Crown & Bridges


A Teeth Supported Dental Bridge is a permanent fixed restoration used to replace missing teeth when dental implants are not an option for your treatment. As you would have read in the dental implants section, a bridge is any tooth shaped restoration used to replace missing teeth that is connected by two or more supporting units. When implants are used, they act as the supporting structures for these restorations. Otherwise when not supported by dental implants, more commonly they are supported by two or more sound teeth on either side of the missing teeth.

To replace a tooth with a fixed tooth supported bridge, the tooth in front of the space and the tooth behind the space are prepared to receive crowns, attached to which is the false tooth, or as we call it, a Pontic. For a single missing tooth, this sturdy structure is composed of two crowns and a prosthetic tooth. Thus for a single missing tooth, you will have a bridge consisting of three units, viz. two crowns and the false tooth.

The bridge literally "bridges the gap" between the remaining teeth, stabilizing the jaw by surrounding those teeth with attractive crowns.

The principle functioning of the dental bridge lies on the shoulders of the surrounding teeth. If these teeth are not up to the mark in the health parameter, then the longevity of the dental bridge could be compromised. Furthermore, considering a situation when the surrounding teeth are absolutely healthy with no decay or gum problem,then getting a sub-standard bridge would affect their health in the long run. Thus, as our endeavour to keep your teeth as naturally healthy as possible, we fabricate dental bridges that are specifically made using CAD-CAM machines that help us give you a restoration with the exact precise fit possible. The crown & bridgework are specifically made out of products from the world renowned company, 3M.

To help you differentiate between a sub-standard bridge and a good quality bridge done at Smilekraft Dentistry, we take the example of the following case. The picture below shows a failing bridge on one side with dark gaps at the margins near the gums. That area was prone to food lodgement giving rise to inflammation and infection of the gums and teeth. Also the dark hue created by the gap was also not aesthetically pleasing to the patient.

Testimonials

  • 80% of a Dentist's job is to make his patient comfortable and 20% is the treatment. Dr. Jugal does the 80% and 20% both with a 100% efficiency level. His empathy towards his patient puts the patient at ease immediately. And his skilled hands have a feather touch when it comes to treatment. I have been getting treated by him for the last four years without any complaints. An absolutely go-to Doctor for all the dental ailments I Thank you Dr.Jugal!
    ZARNA JAVERI PATEL
    Vice President and Branch Manager of an MNC Bank
  • Aarna Dental Clinic has been serving my family and me for a long time now, taking care of our teeth. Thank you for always taking my concerns into consideration and for always being happy to answer my questions. Dr. Jugal Sherdiwala is the reason for the massive smile I am wearing right now.
    MAYURI JARIWALA
    Certified Yoga Trainer
  • Dr. Jugal has been my family dentist for close to 8 years now and me & my family are very happy with his work and his caring attitude. He is one of the best dentist in Surat and I highly recommend him for any and every dental treatment.
    DR. BEAUTY SINHA
    Healthcare Communication Consultant
  • I did Visit Dr. Jugal @Aarna Dental for my caping and root canals... worried a lot about all the procedure before it started... But, it all ended exceedingly well, and really appreciate his wisdom at the age of youth exuberance... Fantabulous experience...
    RIDAY PACHCHIGAR
    Owner SARA Exquisite Jewellery
  • I consulted Dr.Jugal for my wisdom tooth extraction. It was a bit complex to remove and required a surgical procedure. It was done with ease and perfection. I am very happy with my end result. I will highly recommend Dr. Jugal for any oral problems.
    DIPIKA SINGHVI
    Senior Sw Engineer ©Bangalore
  • "Always a great experience!!!!" simply defines Dr. Jugal. I have been going to him for years and getting cure for my tooth issues. Sometimes was just filling and another time was complex RCT, and capping and he did a great job. I found him always updated with new techniques, professional, courteous and friendly......... would highly recommend to anyone !!!!
    NAVJOT BATRA
    Admin at International Institute Of Fashion Technology, Surat