In search for a dental clinic that can do your dental crowns or bridges in Singapore in just a day? This article is for you.

Did you know that our set of teeth can last for centuries? This is proven by the recent discovery made by scientists after unwrapping the mummified remains of Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep I and finding his set of teeth intact—3500 years following his death. Scientists noted that “he had beautiful, good teeth.” Alas, not all of us are lucky enough to reach adulthood with pristine pearly whites, but Dennis Tan Dental, a dental clinic in Raffles Place, can help restore health and improve the appearance of our teeth.

Despite being the most resilient and hardest objects in our body, our teeth are not exempted from wear and tear. As we spend our life eating, drinking, and getting into vices that negatively affect our oral health, our teeth’s condition is highly compromised. The everyday chewing and grinding of food, plus drinking beverages that bring stain and poor dental habits can damage our teeth. Worst comes to worst, we may find ourselves someday spitting out one tooth after the other.

If you found this page because you have reached a point in your life where you are suffering the consequences of an unsightly set of teeth, hear this: you may lose a tooth or two, but do not lose hope! Luck is on your side as recent technological advancements in the field of dentistry have paved the way for more dental products and procedures to be immediately accessible for everyone.

What are the treatment options for damaged or lost teeth?

There are various treatment options for damaged or lost teeth. Two of the most popular recommendations by most dentists are dental crowns and dental bridges.

What is a dental crown and a dental bridge?

A dental crown is a “cap” that is formed to look like a tooth. This is used to improve the appearance of the tooth by altering its size and shape, and likewise hiding any tooth imperfections once the dental crown is set to cover a damaged tooth. A dental crown also helps to strengthen a tooth.

On the other hand, a dental bridge is composed of dental crowns and false teeth that work to close the gap as a result of tooth loss in between teeth. A dental bridge is composed of two crowns located at each end that serve as anchors and faux tooth or teeth in between the anchoring crowns that replace the missing tooth or teeth.

What are the benefits of a dental crown and a dental bridge?

Dental crowns can benefit you by:

  • Covering discoloured tooth or teeth
  • Holding pieces of a cracked tooth together to prevent breaking
  • Improving the appearance of a misshapen tooth
  • Keeping a dental bridge in its right place
  • Supporting a tooth that has a large filling
  • Restoring broken or heavily damaged tooth

Dental bridges can benefit you by:

  • Fixing your bite and ability to grind food
  • Improving the appearance of your teeth and smile
  • Keeping the contour of your face
  • Enhancing your ability to speak
  • Maintaining the correct alignment of the rest of your teeth

What options are available when choosing a dental crown or bridge?

Dental crowns can be made from any of the following materials:

Materials that make up dental bridges include:

  • Ceramics
  • Porcelain-fused-to-metal
  • Metal
  • Porcelain
  • Plastic

Dental bridges can be fabricated according to these three types:

  • Cantilever bridges
  • Maryland bonded bridges
  • Traditional bridges

How long does it take to get a dental crown or dental bridge?

Traditionally speaking, the process of getting either a dental crown or dental bridge can take several weeks to complete. Yes, that means you are going to make more than one trip to see your dentist.

Why does it take too long to have this dental appliance made?

 It actually involves a lot of steps, like meeting your dentist for your consultation and undergoing different procedures (e.g. getting your teeth impressions, fitting a temporary bridge, etc.). The process extends to a couple of weeks mainly because, for dental clinics that do not have in-house dental labs, the moulds of your teeth is shipped out to a laboratory abroad where your permanent dental crowns or dental bridge is produced. Any adjustments that need to be done prior to the final fitting of the crown or bridge will also entail additional waiting time as they need to be shipped back to the manufacturer for corrections.

Where can you get a dental crown or dental bridge that is done in one day?

In Singapore, Dennis Tan Dental provides single day services for dental crowns and dental bridges! This dental clinic in Rochor houses CAD/CAM equipment.

Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing, or CAD/CAM, is a system that works to design and fabricate dental prostheses used for dental restorations. Examples of which are:

  • Bridges
  • Crowns
  • Crown lays
  • Dentures
  • Inlays and onlays,
  • Veneers

An in-house CAD/CAM machine can produce an inlay in one hour and other prostheses within one day. This cuts down the treatment duration greatly, which not only saves time, but also effort as you will no longer need to go back and forth to your dentist after undergoing a CAD/CAM restoration.

How does a CAD/CAM procedure work?

A CAD/CAM procedure uses high-tech equipment. Dennis Tan Dental uses CEREC powered by Sirona for their CAD/CAM service. To start your procedure, a digital impression of your teeth is taken using a 3D scanner. Your dental crown or bridge will be designed digitally using this image. Following your crown or bridge’s design, the material from which the appliance is to be made will be selected.

These are the materials available for the creation of your dental crown or bridge:

  • max
  • Feldspathic porcelain
  • Hybrid ceramics
  • Zirconia

Following material selection, the dental prosthesis is fabricated by the milling unit. Then after waiting for an hour or so, your crown or bridge is finally complete! You can expect your restoration teeth to look natural beside your other remaining teeth.

There is no longer any need to delay in getting your teeth fixed as one day dental crowns and bridges are conveniently within your reach! Visit Dennis Tan Dental today!

Dennis Tan Dental

Dr Dennis Tan

The Arcade 11 Collyer Quay, #03-28, Singapore 049317

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