Crowns & Bridges

Prosthodontic restoration of damaged or missing teeth using high-quality ceramic or zirconia crowns and bridges, delivered by specialist prosthodontists at Raffles Dental.

Raffles Dental offers comprehensive prosthodontic services including dental crowns and bridges, designed to restore both the function and aesthetics of damaged, weakened, or missing teeth. A dental crown (cap) is indicated when a tooth is heavily decayed, fractured, has undergone root canal treatment, or requires structural reinforcement. Modern crowns at Raffles Dental are typically fabricated from high-strength zirconia or porcelain-fused-to-zirconia, which combines the translucency and aesthetics of ceramic with the durability of zirconium oxide. These materials are biocompatible and resist staining, making them preferable to older porcelain-fused-to-metal options that can show dark metal margins over time. A dental bridge is used to replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring an artificial tooth (pontic) to the adjacent natural teeth or implants, which are prepared as crowns to support the bridge structure. Bridge options include traditional (tooth-supported), cantilever (single-abutment), Maryland bonded (minimally invasive with metal or ceramic wings), and implant-supported bridges for edentulous spans. The crown and bridge procedure typically involves two appointments: an initial preparation visit including tooth shaping, digital impression taking, and placement of a temporary restoration; and a second visit for fitting and cementation of the definitive restoration. Raffles Dental's prosthodontists work with accredited dental laboratories to ensure precise shade-matching and occlusal alignment. Crowns and bridges at Raffles Dental may be Medisave-claimable in specific circumstances (e.g., following oral surgery) — the treating clinician will advise on eligibility during consultation.