Restore Strength, Function, and Beauty to Your Smile

A dental crown is custom-made to cover an entire tooth, much like a protective cap. This restoration serves several essential functions in preserving and enhancing your dental health.

Teeth that have been weakened by issues like decay, large fillings, or cracks benefit immensely from crowns. By covering the entire visible surface, crowns distribute biting forces evenly and prevent further damage or breakage.

Yes, beyond structural support, crowns can dramatically improve a tooth’s appearance. They correct issues with shape, size, and colour, creating a uniform and attractive smile. Whether you’re addressing discolouration or misshapen teeth, crowns provide transformative results.

When dental implants replace missing tooth roots, crowns complete the restoration by providing the visible tooth structure. This combination creates a fully functional replacement that looks and feels remarkably like a natural tooth.

Crowns can be fabricated from several materials, each with distinct advantages. Porcelain and ceramic options offer exceptional aesthetics, seamlessly blending with your natural teeth (ideal for visible front teeth).

Metal alloys and gold provide superior strength and durability, making them excellent choices for molars that endure heavy chewing forces. Our expert team will recommend the most appropriate material based on your specific situation.

A dental bridge is a restorative device designed to fill the gap that one or more missing teeth create. Leaving gaps untreated can trigger a cascade of dental problems.

When teeth go missing, neighbouring teeth gradually drift toward the empty space. This shifting compromises your bite alignment and can lead to jaw joint disorders, uneven wear, and increased risk of gum disease. Bridges maintain proper tooth positioning and prevent these complications.

A traditional bridge consists of replacement teeth held in place by crowns on the adjacent natural teeth or implants. These supporting teeth are carefully prepared and crowned to serve as stable anchors. The entire structure is permanently cemented, creating a fixed solution that restores both function and appearance.

Like crowns, bridges are available in various materials. Porcelain and ceramic bridges are often preferred for their lifelike appearance, while metal-based options offer added strength in areas subjected to heavy chewing pressure.

1. Your treatment begins with tooth preparation. The teeth receiving crowns are carefully reshaped to accommodate the restoration. Our dentists then take precise impressions of your prepared teeth to create an exact model for your custom prosthetic. For porcelain or ceramic restorations, we’ll carefully match the shade to your surrounding teeth.

2. While your permanent crown or bridge is being meticulously crafted at a dental laboratory, you’ll wear a temporary restoration. This protects your prepared teeth and maintains function and aesthetics during the fabrication period.

3. Once your custom restoration arrives, we’ll remove the temporary and carefully fit your new crown or bridge. After ensuring proper fit, bite, and appearance, we permanently cement it into place. You’ll leave our practice with a fully restored, functional smile.

The cost of crowns and bridges varies based on complexity, materials selected, and your individual treatment needs. During your consultation at Dental Off Chapel, we’ll provide a comprehensive treatment plan with transparent cost breakdowns, ensuring you understand your investment before proceeding.