Crowns & Bridges

Crowns and bridges are used to restore damaged or missing teeth. They strengthen your bite, protect weakened teeth and blend seamlessly with your natural smile.

A crown (often called a cap) is needed when a tooth is badly broken down, either a cusp has broken off, or there are large old fillings or a large portion of decay. It is designed to protect the remaining tooth.

With older methods, crowns always needed to be made with a metal foundation. This has left many people with dark lines around their crowns. Today we can make them out of pure porcelain, ceramic or aesthetic reinforced resins that blend beautifully with the existing tooth and surrounding gum.

More examples available in our gallery!

FAQs

What is a dental crown?

A dental crown, sometimes called a “cap”, is a custom-made restoration that fits over the entire visible part of a damaged tooth. It helps restore the tooth’s strength, shape and appearance while protecting it from further damage.

When might I need a dental crown?

A crown is often recommended when a tooth is badly broken down, has a large amount of decay, contains large or failing fillings, or when a cusp of the tooth has fractured. In these cases, a crown can provide the strength and protection that a filling alone cannot.

What materials are dental crowns made from?

Modern crowns can be made from advanced materials such as porcelain, ceramic or reinforced aesthetic resins. These materials are designed to closely match the colour and translucency of natural teeth for a very natural-looking result.

Do modern crowns look natural?

Yes. Today’s crowns are highly aesthetic and are designed to blend seamlessly with your surrounding teeth and gums. Modern materials allow dentists to create restorations that look and feel very similar to natural teeth.

Why don’t modern crowns have dark lines like older crowns?

Older crowns often used a metal base beneath porcelain, which could sometimes create a dark line at the gum line over time. Modern crowns are often made entirely from tooth-coloured materials, eliminating this issue and providing a more natural appearance.