An implant replaces the tooth on its own root and leaves the neighbours untouched, which is why it is usually recommended where they are healthy. A bridge is quicker, avoids surgery and can be the better choice when the neighbouring teeth already need crowns. We show you both.

How long do crowns last?

Ten to fifteen years is typical and many last longer. The crown itself does not decay, but the tooth underneath can, so cleaning at the margin and hygiene visits matter.

Will the crown match my other teeth?

Yes. The shade is recorded digitally and checked in natural light, and because our technician is part of the team the crown can be adjusted before it is finalised.

Does it hurt to have a crown?

The tooth is numbed with local anaesthetic, so the preparation is comfortable. Some sensitivity for a few days after fitting is normal and settles.

What is a resin bonded bridge?

A false tooth with a thin wing that is glued to the back of a neighbouring tooth, with little or no preparation. It is minimally invasive, non destructive and particularly good for replacing a front tooth.

Dental Crowns and Bridges West Byfleet

A crown fits over a tooth like a thimble over a thumb, covering it completely. It’s used when a tooth is heavily filled, cracked, worn or weakened by root canal treatment, restoring its size, shape and strength while improving its colour and position. The tooth is shaped to make room, a digital impression is taken, a temporary crown is fitted, and the final ceramic crown is made by our partner laboratory and bonded at the next visit.

A bridge closes a gap by attaching a false tooth to one or more neighbouring teeth. A resin bonded bridge is glued to the back of a neighbouring tooth with minimal preparation, which makes it the most conservative option and a good choice for front teeth. A conventional bridge uses crowns on the teeth either side, which is stronger but requires more preparation. For a gap where the neighbouring teeth are healthy, a single-tooth implant is usually the better long term answer because it leaves them untouched.

Our crowns and bridges are made by our own laboratory technician, which means shade and shape are checked with the person who makes them and adjustments are faster.

	Implant	Bridge	Denture
Neighbouring teeth	Left untouched	Usually cut for crowns	Clasps rest on them
Fixed or removable	Fixed	Fixed	Removable
Protects jawbone	Yes	No	No
Typical lifespan	Many years with care	10 to 15 years or more	5 to 10 years
Guide fee, one tooth	£3,500 complete	£950 per unit	from £950

Implant

Bridge

Denture

Neighbouring teeth

Left untouched

Usually cut for crowns

Clasps rest on them

Fixed or removable

Fixed

Removable

Protects jawbone

Yes

Typical lifespan

Many years with care

10 to 15 years or more

5 to 10 years

Guide fee, one tooth

£3,500 complete

£950 per unit

from £950

Ceramic crown	£1,050
Bridge, per unit	£950
Post and core	£295
Ceramic inlay or onlay	£795
Implant, abutment and crown, complete	£3,500

Dental crowns and bridges in West Byfleet

Crown and bridge work by Dr Kal

Crowns, bridges and the choices between them

How it works at LUSSO, step by step

Assessment

Preparation

Laboratory

Fit

Care

Fees for crowns and bridges

How the options compare

Crowns and bridges: your questions answered

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