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Restorative & Prosthodontics

Crowns & Bridges

Restore damaged teeth and replace missing ones with custom crowns, bridges and full-mouth restorations.

What they are

Crowns and bridges

Dental crowns

A custom cap that covers and protects a tooth that’s cracked, heavily filled, root-canal-treated or worn — restoring its strength and shape.

Dental bridges

Replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring natural-looking replacements to the neighboring teeth or to implants, closing the gap.

For complex cases

Full-mouth restoration

When many teeth are worn, damaged or missing, a full-mouth restoration combines crowns, bridges, veneers and implants into one cohesive plan — rebuilding function, comfort and appearance.

As a Prosthodontist, Dr. Nanjapa specializes in exactly these comprehensive cases.

Questions

Frequently asked

Crown or filling — what’s the difference?+

A filling repairs a small area of decay; a crown restores a tooth too damaged or weak for a filling.

How long do crowns and bridges last?+

Typically 10–15 years or more with good care.

Bridge or implant?+

A bridge is faster and uses the neighboring teeth for support; an implant stands on its own and preserves bone. We’ll advise what’s best.

Will a crown look natural?+

Yes — crowns are shade-matched to your surrounding teeth for a seamless look.

How many visits does it take?+

Traditionally two — one to prepare the tooth and take impressions, and one to place the final restoration.

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New patients welcome, emergencies seen promptly, and PPO insurance accepted.

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