Crowns & Bridges

At the core of our approach to dental restoration is our belief in the power of a healthy and radiant smile to enhance life quality. Crowns and bridges are crucial in this, offering solutions that improve the appearance of your teeth, restore functionality, and protect your oral health.

What are crowns and bridges?

Crowns and bridges are custom-made dental restorations that enhance your smile. A crown covers a tooth, enhancing its shape, dimensions, resilience, and aesthetics. Bridges serve to substitute one or several lost teeth, relying on neighbouring crowned teeth or implants for stability.

Each restoration is made from high-end ceramic materials designed to replicate the appearance and texture of natural teeth, integrating flawlessly with your smile.

When would I need a crown or a bridge?

You might need a crown for various reasons, such as protecting a weak tooth from breaking, especially following root canal treatment, restoring an already broken tooth, covering a dental implant, or cosmetically modifying your smile.

Bridges are recommended if you are missing one or more teeth. Spaces left from missing teeth may cause the remaining teeth to shift, thereby altering your bite unfavorably.

How do crowns work?

A crown completely covers a damaged or decayed tooth above the gumline, restoring it to its original form and function. This improves the tooth's appearance and strengthens it, allowing you to bite and chew without issue.

Crowns can be made from various materials, including porcelain, ceramic, and metal, each chosen based on the tooth's location, function, and aesthetic considerations.

How do bridges work?

Bridges are designed to cover the space left by one or several absent teeth. They comprise two or more crowns placed on the teeth adjacent to the space, with one or more artificial teeth nestled between them. The anchoring teeth, known as abutments, serve as the foundation for the bridge.

In contrast, the false teeth, called pontics, are crafted from materials like porcelain and zirconia to blend in with your natural teeth, restoring the integrity of your bite and the beauty of your smile.

How are crowns and bridges made?

The process of creating crowns and bridges involves preparing the tooth or teeth and taking impressions to provide an exact mould for the restoration. Dr Magan uses the latest technology and materials to ensure that your crowns and bridges are constructed with precision, durable, and aesthetically pleasing.

How do crowns and bridges last?

Given appropriate maintenance, crowns and bridges have the potential to last for many years, frequently extending into decades. Their longevity depends on good oral hygiene practices and avoiding habits that could damage the restorations, such as chewing on very hard foods.

Regular dental examinations with Dr Magan are essential to monitor the restorations and ensure the health of the teeth and gums surrounding the crowns.

Schedule your appointment now to discover the best options for your smile.