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Dental Crowns & Bridges
Protect weakened teeth with custom crowns, or replace missing teeth with a fixed bridge designed to fit your bite.
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What is Dental Crowns & Bridges?
A crown is a custom-made cap that covers a damaged, heavily filled or root-canal-treated tooth to protect and strengthen it.
A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by joining a false tooth to crowns on the teeth either side of the gap. Crowns can also be placed on dental implants. Common materials include metal-ceramic, zirconia and all-ceramic, and the dentist will advise which suits each tooth.
Why it may be needed
- Cracked, broken or heavily worn teeth
- Teeth weakened by large fillings
- Back teeth after root canal treatment
- A missing tooth with healthy teeth either side
- Discoloured or misshapen teeth
How is it done?
A general outline. Your own steps depend on your examination and are explained to you before treatment.
- ExaminationThe tooth or gap is assessed, including an X-ray if needed.
- Tooth preparationUnder local anaesthesia, the tooth is shaped to make room for the crown.
- Impression or scanA precise impression or scan is taken so the crown or bridge can be made.
- TemporaryA temporary crown protects the tooth while the final one is made.
- Fitting & reviewThe final crown or bridge is checked for fit and bite, then fixed in place.
Treatment at Osteo-Dent
The dentist explains when a crown, a bridge or an implant may be suitable, along with the benefits, limitations and costs of each, before you decide.
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- Examination firstEvery plan starts with a clinical examination, and X-rays or scans only where they are needed.
- Options explained clearlyThe dentist explains what the treatment involves, the alternatives, and the expected cost before anything begins.
- Planned around youTreatment planning is tailored to each patient's dental condition and clinical requirements.
Benefits & goals of treatment
Protects the toothCovers and strengthens weakened teeth.
Fills gapsA bridge replaces missing teeth with a fixed solution.
Restores chewingAims to restore comfortable biting and chewing.
Natural lookShaded to blend with your other teeth.
These are the general goals of this treatment. Individual results vary and cannot be guaranteed.
Who may need it?
Dental Crowns & Bridges may be considered in situations such as these. Whether it is right for you can only be decided after an examination.
Book an Appointment- Patients with cracked or broken teeth
- Teeth with large fillings or root canal treatment
- People with one or more missing teeth
- Patients who want to improve the appearance of a damaged tooth
Your treatment journey
- 1Examination
- 2Preparation
- 3Scan / impression
- 4Temporary
- 5Final fit
- 6Review
Recovery & aftercare
General points that usually apply after dental crowns & bridges.
- Avoid sticky or very hard foods on a temporary crown
- Clean carefully around the crown and under bridges, as shown by the dentist
- Some sensitivity for a few days can occur
- Contact the clinic if a crown feels loose or your bite feels high
- Attend regular check-ups
Your dentist will provide personalised aftercare instructions based on your treatment.
Dental Crowns & Bridges: frequently asked questions
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How many visits does a crown take?
Usually at least two: one to prepare the tooth and take the impression, and one to fit the final crown.
Is getting a crown painful?
The tooth is numbed during preparation. Some tenderness or sensitivity afterwards is common and usually settles.
Crown, bridge or implant: which do I need?
It depends on the condition of the tooth or gap, the neighbouring teeth, the bone and your preferences. The dentist will explain the suitable options.
How long do crowns and bridges last?
With good care and regular check-ups they can last many years, but their lifespan varies and cannot be guaranteed.
How do I clean under a bridge?
Special floss threaders or small interdental brushes are used. The dentist or hygienist will show you how.
Can a crown fall off?
It is uncommon, but it can happen. Keep the crown and contact the clinic so it can be checked.
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