If a tooth is severely damaged or missing altogether, dental crowns and bridges are tried-and-tested solutions — fixed, natural-looking and permanently stable. At our practice in Zug, we find the right solution for every situation.
A dental crown (also known as a cap) is an artificial covering that is placed over the remaining tooth stump. It is used when the natural tooth is so severely damaged — due to tooth decay, a crack or a fracture — that a filling or an inlay is no longer sufficient, but the tooth stump can still be preserved.
In some cases, the remaining tooth stump is so short that the crown alone cannot find sufficient support. In such cases, we insert a post (titanium or fibreglass) into the root canal to anchor the crown — this requires prior root canal treatment.
A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth. It is anchored to the adjacent teeth (abutment teeth), which must be ground down for this purpose. A bridge is fixed in place — it cannot be removed.
Nowadays, in suitable cases, we prefer dental implants to bridges, as this avoids the need to grind down healthy neighbouring teeth. We will assess on a case-by-case basis which solution is best for you.
The tooth is carefully prepared, an impression or digital scan is taken and sent to the laboratory. In the meantime, you will be fitted with a temporary crown. After approximately 1–2 weeks, the finished crown is fitted and permanently cemented in place.
We carefully assess which option — crown, bridge or implant — is the right one for each patient. Book a consultation at Baarerstrasse 12 in Zug.
Book an appointment at our practice at Baarerstrasse 12 in Zug.