Crowns and bridges

A crown covers and protects a tooth that is cracked, worn or weakened by a large filling. A bridge uses the teeth on either side of a gap to hold a replacement tooth in place.

We use digital scans instead of impression trays and work with a local lab that matches colour and texture to your own teeth.

1. Assessment. X-ray and options, including when a filling is still enough.
2. Preparation and scan. The tooth is shaped and a temporary fitted.
3. Fitting. The final crown or bridge is cemented and the bite adjusted.

Avoid very sticky food on the temporary. After fitting, look after the crown like a natural tooth and use interdental brushes under a bridge.