Dental Crowns & Bridges

Restorative options for damaged or missing teeth. Strengthen a weak tooth with a custom crown, or replace a missing tooth with a fixed bridge that looks and works like your natural teeth.

Usually 2 visitsZirconia & ceramic optionsFixed, not removable
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Crown or Bridge: What's the Difference?

Both are fixed restorations made to match your bite and tooth shade. The right choice depends on whether the tooth can be saved or is already missing.

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Dental Crown (Cap)

A tooth-shaped cap that covers the entire visible part of a damaged tooth, restoring its strength, shape and appearance.

  • check_circleProtecting a tooth after root canal treatment
  • check_circleRestoring a cracked, broken or heavily filled tooth
  • check_circleCovering a discoloured or misshapen tooth
  • check_circleTopping a dental implant
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Dental Bridge

A fixed replacement for one or more missing teeth, held in place by crowns on the healthy teeth on either side of the gap.

  • check_circleFilling the gap left by one or more missing teeth
  • check_circleStopping nearby teeth from drifting into the gap
  • check_circleRestoring chewing and a natural-looking smile
  • check_circleA fixed alternative to a removable denture

When Might You Need a Crown or Bridge?

The dentist will examine the tooth and, if needed, take a digital X-ray before recommending a restoration.

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After Root Canal

A root canal treated tooth can become brittle, and a crown helps protect it from breaking.

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Cracked or Broken Tooth

A crown holds a cracked tooth together and restores its shape and strength.

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Large Filling or Decay

When too little natural tooth remains to support a filling, a crown can cover and protect it.

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Missing Tooth

A bridge fills the gap so you can chew comfortably and smile without a visible space.

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Discoloured or Worn Tooth

Crowns can improve the look of badly stained, worn or misshapen teeth.

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Shifting Teeth

Replacing a missing tooth helps keep neighbouring teeth from tilting into the gap.

Crown & Bridge Materials

We help you choose a material based on the tooth's position, your bite and how natural you want it to look. Costs for each option are explained before treatment begins.

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Zirconia

Very strong and tooth-coloured. A popular choice for back teeth and for patients who grind.

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All-Ceramic (E-max)

Excellent translucency for a natural look, often chosen for front teeth.

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Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM)

A metal base with a tooth-coloured porcelain layer, offering strength at a lower cost.

Illustration of a three-unit dental bridge fitted over two prepared teeth to replace a missing tooth

Treatment Process

Most crowns and bridges are completed in two visits, with a temporary restoration protecting the tooth in between.

1

Examination & X-ray

The dentist checks the tooth and surrounding gums and explains your options and their costs.

2

Tooth Preparation

Under local anaesthesia, the tooth is shaped to make room for the crown or bridge.

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Impressions & Temporary

Accurate impressions are sent to the lab and a temporary crown protects the tooth meanwhile.

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Fitting

The final restoration is checked for fit, bite and shade, then cemented in place.

Patient Reviews

Real feedback from our happy patients who have experienced this treatment.

"Best dental treatment provided. I have done Zirconia Caps in GRIN. It looks just like natural teeth. Very much satisfied. 👍"

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Krunal Chaudhary

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"Best dental treatment .Done root canal treatment without any pain and zirconia cap .i am satiesfied with her work ."

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Hansha Patel

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""recently visited Grin Dental for a dental clean up, upon investigation Dr Honey found my cap on my root canal tooth missing. I have always had dentist and…"

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Bhavna Lulla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about dental crowns and bridges.

Is getting a crown or bridge painful?

The tooth is numbed with local anaesthesia, so preparation is comfortable for most patients. Mild sensitivity for a few days afterwards is normal.

How many visits does a crown or bridge take?

Most crowns and bridges need two visits: one to prepare the tooth and take impressions, and a second to fit the final restoration once it returns from the lab.

How long do crowns and bridges last?

With good oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups, crowns and bridges commonly last many years. Avoiding very hard foods and treating teeth grinding helps them last longer.

Should I choose a bridge or a dental implant for a missing tooth?

A bridge is fixed to the neighbouring teeth, while an implant replaces the root and does not involve the adjacent teeth. The dentist will assess your bone, gums and nearby teeth and explain which option suits you.

Will my crown look like a natural tooth?

Yes. Zirconia and ceramic crowns are shade-matched to your surrounding teeth so they blend in with your smile.

How do I take care of a crown or bridge?

Brush twice a day, floss daily and clean under a bridge with floss threaders or an interdental brush. Visit the dentist for regular check-ups.

Restore Your Smile with Confidence

Book a consultation to find out whether a crown, bridge or another option is right for your tooth.