Dental Crowns & Bridges
What are Dental Crowns & Bridges?
Dental crowns and bridges are sophisticated restorative solutions that repair damaged teeth and replace missing ones, restoring both function and aesthetics to your smile. At Symphony Dental Clinic, your trusted dentist in Bandra West, we create custom-crafted crowns and bridges using premium materials and advanced techniques that deliver natural-looking results designed to last for decades.
Dental Crowns are custom-made caps that completely cover and encase a damaged, weakened, or aesthetically compromised tooth. Think of a crown as a protective helmet for your tooth—it fits precisely over the entire visible portion of the tooth above the gum line, restoring its original shape, size, strength, and appearance.
Dr. Sailee Kalyankar, recognized as the best dentist in Bandra, uses crowns to repair teeth that are severely decayed, cracked, broken, worn down, or have undergone root canal treatment. Crowns can be fabricated from various materials including porcelain (ceramic), porcelain-fused-to-metal, zirconia, E.max, or gold alloy, each offering specific advantages for different situations.
We offer several types of bridges including traditional fixed bridges, cantilever bridges (supported on one side only), Maryland bonded bridges (which attach with metal or porcelain wings), and implant-supported bridges that don’t require alteration of adjacent natural teeth. The choice depends on your specific situation, the location of missing teeth, the condition of adjacent teeth, and your aesthetic preferences.
What Happens During the Dental Crowns & Bridges Procedure
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Comprehensive Examination
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Tooth Preparation and Shaping
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Precise Impressions and Shade Matching
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Final Placement and Adjustment
Ideal Candidates for the Procedure
- Patients with Severely Decayed Teeth: When tooth decay is too extensive for a filling but the tooth can still be saved, crowns restore strength, function, and appearance while preserving the natural tooth root.
- Cracked or Fractured Teeth: Teeth with significant cracks or fractures that compromise structural integrity require crowns to hold the tooth together, prevent further damage, and restore normal function.
- Root Canal Treated Teeth: After root canal treatment, teeth become more brittle and prone to fracture. Crowns protect these vulnerable teeth, significantly extending their lifespan and preventing breakage.
- Individuals with Worn-Down Teeth: Severe tooth wear from grinding (bruxism), acid erosion, or aging can be restored with crowns that rebuild lost tooth structure and restore proper bite relationships.
- Patients Missing One or More Teeth: Bridges provide excellent fixed solutions for replacing missing teeth without the surgery required for implants, restoring your complete smile and preventing adjacent teeth from shifting.
Benefits of Dental Crowns & Bridges
- One of the primary benefits of crowns and bridges is restored functionality. These restorations allow patients to chew and speak comfortably, distributing bite forces evenly and reducing strain on surrounding teeth.
- Aesthetic enhancement is another key advantage. Modern crowns and bridges are designed to mimic natural teeth, improving smile symmetry and confidence.
- Crowns and bridges also help preserve oral structure. By covering damaged teeth or filling gaps left by missing teeth, they prevent neighboring teeth from shifting and reduce the risk of further dental issues.
- Additionally, these restorations are durable and long-lasting when properly cared for. With good oral hygiene and regular dental visits, crowns and bridges can serve patients effectively for many years.
Real Stories, Real Smiles
Google Reviews (5/5)
Getting aligners treatment was always on my mind. Dr Sailee and Dr Sharvari have been excellent. Genuinely happy with the results after 8months of the treatment.
Things have been systematic, and the clinics atmosphere is very comforting.
Went to extract my decayed tooth and it was completely painless.
Good support was provided for the next 4-5 days as well.
Best part is Dr. Sailee tries to save the tooth as much as possible over extraction or placing implants, so I would recommend the clinic for trustworthy experience!
