Dental Crowns & Bridges
Dental crowns cap and protect damaged, weakened, or heavily restored teeth, restoring their strength, shape, and appearance so you can bite and chew with confidence. For one or more missing teeth, a bridge anchored to the neighbouring teeth can restore a complete, functional smile.
A cracked, heavily filled, or root-canal-treated tooth often needs more support than a filling alone can offer. Dental crowns cap the tooth completely, restoring its strength, shape, and appearance so it functions like new.
A crown is a custom-made cap that fits over a damaged tooth, protecting it from further wear while restoring its natural shape and function. It's one of the most reliable ways to save a weakened tooth.
At Dental Greens, every crown begins with careful preparation and precise digital scans, ensuring an accurate fit. We shade-match each crown to your natural teeth for a seamless result.
Crowns are commonly used after root canal treatment, for large cavities beyond repair with a filling, or to protect cracked or heavily worn teeth.
When one or more teeth are missing, a bridge fills the gap with a false tooth (or teeth) fused between two crowns anchored to the healthy teeth on either side, restoring your bite without the need for an implant.
Benefits of Dental Crowns & Bridges
- Restores strength to weakened or damaged teeth.
- Protects against further cracking or fracture.
- Custom shade-matched for a natural appearance.
- Improves chewing function and bite comfort.
- Long-lasting with proper care.
- Suitable for teeth after root canal treatment.
The Dental Crowns & Bridges Process
We begin by examining the tooth and gently reshaping it to make room for the crown. Digital scans or impressions capture an exact model, and a temporary crown protects your tooth while the permanent one is crafted.
Once ready, your custom crown is carefully checked for fit and bite before being permanently bonded in place.
Who Is Dental Crowns & Bridges Suitable For
Dental crowns are suitable for patients with a cracked, fractured, heavily filled, or root-canal-treated tooth that needs additional support and protection.
They're also used to restore a tooth's shape after significant wear, or to cover a dental implant.
During your consultation, we'll examine the tooth and confirm whether a crown is the best option for long-term strength.
Your Dental Crowns & Bridges journey
Consultation & Prep
The damaged tooth is examined and gently reshaped to receive the crown.
Impressions or Scans
Precise digital scans or impressions capture the exact fit needed.
Temporary Crown
A temporary crown protects your tooth while the custom one is crafted.
Final Fitting
Your custom crown is checked for fit and bite, then permanently bonded in place.
Crowns vs. Bridges
| Crown | Bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Covers | A single damaged tooth | A gap of one or more missing teeth |
| Adjacent teeth | Left untouched | Nearby healthy teeth are reshaped for support |
| Typical lifespan | 5 to 15 years | 10 to 15 years |
| Cost | Generally more affordable, one tooth | Costlier, multiple crowns plus the replacement tooth |
What Dental Crowns & Bridges costs
| Metal crown | From ₹3,490 |
| PFM crown (general) | From ₹4,690 |
| PFM crown (implant prosthesis) | From ₹8,190 |
| Zirconia crown (metal-free) | From ₹9,490 |
| Zirconia crown (implant prosthesis) | From ₹10,800 |
Starting prices shown for reference only; final cost depends on the material chosen and the tooth being restored. Confirm current pricing at your consultation.
Aftercare & Do's and Don'ts for Dental Crowns & Bridges
- Brush, floss, and rinse daily, paying attention to the edge where the crown meets your gum.
- Wear a mouthguard at night if you tend to grind or clench your teeth.
- Avoid using your teeth as tools, and skip biting nails or chewing on pens.
- Avoid hard ice or sticky candy, which can crack or dislodge a crown.
- If you notice sensitivity to hot or cold, mention it at your next visit.
- Keep up with checkups every six months so we can catch any issues at the margin early.
A closer look
Common misconceptions, cleared up
Crowns look obviously fake compared to real teeth.
Modern ceramic and zirconia crowns are shade-matched and shaped to blend naturally with your surrounding teeth.
Once a crown is placed, that tooth needs no further attention.
Crowns typically last 10 to 15 years and still need regular checkups the tooth underneath can still develop decay, especially at the edges.
A tooth with a crown can't get a cavity anymore.
The crown protects the visible surface, but the underlying tooth and its margins can still decay without good oral hygiene.
Why Choose Dental Greens for Dental Crowns & Bridges
We treat every crown as a long-term investment in your tooth's health, using precise preparation and shade-matching for results that look and feel natural.
Our team explains every step clearly, so you always understand why a crown is recommended and what to expect.
Common questions
With good care, crowns typically last 10 to 15 years or longer.
Yes crowns are custom shade-matched and shaped to blend naturally with your smile.
The procedure is done under local anaesthesia, so it's generally comfortable, with mild sensitivity possible afterward.
We offer several options, including ceramic and porcelain-fused materials, chosen based on the tooth's location and your needs.
Crowns are recommended when a tooth is too damaged or weakened for a filling alone to restore its strength.
Keep the crown safe and see us promptly leaving the tooth exposed for too long raises the risk of decay or bacterial entry. In most cases the same crown can be re-cemented.
Typically two: one to prepare the tooth and take impressions or scans, and a second to fit and cement the finished crown.
Zirconia is currently regarded as a strong all-round choice, combining durability with a natural, translucent appearance we'll recommend the best fit for your tooth's location and function.