A crown wraps around the tooth and spreads biting forces, lowering the chance of a heavily filled or root-treated tooth splitting.
Know what each of the two main visits involves before you sit down
A crown, often called a cap, covers a weak or broken tooth. A bridge replaces a missing tooth by joining an artificial tooth to crowns on the teeth beside the gap. Both are well-established treatments, yet the phrase “tooth preparation” makes many patients uneasy.
At our Khar clinic the tooth is fully numbed before it is shaped, and you are told what is happening at every stage. If you have a history of dental fear, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) can be added so that the longer first appointment passes more easily.
A crown wraps around the tooth and spreads biting forces, lowering the chance of a heavily filled or root-treated tooth splitting.
A bridge is fixed in place and needs no operation. It is one way to replace a missing tooth when an implant is not suitable or not wanted.
The colour is matched against your neighbouring teeth, and you can see and approve the shade before the crown or bridge is made.
Planning: the dentist examines the tooth and takes an X-ray to check the root and surrounding bone. If there is decay or infection, this is treated first. For a bridge, the supporting teeth must be strong enough to carry the extra load.
Preparation visit: after the anaesthetic has worked, the tooth is reduced on all sides to make room for the crown. You feel vibration and water spray, not pain. An impression or digital scan is then taken, which involves holding still with a tray or scanner in your mouth for a short while.
The temporary: a temporary crown or bridge protects the prepared teeth while the final one is being made. It is weaker than the final version. Chew gently on that side and avoid sticky food. If it loosens or comes off, call the clinic so it can be recemented.
Fitting visit: the temporary is removed and the new crown or bridge is tried in. The dentist checks the fit at the gum line, the contact with adjacent teeth and your bite, then cements it. This visit is usually shorter and often needs little or no anaesthetic.
Settling in: the tooth and gum may feel tender or slightly sensitive to temperature for some days. If the bite feels uneven when you chew, come back for a small adjustment instead of waiting for it to wear in.
Get StartedA crown removes more tooth structure than a filling, so it is suggested only when a simpler repair is unlikely to hold. Typical reasons include:
When a filling makes up most of the tooth, the thin remaining walls can break. A crown gives full coverage.
Pain on biting and releasing can indicate a crack. A crown may stop it spreading, depending on how deep it runs.
Molars and premolars are often crowned after root canal treatment to protect them during chewing.
A bridge can span a space left by one or sometimes two missing teeth, provided the teeth on either side are sound.
The tooth under a crown can decay at the edge where crown meets gum. With a bridge, food collects beneath the false tooth and has to be cleaned out with special floss or an interdental brush. We show you how. With good care these restorations often serve for many years, though they can chip, loosen or need replacing.
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15:36 01 Oct 24
The clinic is well decorated and pristine. All the four dentists there are very experienced and super welcoming. Best place in Bandra for any dental work.
10:45 29 Sep 24
I went for a normal checkup but was amazed to experience laughing gas. They gave me a totally pain-free experience.
10:37 29 Sep 24
I went to Nitro Dentists with my friend and it was a really amazing experience. The doctors were supportive and reassuring.
10:19 19 Jul 24
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10:30 06 Jul 24
Affordable implants are available at Nitro Dentists. Amazing care and attention throughout the treatment.
15:23 01 Jul 24
Affordable dental care is hard to find, but Nitro Dentists in Mumbai delivers top-notch care at a reasonable price.
Crown and bridge appointments are held at Nitro Dentists, 201, Makhija Royale Building, S.V. Road, Khar West, Mumbai 400052, above Noble Chemist. We are open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. If a crown or temporary has come off, keep it safe and call +91 97696 52122 so we can see you soon.