Crowns and bridges at Randhawa Dentistry restore teeth that are too damaged, decayed, or structurally compromised to be repaired with a filling alone. A crown encases the entire visible portion of a tooth, restoring its shape, strength, and appearance using tooth-coloured porcelain or ceramic materials. A bridge uses two crowned teeth as anchors to support one or more artificial teeth in a gap — providing a fixed, non-removable solution to missing teeth without the need for implants.
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With good oral hygiene and regular check-ups, a well-made crown or bridge can last 10–15 years or longer. The most common reasons for replacement are decay developing at the margins, fracture of the porcelain, or changes to the underlying tooth or gum. Bridges require particular attention to cleaning beneath the false tooth using interdental brushes or floss threaders.
The tooth preparation appointment is carried out under local anaesthetic, so you should feel pressure and vibration but no pain during the procedure. Some sensitivity to temperature is normal in the days following preparation while the temporary crown is in place. Once the permanent crown is fitted and cemented, most patients find the tooth feels completely comfortable within a week.
A veneer covers only the front surface of a tooth and requires minimal tooth reduction — it is primarily a cosmetic restoration. A crown encases the entire tooth and is used when the tooth is structurally compromised, has a large existing filling, has been root-treated, or needs protection from fracture. The dentist will recommend the most conservative option that achieves the clinical and aesthetic outcome you need.