Crowns, bridges and veneers
Prosthetic work solves two things at once: it restores chewing and it restores appearance. We place metal-free zirconia and pressed-ceramic crowns and veneers, conventional metal-ceramic work, bridges and dentures. Which is right for you depends on the condition of the remaining teeth and on what you expect.
- Metal-free ceramic for front teeth
- Zirconia for back teeth and bridges
- Veneers with minimal preparation
- Try-in before final cementation
The options
A crown covers the whole tooth. It is used when too much tooth structure is gone for a filling to hold, or after root canal treatment, when the tooth becomes brittle.
A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by resting on the neighbours. It requires those teeth to be prepared — which is why we always discuss an implant as an alternative first.
A veneer is a thin ceramic shell on the front of the tooth. It addresses shade, small chips and gaps with minimal intervention.
A denture is the answer when many teeth are missing. We make full and partial dentures, and where appropriate implant-retained dentures, which do not move.
Choosing the material
For front teeth we almost always suggest metal-free ceramic, because shade and translucency match best. For back teeth, where chewing forces are highest, zirconia gives the best balance of strength and appearance. Metal-ceramic remains a perfectly sound choice where appearance is not the priority.
On request we give you the exact manufacturer and product of everything we place, in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How many visits does a crown take?
Usually three to four: preparation and impressions, a framework try-in, a shade try-in, and cementation. You wear a temporary crown in between, so you are never without a tooth. For patients travelling from abroad we compress this into two trips.
Will it look artificial?
With metal-free ceramic, generally not. The shade is chosen with you in daylight, and the ceramic transmits light much as enamel does. Metal-ceramic is durable and cheaper, but on front teeth it can show a greyish line at the gum over time.
Crown or veneer?
A veneer covers only the front surface and needs far less preparation, but it requires the underlying tooth to be sound. A crown is used when the tooth is weakened — large fillings, or after root canal treatment.
Not sure what you need? You do not have to be.
Send us a photo and a few words. We will reply with an assessment, a treatment outline and an indicative quote — before you commit to anything.