Your healthy, confident smile is more than about looks—it influences your speech, chewing function, and entire oral health. At Altamash Dental Clinic in Karachi, our team of specialists is adept at providing restorative treatments such as dental crowns and bridges, which strike a perfect balance between form and function.
What Are Crowns & Bridges?
Dental crowns, or caps, are individually fitted coverings that encompass a cracked, decayed, or compromised tooth. They provide strength, shape, and appearance, similar to natural tooth roots.
Fixed prosthetic appliances for the replacement of one or more missing teeth. A bridge is made up of artificial teeth (pontics) supported by crowns on the supporting teeth, hence “bridging” the space in your smile.
Why Might You Need These?
When to Choose a Crown?
Crowns are suggested for teeth that are:
- Cracked, weakened, or broken
- Heavily decayed or worn
- Treated with root canals
- Unsightly due to discoloration or shaping problems
When is a Bridge the Right Solution?
Bridges are perfect if you’re missing teeth and wish to:
- Restore chewing and speaking function
- Prevent neighboring teeth from moving
- Avoid bite or jaw joint (TMJ) issues
Types of Crowns & Bridges
Crowns
- All-metal (gold or high-noble alloys): Very strong, suitable for back teeth
- Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM): Strong core with a natural look
- All-ceramic/porcelain or zirconia: More aesthetic, ideal for aesthetic teeth
Bridges
- Traditional: Crowns on both sides of the pontic—a tried and trusted method
- Cantilever: Supported from one side; used when a single adjacent tooth is present
- Maryland (resin-bonded): Minimum preparation, bonded through metal wings—ideal for front teeth
- Implant-supported bridges: Suitable for more extended spans, with crowns stabilized on dental implants
The Treatment Process
For Crowns
- Consultation & Assessment – Our dentists assess your teeth.
- Tooth Preparation – The tooth is prepared to receive the crown.
- Digital Impressions – With CAD/CAM, we take accurate digital impressions.
- Crown Fabrication – Milled in-house or outsourced to a lab; temporary crowns cover the tooth in the interim.
- Final Placement – The final crown is cemented.
For Bridges
- Examination & Planning – X‑rays, models, and digital imaging assess support teeth.
- Abutment Prep – Abutment teeth are prepared for the crowns.
- Impression Taking – Dental or traditional molds determine bridge fabrication.
- Temporary Bridge – Temporarily protects and maintains the teeth’s functionality.
- Bridge Delivery – Crowns and pontics are cemented in.
Benefits of Crowns and Bridges Beyond the Smile
Functional Benefits
- Restore strong chewing and enunciated speech
- Evenly distribute bite pressure to decrease stress on individual teeth
- Health Preservation
- Prevent drifting of teeth and malalignment of the bite
- Decrease the risk of gum disease and jaw problems caused by missing teeth
Aesthetic & Structural Advantages
- Replace damaged or missing teeth with natural, long-lasting restorations
- Maintain facial contours—no sunken cheeks or profile
Longevity & Care
With regular check-ups and good care, the benefits of crowns and bridges can last for decades—many patients have them for life. To maximize lifespan:
- Brushing twice a day and flossing or using an interdental device
- Use antimicrobial mouthwash and brush under the bridge
- Prevention of habits liable to damage restorations (such as eating ice or hard foods)
- Regular check-ups with us for professional cleaning and check-ups
Why Altamash Dental Clinic?
- Professional Team: 40+ years of reliable experience in Karachi
- Innovative Technology: CAD/CAM technology for accurate and time-efficient restorations
- Comprehensive Approach: We merge aesthetics, function, and oral health for individualized care
- Comfort & Convenience: Warm ambiance, extended hours (Mon-Sat, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.)
Ready for Your Smile Transformation?
Whether you have a broken tooth that requires a crown or you’re missing one (or several) and are considering bridges, our staff at Altamash Dental Clinic is here to assist you. We apply state-of-the-art techniques and materials to make sure that you not only smile gorgeously but also chew comfortably and have oral health for life.
Reserve your appointment today by calling our helpline. Allow us to restore your smile with the benefits of crowns and bridges.
