Crowns, bridges & dentures
Crowns, bridges and dentures – precisely fitted and long-lasting.
What is Crowns, bridges & dentures?
Whether a single crown or a full denture: we compare the options with you for durability, appearance and cost – from a CEREC crown made in the practice to crowns, bridges and dentures from a Swiss dental laboratory. Partial dentures are available as clasp, cast-metal or hybrid dentures without visible clasps.
In four steps
- 01Examination & options
- 02Preparation & digital scan
- 03Try-in
- 04Fitting & check
FAQ
Fixed prosthetics are cemented firmly in the mouth and cannot be taken out by you: crowns and bridges, inlays and onlays, and veneers and Lumineers. Removable prosthetics – full and partial dentures – can be taken out.
All three replace missing tooth substance; the name depends on how large the defect is. A ceramic inlay is matched to the colour of your teeth, does not discolour over time and is more stable than a filling in the long run.
A crown covers a damaged tooth when a filling is no longer enough. Crowns are made of metal-ceramic, zirconia-based ceramic or other metal-free ceramic.
A bridge replaces one or more teeth and is anchored on at least two neighbouring teeth or on implants. It is fixed permanently in the mouth and is usually made of metal-ceramic or zirconia ceramic.
It takes some time: because a denture can move, getting used to it can take longer. In return it fits precisely, restores your bite and makes oral hygiene easier.
When only some teeth are missing but their number or position does not allow a bridge. The partial denture is attached to your own teeth or to implants.
Usually two to four, depending on whether we mill it in the practice or a laboratory makes it.
Usually not. Where necessary, we use local anaesthesia. For anxious patients we also offer treatment under general anaesthesia.
In Switzerland, dental treatment is usually not covered by basic health insurance. Many supplementary insurance plans contribute – we will gladly prepare a cost estimate for you to submit.
Usually within the same week – and on the same day if you are in pain. We offer emergency treatment Monday to Saturday until 21:00.