Definition

Dental crowns: When are they needed?

Protection of fragile teeth

  • Teeth damaged by severe tooth decay or fractures.
  • Teeth that have undergone root canal treatment (devitalised).

Aesthetic restoration

    • To correct the shape, size or colour of teeth.
    • Replacement of old visible metal crowns.
    • Dental bridge support

The crowns serve as pillars to support a dental bridge.

Dental implant cover

A ceramic crown can be placed on an implant to replace a missing tooth.

The 3D scanner, ideal for digital impressions

The intraoral 3D scanner creates a digital 3D image of your teeth, which the laboratory then uses to create the prosthetics

The intraoral 3D scanner creates a digital 3D image of your teeth, which the laboratory then uses to create the prosthetics(aligners, veneers, crowns and bridges) by computer. This intraoral scanner is a valuable diagnostic and digital impression-taking tool.

Manufacture of the crown

Extremely precise digital impressions are taken before a customised crown is made by a team of highly qualified prosthetics specialists based in Geneva.
During the manufacturing phase of the final crown, a temporary crown is fitted.

Lifespan of a crown

The average lifespan of a crown is between 10 and 20 years. Several factors influence this longevity: crown material, oral hygiene, patient habits, crown position and dental check-ups/scaling by a dental hygienist.

Bridges: different types

    • Conventional bridge: Requires preparation of the adjacent teeth, sometimes with root canal treatment, to enable optimal adjustment.
  • Bonded bridge: It preserves the adjacent teeth by attaching to their inner surface.
  • Bridge supported by an implant : It is used when there are no pillar teeth, with implants placed to support the bridge.

Treatment procedure

The placement of a dental bridge takes place over several stages, spread across multiple appointments. The exact process depends on the type of bridge chosen.

  • Preparation
  • The adjacent teeth are prepared to accommodate the bridge.
  • Impressions: A digital impression is taken during the second appointment, offering precision and comfort, without the use of traditional pastes.
  • Fitting and adjustment: The bridge is fitted and adjusted to guarantee an optimal, functional and aesthetic result.
  • Final fixing: The prosthetic is firmly fixed to the adjacent teeth.

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