Crowns and bridges.

Crowns and bridges as a sustainable solution for your teeth in Leiden

Crowns and bridges are permanent dental solutions to restore or replace damaged or missing teeth. At De Schans Dentists in Leiden, we install custom-made crowns and bridges, tailored to your teeth and your wishes. This ensures that your teeth are strong again, fit together properly, and look natural. With crowns and bridges in Leiden, we not only restore the function of your teeth but also your smile. You can chew comfortably again, speak clearly, and smile with confidence, without having to worry about loose or weak teeth.

What are crowns?

A crown is a sturdy cap placed over a damaged or weakened tooth. This treatment is often a good solution if a tooth is severely affected by cavities, a fracture, or a previous root canal treatmentEven when a filling has become very large, weakening the tooth, a crown can provide additional protection. With a crown, we protect the tooth from further wear or breakage, restore chewing function, and ensure a natural appearance. We match the shape and color of the crown as closely as possible to the rest of your teeth, so it's barely noticeable when you smile or speak.

Before placing a crown, the dentist carefully prepares the tooth to create sufficient space for the new crown and ensure a good fit. We ensure that as much healthy dental tissue as possible is preserved. We then take a detailed scan of your teeth, which allows us to custom crown is being designed. This digital process ensures a precise fit and a predictable final result. The final crown is then attached to the tooth with a special adhesive, ensuring it remains strong and comfortable for years to come. This allows you to bite, chew, and smile worry-free again with a tooth that is both strong and aesthetically pleasing.

CEREC crowns: a crown in 1 day in Leiden

At De Schans Dentists in Leiden, you can get CEREC crowns, which we can often place in a single day. You arrive for treatment in the morning or early afternoon, and the permanent crown is placed the same day. A temporary crown is therefore usually unnecessary.

A CEREC crown is a dental crown that is digitally designed and fabricated using computer-aided technology. Unlike traditional crowns, which often require multiple appointments and impressions, we typically make a CEREC crown in a single appointment. After the tooth is prepared, we take a digital impression using a special scanner. Based on this scan, we design the crown in a computer program, and it is milled within a few hours.

CEREC crowns are made of high-quality ceramic material. This ensures a natural appearance, excellent strength, and a comfortable fit. The material is also biocompatible, meaning it is safe for use in the mouth. Thanks to the digital impression and precise design, the crown usually fits your tooth very precisely, contributing to both comfort and functionality.

What are bridges?

A bridge is a fixed dental appliance used to replace one or more missing teeth. A bridge consists of one or more artificial teeth (pontics) attached to the adjacent teeth. These abutments are often fitted with crowns to ensure the bridge's stability and durability.

With a bridge, we restore not only the appearance of your teeth but also their chewing function. You can bite, speak, and smile properly again without the missing tooth being noticeable. At our dental practice in Leiden, we are happy to advise you on whether a bridge, a crown, or another solution is best suited to your situation.

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