Crowns or caps are dental restorations that are placed over a tooth when conservative restorations are not enough to restore form and function. A bridge is a custom-made artificial tooth that fills the gap where a tooth is missing and attaches to the two teeth on either side.

Crowns address aesthetic needs, restore tooth function and enhance the overall health of your mouth. Where teeth have large broken fillings a crown can protect the remaining natural tooth. Teeth that are root canal treated also need crowns to protect them from cracking as they become more brittle with time.

First visit – With crowns and bridges the dentist shapes the teeth to provide stable support and precise fit to the final restoration.
After the preparation impressions are taken and temporary crowns are made, a replica of your mouth is made in the dental laboratory on a model to make the final restorations. The dentist carefully select the colour, shape and size of the crown or bridge.

Temporaries are done to protect the prepared teeth and maintain the precise space left by the tooth until the new crown is ready.

Second visit – When final crowns are ready the dentist removes the temporary restoration and tries on the crown or bridge.
It should fit precisely and meet both the patient's and the dentist's approval. The crown or bridge can then be permanently bonded to the prepared tooth with an adhesive bonding agent and cement.