Crowns and Bridges

Crowns and Bridges

Crowns and bridges are prosthetics that are used to cover one or more teeth. A dental crown is fitted on top of a damaged tooth or an implant, to cover it completely and to restore the bite. If you have had a root canal procedure done, then your dentist must have fitted a dental crown or ‘cap’ on the treated tooth.

A dental bridge is used to cover a gap or is fitted over multiple teeth, especially if one or more teeth are missing. It is fitted over a row of teeth that are around the missing or treated tooth.

Crowns and bridges enhance the appearance of the teeth, as well as their alignment, shape and the bite. It prevents teeth from shifting owing to missing teeth in between, which creates gapes. Dental crowns and bridges have varying costs owing to the material used and the extent of the procedure.