Crowns / Bridges
Dental Crowns and Bridges in Bangalore
One of the most valuable assets you possess is your smile—it reflects confidence, helps you communicate effectively, and leaves a lasting impression in social and professional settings. Unfortunately, dental issues such as extensive decay, fractured teeth, or missing teeth can undermine your ability to smile freely and eat comfortably. At Smile Craft advanced dental care, our expert dental crown and bridge services in Bangalore are designed to restore both the strength and the aesthetics of your teeth, giving you back a healthy, radiant smile that you’ll be proud to show off.
Understanding Dental Crowns & Bridges
Dental crowns (often called “caps”) are customized prosthetic restorations that fully enclose a damaged tooth above the gum line. They protect and strengthen weakened or cracked teeth, restoring proper form and function. Bridges, on the other hand, replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring an artificial tooth (pontic) between two supporting crowns placed on the adjacent natural teeth (abutment teeth). Together, crowns and bridges form a comprehensive solution for:
- Protecting extensively decayed or cracked teeth
- Covering teeth that have undergone root canal therapy
- Restoring a single missing tooth or a short span of missing teeth
- Improving bite alignment and preventing adjacent teeth from shifting
At Smile Craft, we use high-quality, biocompatible materials—such as porcelain, zirconia, and porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM)—to craft crowns and bridges that seamlessly blend with your natural smile.
Why You Might Need a Crown or Bridge ?
When a cavity reaches deep into the tooth structure, leaving little healthy enamel, a crown provides essential strength and protection to prevent further damage.
Even a minor crack can compromise the integrity of a tooth. A crown covers the entire biting surface and shields it from additional stress.
Teeth that have undergone root canal therapy tend to become more fragile over time. Placing a crown over the treated tooth helps restore its function and prolong its lifespan.
Gaps from missing teeth can lead to shifting of the adjacent teeth, bone loss, and changes in bite mechanics. A bridge replaces the missing tooth or teeth, preventing these issues and restoring chewing efficiency.
In some cases, a crown can correct a tooth that is severely discolored, misshapen, or poorly aligned—providing an instant aesthetic enhancement.
Types of Crowns & Bridges We Offer
At Smile Craft, our goal is to match every restoration as closely as possible to your natural teeth in shape, color, and texture. The primary crown and bridge materials we use include:
All-Ceramic (Porcelain) Restorations
- Ideal for front teeth and areas where a high level of aesthetics is required.
- Provides excellent color-matching capability, translucency, and a lifelike appearance.
- Metal-free and highly biocompatible.
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) Restorations
- Combines the strength of a metal substructure with the aesthetics of a porcelain overlay
- Well-suited for back teeth that endure heavier biting forces
- Slightly less translucent than all-ceramic crowns but still highly natural in appearance
Zirconia Restorations
- Extremely strong and fracture-resistant, making them perfect for both front and back teeth
- Modern zirconia can be fabricated with lifelike translucency and color matching
- Metal-free and highly durable
Full Metal Crowns
- Less common nowadays but still an option for back teeth under certain circumstances
- Highly durable, with minimal tooth-removal required
- Metal color can be a drawback if aesthetics is a priority
The choice of material depends on several factors—location in the mouth, bite dynamics, aesthetic preferences, and budget. During your consultation, our Smile Craft specialists will discuss the best option for your unique needs.
Simplified Crown & Bridge Procedure?
Consultation & Digital Scan
Evaluate and digitally scan to plan your restoration.
Tooth Preparation & Temporary
Numb, reshape tooth, take impression, place temporary.
Final Restoration & Care
Fit and bond your permanent restoration; maintain care.
Benefits of Choosing Crowns & Bridges at Smile Craft advanced Dental Care
- Preserve Your Natural Tooth Structure : Rather than extraction, a crown salvages and fortifies a damaged tooth, maintaining your natural root.
- Restore Chewing Function & Comfort: Crowns and bridges return full biting power, allowing you to eat your favorite foods without worry.
- Prevent Adjacent Teeth from Shifting: Replacing a missing tooth with a bridge stops neighboring teeth from drifting into the empty space, which can cause bite misalignment and jaw pain.
- Long-Lasting Durability: When properly cared for, a well-fitted crown or bridge can last 10–15 years—or even longer—with routine check-ups and excellent oral hygiene.
- Natural, Lifelike Appearance: Using premium materials and digital shade-matching ensures your restoration blends seamlessly with your existing teeth.
- Boosted Confidence & Self-Esteem : A complete, healthy smile creates a positive first impression and encourages you to socialize, speak, and laugh freely.
Our Happy Clients
Your Smile Deserves the Best Care
At our Bangalore clinic, we prioritize your comfort and oral health. Whether it’s a routine check-up or comprehensive dental treatment, our dedicated team is here to support your journey to a healthier smile.
FAQs
Dental crowns are custom-made “caps” that encase a damaged, decayed, or weak tooth above the gum line. In Bangalore, where dietary habits can include hard foods and extended use of hot, spicy cuisine, teeth are more prone to cracks, fractures, and extensive decay. A crown strengthens the tooth structure, prevents further damage, and restores both function and aesthetics so patients can chew normally and smile confidently.
Bangalore clinics typically offer:
- All-Ceramic (Porcelain) Crowns: For front teeth where natural appearance is paramount.
- Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) Crowns: A metal substructure for strength, overlaid with porcelain for a natural look—ideal for back teeth.
- Zirconia Crowns: Highly durable and fracture-resistant, suitable for both front and back teeth.
- Full Metal Crowns (Gold/Alloys): Rarely used today, but still an option for back molars where aesthetics are less critical.
Dental crowns generally last between 5 to 15 years, depending on factors like the material used, oral hygiene practices, and habits such as teeth grinding or biting hard objects. With proper care, some crowns can last even longer.
The procedure for placing a dental crown is typically not painful, as local anesthesia is used to numb the area. Post-procedure, some patients may experience mild sensitivity or discomfort, which usually subsides within a few days.
- To ensure the longevity of your dental crown:
- Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste.
- Floss daily, especially around the crown area.
- Avoid chewing hard foods like ice or hard candies.
- Wear a night guard if you grind your teeth.
- Visit your dentist regularly for check-ups.