Dental crowns can be thought of as a “cover” or a “cap” that provides full-coverage protection for a damaged tooth. Dental bridges consist of 2 crowns that are fitted onto existing teeth adjacent to a space created by missing teeth. Artificial teeth connected between the crowns will ‘bridge’ the gap.
Crowns have both aesthetic and functional benefits.
Unlike removable devices like dentures, which you have to take out and clean daily, crowns and bridges are cemented onto existing teeth and can only be removed by a dentist.This means they function and feel more like your natural teeth.
For many, dental procedures have always been associated with pain. Pain is one of the main reasons why many patients avoid going to the dentist. At Meso Dental, our dental experts are equipped to provide a pain-free experience with various anesthetist options.
The natural teeth that will be used as a support will be trimmed lightly to make space for the crowns.
A mould of your teeth will be taken. This will be sent to a dental laboratory where professional technicians will create your customised crown ...Read More
After around 2 weeks, your crown or bridge will be ready. You’ll come back to our clinic, where your dentist will precisely mount and ...Read More
Dental prosthetics can be used to treat cases ranging from a single tooth to an entire arch of teeth. Crowns and bridges can be carried out by one of our general dentists or our prosthodontist (specialist), depending on the complexity of the case.
Most dental bridges will last 10 years or longer with proper care.
Over time, the cement that glues your crown to your tooth may weaken due to age, decay or trauma. If your crown feels loose, please call our clinic and see your dentist for a checkup. If the crown has fallen off, do not throw it away! Your dentist may be able to recement it or examine the crown to see what went wrong.
You should not bite on hard goods, such as nuts, bones and shells, with your crown. However, you should be able to eat most other types of foods as per normal.