Crowns are designed to cover your tooth completely. Bridges are a method of replacing a missing tooth by using the adjacent teeth to provide support.
Dental crowns provide strength and restore the tooth to its natural appearance and function. Crowns are an excellent solution for teeth that have been broken, weakened by large fillings, or fractured. Dental bridges can replace one or more teeth and are available in various materials and designs. A dental tooth bridge is ideal where implant surgery is not possible or not desired.
Dental Crown and Bridge Treatment Process
There are numerous materials available for dental crowns and bridges, ranging from full gold, porcelain bonded to metal, to full porcelain materials, with further options within each category. Our professional team of dentists will explain the benefits and options of each type of dental crown and bridge material to help you make the best choice for your smile.
Our dentist will proceed to prepare the teeth for the dental crown or bridge abutments under local anaesthetic. Preparation involves trimming and shaping the tooth to make it ideal for the crown or bridge to come. An impression will be taken of the prepared tooth or teeth, the opposite jaw and the interrelationship. The impression will be sent to our dental laboratory along with detailed shading and design information for them to fabricate your dental crown or bridge.
It typically takes one to two weeks for a dental laboratory in Singapore to fabricate your crown or bridge. You will be provided with a temporary prosthesis while you wait for your next fitting appointment.
Our dental team will schedule an appointment to check the prosthesis for fit and occlusion before cementing the dental crown or bridge into place. Minor adjustments may be necessary during the final fitting.
Cost for Dental Crown or Bridge in Singapore
The procedures for crowns and bridges are similar, with the first appointment to investigate and prepare the tooth, and the second visit to place the crown or bridge. Thereafter, taking care of your crown or bridge after treatment is integral to maintaining your overall oral health, including any follow-up visits as advised by your dentist to ensure your new crown or bridge functions as it should.
Dental crown cost varies from dental bridge costs in Singapore. Fees for crown and bridge work differ greatly depending upon design and material choice.
We encourage you to make an appointment to meet with our dentists at TEETH @ Tiong Bahru Dental Clinic in Singapore for a consultation to discuss your particular needs and dental crown and bridge treatment costs.
