Bridges and Crown

Crowns and Bridges: Dental crowns can be thought of as a “cover” or a “cap” that provides full-coverage protection for a damaged tooth. Dental bridges consist of 2 crowns that are fitted onto existing teeth adjacent to a space created by missing teeth. Artificial teeth connected between the crowns will ‘bridge’ the gap.

Why might I need a crown or bridge?

  • Crowns have both aesthetic and functional benefits.
  • Covering a discoloured or poorly shaped tooth
  • Covering a tooth that has had root canal treatment
  • Restoring a tooth that has a very big hole that a normal filling would not last