Crowns and bridges are an effective treatment option to replace missing teeth or restore teeth that have been damaged or have cavities.
They are designed to be a strong replacement for your teeth which lets you eat normally. They will also match the shape and colour of your surrounding teeth as closely as possible to give you a natural-looking result.
What is a crown?
A dental crown is used to replace or restore one tooth. It is a fake tooth shaped like a cap which fits on top of and around either your own existing tooth underneath, or a dental implant.
What is a bridge?
A bridge is used to replace several teeth in a row. Like a crown, it can be fitted onto natural teeth or dental implants. A bridge can often be made of two crowns (which attach to your natural teeth or dental implants) with a fake tooth in the middle.
What are the benefits of crowns and bridges?
- Crowns and bridges can give you a natural-looking new smile by matching your other real teeth as closely as possible.
- They are a strong, long-term option to replace or restore your teeth, as long as you look after them and keep up good oral hygiene habits.