Acting as a substitute for the outer layer of your natural teeth, a crown is placed over the area of remaining tooth and acts to strengthen, protect and enhance the functionality and appearance of your mouth. Crowns can be used as an alternative to fillings, where there is very little existing tooth left to support a filling, or as a means to protecting a tooth that has suffered from fracturing or breakage.

A bridge is a custom device, anchored to neighbouring teeth that replaces one or more missing teeth. When a lost tooth is replaced with bridgework it is used in conjunction with the use of a crown on either side of the affected area, enabling the crowns to stabilise the bridge for an effective method in overcoming tooth loss.

Crowns and bridges can be made from a variety of materials including precious metals and porcelain for a natural and complementary method of tooth restoration. Porcelain is often the preferred material as it not only reflects the natural translucency of real teeth but is also stain resistant and durable.

Ultimately, crowns and bridges can help to rectify a number of oral problems including issues associated with natural bite, stress to the overall mouth, strength and structure of the mouth, tooth decay and also serve to provide you with a beautiful smile for optimum oral health and vitality.
How is the treatment performed?

Once we determine that crown and bridge treatment needed, a series of appointments are arranged.

This initially entails a complete and thorough oral examination, including an evaluation of your dental history. Any necessary x-rays are completed at this time. During the restorative procedure, we first anesthetize the area to be treated.