Dental Crowns & Bridges
Dental Crowns & Bridges
High Street Dental offers a wide range of modern and effective tooth restoration treatments, including dental crowns. Crowns are a durable, long-term repair solution for teeth that are damaged, cracked or chipped and are in need of restoration. Dental crowns improve the way your front teeth or back teeth work and look. Our experienced dentists know that with cracks and breakages in the teeth, things can get worse very quickly if they are not treated.
Patients most often require dental crowns when:
- They have a tooth that has extensive decay
- Their tooth has been worn down and requires protection
- Root canal treatment means the tooth requires reinforcing
- The tooth has a big filling and requires additional structural support
- They want the look of their smile improving
How are crowns fitted?
To fit a dental crown at our High Street Dental two visits are normally required. On the first visit, the dentist will assess the damage and then get the tooth prepared in readiness for the crown. This is done by first anaesthetising the area and then gently filing the tooth down to fit the new cap or crown. Then a digital impression is taken and sent to the laboratory.
A temporary crown will be fitted. Once the permanent crown is ready (usually 1-2 weeks) the patient is called back for a second visit. During this appointment, the new crown is checked for perfect fit, bite, and colour before finally being fixed into position.
With our dental crown treatment, we can help you to feel better about teeth that are broken, weakened protruding, gappy or discoloured take a look at our range of Dental Crowns.
Treatment Procedure
On your first visit, you will have a detailed clinical assessment. During the assessment, you will discuss your goals, concerns, look at similar cases to yours, and then spend time with your dedicated treatment coordinator to plan convenient appointments.
During your second visit, you will start the treatment whether with non-invasive preparation. We will perform a digital scan to take precise measurements of your teeth which then will be used to prepare your very own wax-up (trial smile).
Trial Smile day. If you have requested a trial smile, we will use the wax-up to prepare your very own mock-up which essentially is temporary units specifically designed according to the digital scan and requests you have previously made. This mock-up will help you visualise and feel the end results.
The final fitting day is when your smile transformation takes place. We will place all units in a single appointment. From then on, you can start enjoying your new, natural-looking, and healthy smile. We will not stop here. You will be invited for your regular reviews.
Our Dental Crown range
Porcelain Emax Crowns:- Is Lithium Disilicate glass, an all-ceramic system. It is one of the most aesthetically pleasing options, porcelain can be layered on it, creating incredible translucency and a very realistic-looking tooth that matches with other natural teeth.
Zirconia Crowns:- Is Zirconium Dioxide, a white, powdered metal oxide. It is also ceramic. It is incredibly strong, resistant to wear, and difficult to crack. Apply to the entire dentition.
Metal Crowns:- Are generally made of gold alloys or base metal alloys like chromium or nickel. These crowns have excellent strength, require a minimal amount of tooth structure to be removed, and the wearing out of opposing teeth is also minimal. Due to their limited esthetic appeal, metal crowns are not commonly used in dentistry today, porcelain fused to metal crowns – or sometimes ceramic crowns – are preferred instead.
Porcelain Fused:- Porcelain fused to metal crowns can be a good solution in some situations, and they used to be the only solution for a tooth crown. Over time, though, this old porcelain fused to metal crowns can lose its attractive appearance for many reasons. One of the most common problems with porcelain fused to metal crowns is that they begin to show metal around the edges of the crown.
Composite resin crowns:- are less expensive than other crown types and they look very natural, however, they undergo wear and tear with time and are vulnerable to fractures. Since these crowns are not made of metals they can easily be mixed into a number of shades to match the shade of the natural teeth.
Frequently Asked Questions
You will need to have at least two visits. On the first visit, our dental team will prepare the tooth, take the impressions, make a note of the shade of your tooth, and fit the temporary crown. During the second visit, your dentist will fit the permanent crown. There will usually be about 1 to 2 weeks between appointments.
Well maintenance crowns can last for many years, your dental team will advise you on how to look after and take care of your crown
This is a common question with many dental procedures. There are two aspects of the crown preparation and fitting to consider.
Firstly, at the fitting and preparation your mouth will be anaesthetised for the procedure and will be as comfortable as possible. In some circumstances, for example if you have had a root canal treatment, no anaesthetic may be required at all.
Secondly, some patients may find the impressions a little bit of a mouthful but these only take a minute or so each. It is important to just relax and breathe while the impression material sets, at which point it can be removed.
Crowns do not decay but the underlying tooth can Without proper oral hygiene, a new cavity (decay) may form. When this happens, your crown will no longer fit and may fall off. It’s important that you get your teeth and restorations (crowns, fillings, veneers) regularly checked for any signs of new cavities. With regular check ups and cleanings, you can prevent possible problems that may happen to the tooth underneath your crown.
Costs will vary according to the type of crown and the material used. We always give a written estimate and treatment plan before starting any dental treatment.
The tooth that has been crowned may be more sensitive to heat and cold initially and you may experience gum pain. If sensitivity increases, please call the dental practice.
Absolutely! You don’t have to worry because even if you just need one or two crowns, they will be made to match the colour of your natural teeth by our experienced dentists.
Our Dental Bridge range
Traditional Bridges:- Involve creating a crown for the tooth or implant on either side of the missing tooth, with a pontic in between. Traditional bridges are the most common type of bridge and are made of either porcelain fused to metal or ceramics.
Cantilever Bridges:- Are used when there are adjacent teeth on only one side of the missing tooth or teeth. This is not very common anymore and is not recommended in the back of the mouth where it can put too much force on other teeth and damage them.
Maryland bonded bridges:- (Also called a resin-bonded bridge or a Maryland bridge) are made of porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, or plastic teeth and gums supported by a metal or porcelain framework. Metal or porcelain wings on each side of the bridge are bonded to your existing teeth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brush twice a day and floss regularly helping to prevent tooth decay and gum disease
Dental bridges are usually made of porcelain bonded precious metal. The precious metal is used for the base for the strength
Dental bridges typically don’t hurt. In fact, when your dentist is working on your teeth to prepare them for a bridge, we will use local anesthesia to numb the area. After the numbing agent wears off, you may experience some slight pain and sensitivity, but an over-the-counter pain medication may be all you need to feel better. If you have severe pain, contact your dentist right away because this isn’t normal.
Traditional, fixed bridges are permanently cemented in your mouth. But if you opt for a removable, partial dental bridge, then you can remove it at any time. Many patients remove bridges while they sleep and for cleaning purposes.
One of the reasons is your appearance. Another reason is the gap can add more pressure on the surrounding tooth on either side leaning the gap creating more problems with the lower and upper teeth bite together, leaving food packed into the gaps which can cause tooth decay and gum disease.
Dental bridges can last anywhere from five to 10 years. But sometimes, patients can use the same ones for decades! However, the durability of dental bridges is dependent on a variety of factors; including how well you take care of your teeth, where the bridges are located, and the materials used to create them.
A dental bridge replaces one or more consecutive missing teeth. It can be supported with a single tooth crown, by two or more crowns, or by dental implant restorations.