Crowns and Bridges in London

When teeth get damaged or worm down, they become more susceptible to caries and more damage. Because of this, dental crowns are used to repair damaged, decayed or weakened teeth. 

First, the dentist drills a small portion of your tooth, to give some room for the crown to sit on top of the tooth. Once the crown is ready, the dentist then cements the crown over the top of this prepared tooth.

A crown placed over a dental implant involves a few key steps. First, the oral surgeon surgically inserts a titanium post into the jawbone, serving as a replacement root for the missing tooth. After the implant integrates with the bone through a healing process, the oral surgeon attaches an abutment (small connector) to the implant, which will hold the crown.

The dental lab will then create a custom crown, created to match the size, shape, and colour of your natural teeth. Finally, the dentist securely attaches this crown to the abutment, resulting in a stable and natural-looking tooth that functions like a real one, supported directly by the implant in the jawbone.

A crown does not replace a missing tooth; it covers and restores an existing damaged tooth.

A crown is placed over a single tooth that the dentist prepares beforehand. The dentist ensures this crown stays on the prepared tooth by cementing it.