When a tooth is badly broken, heavily filled, or root-treated, a crown acts like a protective cap that restores its shape, strength, and appearance. When a tooth is missing, a bridge can fill the gap by anchoring a false tooth to the teeth on either side.
Our crowns and bridges are custom-made to match the colour and shape of your natural teeth, so they blend right in.
When do you need a crown?
- ✓After root canal treatment, to protect the tooth
- ✓A cracked, broken, or badly worn tooth
- ✓A tooth with a very large filling
- ✓Covering a discoloured or misshapen tooth
- ✓On top of a dental implant
How a bridge works
A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by using the neighbouring teeth as supports. Those teeth are shaped to hold crowns, and the false tooth is joined between them as one solid piece.
Bridges are a good fixed option, but they do require reshaping of adjacent teeth. If those teeth are healthy, an implant-supported crown is often the better choice, since it replaces the missing tooth without touching the others.
Choosing the right material
Zirconia and all-ceramic crowns offer the most natural look with excellent strength and no dark line at the gum. Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns are a durable, economical option. We will recommend the best material for the position of the tooth and your budget.
Step-by-step procedure
- 1
Examination
We assess the tooth and take an X-ray to make sure the root and surrounding bone are healthy.
- 2
Tooth preparation
The tooth is gently shaped under local anaesthesia and a precise impression or scan is taken.
- 3
Temporary crown
A temporary crown protects the tooth while your permanent one is being made.
- 4
Final fitting
Your custom crown or bridge is checked for fit, bite, and colour, then permanently cemented.
Frequently asked questions
Does getting a crown hurt?
No. The tooth is numbed during preparation. It may feel slightly sensitive for a few days afterwards.
How do I clean under a bridge?
Use a floss threader or an interdental brush to clean under the false tooth daily. We will show you how.
Bridge or implant: which is better?
Implants protect bone and don't affect neighbouring teeth, so they are usually preferred for the long term. A bridge can be a good choice when the neighbouring teeth already need crowns.
At DMall Dental Care, we take pride in our patient-centered approach, using cutting-edge technology to ensure precise and pain-free treatments. We're dedicated to helping you achieve and maintain a beautiful, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime.