Crowns and Bridges
Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a custom-made restoration that fits over a prepared tooth, effectively providing it with a new outer surface.
Crowns can be used to restore a tooth that has been significantly weakened by decay, fracture, large fillings or root canal treatment. They can improve the tooth’s strength, function and appearance while helping protect the remaining natural tooth structure.
Crowns can be manufactured from a range of materials, including all-ceramic, porcelain-fused-to-metal and metal or gold, depending on the location of the tooth, your bite, aesthetic requirements and clinical needs.
Work by Dimitri Baciu
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge can be used to replace one or more missing teeth, particularly where there are healthy teeth or other suitable structures adjacent to the gap.
A conventional bridge typically consists of a replacement tooth, known as a pontic, attached to one or more crowns. These crowns are secured to suitable neighbouring teeth, known as abutment teeth, effectively bridging the gap left by the missing tooth or teeth.
Dental implants may provide an alternative way of replacing missing teeth without relying on neighbouring teeth for support.
There is no single solution that is right for everyone. We will discuss the available options with you, including their advantages, limitations and long-term considerations, so that you can make a fully informed decision.
When are dental crowns used?
A crown may be recommended to:
- Strengthen a heavily restored tooth with limited natural tooth structure remaining
- Protect and restore a tooth following root canal treatment
- Restore a fractured or significantly damaged tooth
- Improve the appearance of a misshapen or heavily discoloured tooth
- Provide support for a dental bridge
- Restore a dental implant by providing the visible replacement tooth
Your dentist will discuss the available options and explain why a crown may be appropriate in your particular case.
The dental crown process – what can I expect?
Dental crown treatment generally involves two main appointments.
First appointment
Your dentist will prepare the tooth by removing any damaged or decayed tissue and carefully reducing the outer surface where necessary to create space for the crown.
We use digital impressions, captured with an advanced 3D scanner, to create an accurate representation of your prepared tooth. This information is sent to our dental laboratory so that your crown can be individually designed and manufactured.
A temporary crown will normally be fitted to protect the prepared tooth while your permanent restoration is being made.
Maintaining excellent oral hygiene and healthy gums before and during treatment is important and can contribute to a successful long-term result.
Second appointment
At your second appointment, your dentist will carefully check the crown for fit, appearance, bite and comfort.
Once everything is satisfactory, the crown will be securely bonded or cemented into position. This appointment is usually considerably shorter than the preparation appointment and often takes around 30 minutes.
Why does oral hygiene matter?
A crown cannot protect the tooth from problems caused by plaque and bacteria around its edges.
Good daily brushing and interdental cleaning are therefore essential. Regular dental examinations and hygiene appointments also allow us to monitor the health of the crowned tooth and the surrounding gums.
With appropriate care and maintenance, your crown has the best chance of providing a durable, long-lasting restoration.
Testimonials
Chrissie Parker
3 months ago
Always excellent care and advice. I have complete trust in Deborah and her staff
Ron Docking
3 months ago
Broken tooth and chip stuck under gum while on holiday. First day back, Dmitri carefully removed broken chip,filled remaining tooth.Excellent speedy service!
David Perks
3 months ago
Courteous and helpful service. I have been a client for many years for regular tooth maintenance and repair
Rod Parrish
3 months ago
Elliot
3 months ago
Been coming here since I was 8. It is a very nice practice and everyone is very welcoming
Vicky Salter
4 months ago
I have been coming to New Road Dental practice since I was a baby. I am now 34 and this will always be my dentist. I am always treated with such great care and patience. From the dentist to the hygienist, I am always given such great advice on how to keep my teeth and gums healthy. Reception are always the loveliest ladies too.
Maximilian Harazin
5 months ago
I’ve been going to New Road Dental for my regular checkups and dental work for years, and I couldn’t be happier. My dentist, Debbie, is absolutely wonderful. She always treats me with outstanding professionalism, genuine friendliness, and respect. I highly recommend her and the practice to anyone looking for a great dentist!
Alison Speed
5 months ago
All team members are Friendly & helpful
John Willis
5 months ago
The staff are all very cheerful, welcoming and professional. It is easy to make an appointment and once at the surgery there is very little waiting time. I have been coming to this practice for dental treatment since 1981 and I have always been extremely satisfied with the service.
Ken Snow
6 months ago
I’ve received dental treatment at NRDP over many years and have always found them to be very professional & accommodating. Equipment is modern and under Dimitri’s leadership the Team provides a warm & friendly environment in which to have treatment . Ken S.
Rosalind Pritchard
6 months ago
Excellent level of treatment, good clear explanation of work required. Very friendly staff who go the extra mile to be helpful. Thank you all.
Sam and Samantha Orsborne
6 months ago
From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel really welcome. The receptionist was so friendly and kind, and took the time to chat with us which instantly put us at ease. There’s parking right outside the building as well, which made getting there really easy and stress-free.
We went for teeth whitening, and before anything started, Dimitri explained everything properly to us in a way that was easy to understand. We never felt rushed and could ask as many questions as we wanted, which made us feel really comfortable and confident from the start. You can tell they genuinely care about their patients and want you to feel relaxed.
The clinic itself is very modern and spotless, with really impressive equipment. We had 3D scans done for the moulds, which was such a cool experience and made everything feel very high-tech and precise. Throughout the whole appointment we felt like we were in safe hands and were looked after so well. Overall, it was such a positive experience and we received amazing care from start to finish.
Cezary Kucewicz
7 months ago
I came in for an emergency appointment, which ultimately led to the extraction of my wisdom tooth. I’m usually quite nervous about visiting the dentist, but Debbie and her team were absolutely incredible – without a doubt the best dental experience I’ve ever had!
From the moment I walked in, their warmth, friendliness and professionalism immediately put me at ease. The whole procedure was carried out quickly, smoothly and completely painlessly, bringing instant relief after several days of tooth pain.
I’m so grateful for the care I received and couldn’t recommend New Road Dental Practice more highly. Truly outstanding!
Robert Moss
8 months ago
I have been with this Surgery since 2020 and have always received an excellent service from the team. Communication is a massive plus especially the appointment reminders.
Christine Bainbridge
8 months ago
Dimitri and his team strike the right balance between top-notch professional clinical treatment and a friendly atmosphere. It’s a pleasure to go to New Road Dental practice, where I know I can expect first-class care. Excellent patient experience: if I could award more than five stars, I would! Thank you everyone.
Beverley Elston
9 months ago
Dr. Deborah Johnson is my dentist.
I’m a new patient at this practice and I have received nothing but great service from all the staff members, a warm welcome.
Thorough and great results from my treatment.
I would highly recommend this dental practice.
Thank you to the team Beverley
Chris Dyson
10 months ago
I am usually reluctant to post reviews in case it jinxes an otherwise good product or service, but in the case of New Road Dental practice I have no such reservations. They are excellent! During an appointment with Debbie today, I had what I shall call a composite reconstruction. Most of my tooth was gone but she did an amazing job of rebuilding it so that it is now indistinguishable from the one next to it. All the while taking care to keep me informed in her friendly and professional way. Many thanks to Debbie, her able assistant and all the team at New Road Dental practice.
Kathryn Bowman
10 months ago
From the moment you arrive you are met with a welcome smile.
All the team are kind, friendly and professional.
I’ve been a patient of Dimitri’s for a few years now and he is so patient, putting you at ease and explaining fully the required treatment.
“Kindness, professional expertise and reliability in an emergency…the perfect Saffron Walden dentist.