followings to maintain the crown and bridges:

  • Regular flossing and brushing with extra attention around the margins
  • Floss threaders and "suprafloss" is needed for cleaning under the bridge
  • Regular dental check-ups