Crown & Bridges/Denture Prosthesis

About Dental Crowns

In its most basic sense, a Crown is a restoration that is placed over the affected tooth to amend its shape, size or strength. Dental Crowns completely cover the tooth and may be used for aesthetic or functional reasons.

Conditions

Patients may require a Crown for a number of different reasons. Beneficial to cracked, broken, decayed or diseased teeth; Porcelain Crowns are a safe and effective dental restoration. Porcelain Crowns may also be implemented to repair the following oral conditions;

• Excessive grinding of teeth or an improper bite
• An irritable large filling
• Morbi leo risus
• Ageing teeth
• After a Root Canal Treatment

About Bridges

Replacing missing teeth by literally ‘bridging’ the gap, a bridge is one option to help restore your function, improve your health and alleviate the pain that an incorrect bite can cause. Made of porcelain, bridges are bonded in place by crowns attached to natural teeth on either side of the space.

Replacing Missing Teeth

If you’re missing one or more teeth, you may notice a difference in your natural function such as chewing and speaking. You may find that over time, the shape of your face / profile may change along with your natural bite and this may affect your self-confidence.