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Fixed Prosthetic
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Porcelain Crown / Dental Bridge Pontic
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£320
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Zirconium Crown / Dental Bridge Pontic
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£450
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Gold Crown – 60% Au
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£650
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Post and Core
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£100
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Dental Bridge Cementing (charge applicable only to the appliances made beside BDP)
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£60
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Temporary Crown
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£30
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Dental crowns and bridges are two common and effective solutions for restoring damaged or missing teeth.
Dental crowns
Purpose: A dental crown, or “cap,” covers a single tooth, restoring its shape, size, strength, and improving its appearance.
When used: Crowns are needed for teeth with extensive decay, large fillings, cracks, or after root canal treatment. They can also hold a bridge in place or cover a dental implant.
Materials: Crowns are made from materials like porcelain, ceramic, zirconia, or metal alloys.
Benefits: Crowns strengthen and protect damaged teeth, improve aesthetics, restore chewing function, and offer a durable solution. They can last for many years with proper care.
Procedure: Typically involves two visits. The first involves preparing the tooth and taking impressions for the custom crown. A temporary crown is placed. The second visit involves cementing the permanent crown.
Dental bridges
Purpose: A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by literally “bridging” the gap.
Structure: It consists of artificial teeth (pontics) anchored to natural teeth or dental implants (abutments) on either side of the gap.
Types
Traditional: Most common, uses crowns on abutment teeth to support the pontics.
Implant-supported: Utilizes dental implants for support, offering enhanced stability and jawbone preservation.
Benefits: Restore a natural look, enable proper chewing and speech, and prevent adjacent teeth from shifting into the empty space. According to Carrollton Smiles, they evenly distribute bite forces.
Procedure: Similar to crowns, involves preparing abutment teeth, taking impressions, placing a temporary bridge, and then cementing the permanent bridge.
Key differences
A crown restores a single tooth, while a bridge replaces one or more missing teeth. Crowns strengthen and protect damaged teeth, while bridges literally “bridge” the gap between existing teeth to replace missing ones.
Choosing the right option
Consult our dentist to determine the best choice based on your individual needs, budget, and oral health.