Dental Crowns and Bridges
Rediscover a complete and confident smile with our dental crowns and dental bridges. Our skilled dentist specialises in creating custom solutions that enhance both the aesthetics and functionality of your teeth. Discover renewed confidence in your smile as we prioritize your satisfaction through our dedicated approach to crowns and bridges.
What are dental crowns?
Crowns are made by the dentist to restore damaged teeth or those prone to breaking. Teeth with large fillings and root treatments can fracture easily – and so these also should be covered and protected using this method.
They are made by shaping the tooth so that it is slightly smaller in size, and the print of this is taken so that the laboratory technician can make it out of Porcelain. This crown is then cemented with special dental glue onto the tooth.
Crowns can be an appropriate solution for patients suffering from fractured, chipped, or sensitive teeth. It is in essence a cap’ that covers the natural tooth and forms a protective barrier and provides a more aesthetically pleasing look.
A crown is not appropriate for everyone, it is recommended by Dr.Ahmed in the following unique cases
A tooth in which the filling is in fact larger than the natural tooth left. In certain cases, the tooth can become weakened and a crown can offer protection and increased strength. As such it is often recommended in cases of extensive tooth decay where a filling would leave very little natural tooth.
If your teeth are generally straight, but you would like them to be better aligned, Invisalign can help.
What are dental bridges?
Bridges are essentially false teeth that are held together by two porcelain crowns. Bridges can replace one or more missing teeth and provide a natural look while minimizing speaking and chewing problems. In some cases, we might suggest an artificial tooth implanted right into your jawbone. If you have a missing tooth, and the area is not suitable for a dental implant tooth- then a crown can be made to fill this gap: this is held by another one next to it, which is cemented onto the adjacent tooth. These connected crowns are secure and a good alternative to dentures.
A Cosmetic dentist at Longwood House can make crowns and bridges look like natural teeth.