Dental crowns and bridges in Abu Dhabi
A crown is a cap that covers a damaged, weak or root treated tooth and restores its shape and strength. A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring false teeth to the teeth on either side.
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Are crowns and bridges right for you?
At Aesthetic Dental Center, crowns and bridges are made in zirconium and ceramic and finished with senior lab technicians rather than a quick chairside shortcut, so they fit precisely and are hard to spot afterwards.
- A tooth that is cracked, heavily filled or badly worn
- A tooth that has had root canal treatment
- One or more missing teeth where an implant is not the right choice
- Old crowns that have discoloured or no longer fit well
Step by step
How crowns and bridges work at the clinic
- 01
Assessment
The tooth and its neighbours are examined under magnification, with an X-ray where needed.
- 02
Preparation
The tooth is shaped under local anaesthetic so the crown can sit over it.
- 03
Impressions and shade
Impressions and shade matching are sent to the lab, and a temporary crown protects the tooth.
- 04
Fitting
The finished crown or bridge is checked for fit, bite and colour, then cemented in place.
- Visits
- Usually two appointments, one to prepare the tooth and one to fit the finished crown or bridge.
- Recovery
- Mild sensitivity for a few days is common. The bite is checked at fitting so it feels natural.
- Worth knowing
- A bridge relies on the teeth either side, which are shaped to support it. Where those teeth are healthy, an implant may be suggested instead.
- Fees
- Fees depend on what the examination finds. You receive the cost as part of your treatment plan after the consultation, before anything is agreed.
Crowns and bridges, led by
Dr. Praveen
Founder. General, implant and surgical dentistry
Dr. Praveen has practised in Abu Dhabi since 1995 and opened Aesthetic Dental Center in 2012, after nearly two decades across the emirate's clinics and hospitals. He is a certified Lumineers provider, works under 3.5x magnifying loupes on every case, and sends anything that leaves the chair to senior lab technicians rather than finishing it quickly in house.
What patients keep mentioning.
- Extractions and implants that turned out to be painless
- Being told what is happening, at each step
- Fillings and crowns that are hard to spot afterwards
Crowns and bridges: common questions
What are your crowns made of?
Zirconium and ceramic, finished with senior lab technicians and matched to the shade of your other teeth.
How many visits does a crown take?
Usually two: one to prepare the tooth and take impressions, one to fit the finished crown.
Crown or implant: which is better for a missing tooth?
An implant replaces the tooth on its own, while a bridge needs the teeth either side for support. The right choice depends on those teeth and the bone, and is explained at the consultation.
Will people be able to tell I have a crown?
The aim is a crown that is hard to spot. Patients often mention in reviews that their crowns and fillings are difficult to pick out afterwards.
Related treatments
- Dental implants in Abu DhabiPlacement through to the final zirconium crown, planned from an OPG scan before anything is touched.Read more
- Root canal treatment in Abu DhabiSingle visit where the tooth allows it. Post and core work when the remaining structure is thin.Read more
- Veneers and Lumineers in Abu DhabiDr. Praveen is a certified Lumineers provider. Contact lens thin porcelain, bonded without grinding the tooth down first.Read more