Services / Prosthodontics
A missing or damaged tooth changes how you eat, speak, and feel about your smile. A fixed crown or bridge restores it permanently — no removable parts, no adhesives. Dr. Rohit Singh fits PFM and zirconia restorations at Creative Smiles, Shibpur.
Understanding the Treatment
A crown (cap) placed over a prepared abutment tooth — fully encasing and protecting it.
Cross-section of a 3-unit FPD: abutment crowns on either side with a pontic (artificial tooth) spanning the gap.
When a tooth is cracked, severely decayed, or weakened after root canal treatment, a crown (cap) covers the entire visible portion. It restores full strength, function, and appearance — cemented permanently, never removed.
A dental bridge spans the gap left by a missing tooth. The teeth on either side are shaped to become anchor crowns. An artificial tooth — the pontic — is fused between them. The entire structure is one unit, cemented permanently. You eat, bite, and speak normally.
Key difference from dentures: A bridge is fixed — cemented onto the anchor teeth. A denture is removable. Most patients who have used both strongly prefer the feel and confidence of a fixed bridge.
You may need a crown if you have:
Cracked or fractured tooth
Deeply decayed or damaged tooth
Tooth weakened after RCT
Discoloured or developmental defect
Worn-down or eroded tooth
Large failing filling
Dr. Rohit Singh evaluates each case with X-ray and clinical examination to determine the most appropriate crown type — based on bite load, tooth position, and aesthetic expectations.
Consequences of Delay
The damage is invisible at first — but certain. Each stage makes the next harder and more expensive to treat.
Within 3 months
Bone resorption begins
The jawbone under the empty socket starts shrinking — it needs tooth root stimulation to maintain density.
3–6 months
Adjacent teeth drift
Neighbouring teeth tilt into the gap. Opposing teeth over-erupt downward. Bite alignment shifts.
6–12 months
Bite problems & wear
Uneven load on remaining teeth causes accelerated wear, sensitivity, and fracture risk on previously healthy teeth.
12+ months
Costly to correct
Drifted teeth may need orthodontic correction before a bridge is even possible. A simple case becomes a complex one.
Choose Your Material
Both are proven, durable options. The right choice depends on tooth position, bite load, and your priorities. Dr. Rohit Singh will advise — but here is what each option actually means.
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal — the proven workhorse
Metal base gives exceptional strength for back teeth under heavy chewing load
Porcelain exterior is tooth-coloured — aesthetically acceptable in most positions
Decades of clinical track record — highly predictable long-term outcomes
More affordable than full zirconia while delivering durable, functional results
A thin dark line can appear at the gum margin over time as gums naturally recede
Contains metal — not suitable for patients with certain metal sensitivities
Full-Zirconia — no metal, maximum aesthetics
Completely metal-free — ideal for patients with sensitivities or those wanting no metal
Translucent quality closely mimics natural enamel — the most aesthetic option available
Extremely strong — harder than PFM, highly resistant to chipping or fracture
No dark gum line ever — tissue response is excellent and remains aesthetic over time
Preferred for front teeth, smile zone restorations, and high aesthetic expectations
Higher cost than PFM — the premium reflects material quality and precision fabrication
Not sure which to choose? Dr. Rohit Singh examines the tooth position, opposing bite, gum health, and your aesthetic expectations before recommending. There is no right answer without seeing your case — book a consultation and get a clear recommendation with full cost breakdown before committing.
Our Protocol
The bridge is made by a specialist dental lab — not improvised chairside. This means the fit, shade, and surface are precisely fabricated.
Day 1
The anchor teeth are shaped under local anaesthesia — you feel nothing. Using rotary instruments, Dr. Rohit Singh creates precise margins for the crown to seat perfectly. An intraoral scan (or impression) captures the preparation and surrounding bite. A temporary crown is placed to protect the tooth while the lab fabricates your permanent restoration over ~4 days.
Visit 2
Day 2 (~4 days later)
The finished crown or bridge arrives from the lab and is tried in before any cement is used. Dr. Rohit Singh checks the fit at the margins, verifies the bite in all positions, and confirms the shade under natural light. Once everything is right, the restoration is permanently cemented. You leave with a fully functional, fixed tooth that feels like your own.
Precision Technology
A crown is only as good as the impression it is made from. At Creative Smiles, complex crown and bridge cases use digital intraoral scanning — the same technology used in premium dental centres.
No putty, no gaggingA slim digital wand is gently moved over the teeth. It captures a precise 3D map of the preparation and bite in minutes — completely comfortable, even for patients with a sensitive gag reflex.
More accurate than impressionsTraditional putty impressions can distort during removal or setting. Digital scans eliminate this source of error — the data sent to the lab is geometrically exact.
Faster lab turnaroundThe scan is transmitted to the lab digitally. No physical impression box to transport, no risk of damage in transit. The lab can begin fabrication the same day.
You can see your own scanThe 3D model of your teeth appears on screen in real time. Dr. Rohit Singh can show you exactly where the preparation margins sit and how the bridge will span the gap.
From Scan to Crown
After the scan leaves the clinic, it travels to a specialist dental laboratory where it is engineered, not just crafted.
Your crown is made by a dedicated dental lab technician — not improvised chairside. Lab-made restorations have superior surface detail, better marginal fit, and longer functional lifespans than anything produced on-site.
The scan is loaded into Exocad — industry-standard CAD software — where the crown anatomy is designed digitally in 3D. Every cusp, margin, and contact point is precisely engineered before a single material is milled or pressed.
Shade selection under natural light — matched to your adjacent teeth before fabrication begins.
Your Specialist
Crown and bridge work requires an eye for aesthetics, precision in tooth preparation, and a reliable lab relationship. Dr. Rohit Singh's FRCD qualification is specifically in restorative clinical dentistry — this is his primary clinical focus.
FRCD – Hong KongFellowship in Restorative Clinical Dentistry — international postgraduate qualification in crowns, bridges, and full-mouth rehabilitation.
Fellowship in Aesthetic Dentistry – 2022Specialist training in smile design, shade selection, and cosmetic crown work.
BDS – WBUHS, 2019Dr R Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Kolkata.
CDH Convenor, IDA HowrahActive in advancing dental standards and continuing education across Howrah.
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"Got a crown after root canal. The fit is perfect and it looks completely natural. Dr. Rohit explained every step. Clinic is clean and well-equipped."
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Transparent Pricing
Crown and bridge fees depend on the material chosen, the number of units, and the complexity of preparation. Dr. Rohit Singh gives a complete cost breakdown after examination — before any work begins.
PFM Crown / Bridge Unit
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Porcelain-fused-to-metal. Durable, proven, cost-effective. Suitable for most positions.
Zirconia Crown / Bridge Unit
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Full zirconia, metal-free. Maximum aesthetics and strength. Preferred for visible teeth.
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Examination, X-ray review, material recommendation, and full cost plan before you decide anything.
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Common Questions
PFM has a metal base with a porcelain exterior — strong, cost-effective, but a faint dark line can appear at the gum margin over time. Zirconia is metal-free, fully ceramic, more translucent, and aesthetically superior — particularly for visible front teeth. Both last 10–15+ years with good care. Dr. Rohit Singh will recommend based on tooth position and your expectations.
Yes — the tooth is shaped (reduced) under local anaesthesia to create space for the crown to sit at the correct height. It is painless. A temporary crown protects the tooth while the permanent one is made in the lab.
A well-made, well-maintained bridge typically lasts 10–15 years. Zirconia bridges often outlast PFM. The critical maintenance step is cleaning under the pontic daily with a floss threader — removing plaque from the area a toothbrush cannot reach.
Bone loss, adjacent tooth drift, bite imbalance, increased wear on remaining teeth, higher gum disease risk. None of this reverses without intervention. Placing a bridge early is always simpler and less expensive than correcting years of subsequent damage.
Neither is universally better. A bridge is faster, less invasive, and more affordable — but requires reshaping adjacent teeth. An implant preserves those teeth and replaces the root, preventing bone loss. For most patients wanting a fixed solution quickly and cost-effectively, a bridge is an excellent choice. Dr. Rohit Singh will give you an honest comparison for your specific case.
Use a floss threader or interdental brush to clean under the pontic — the artificial tooth — where a regular toothbrush cannot reach. This removes food and plaque from beneath the bridge and prevents gum disease in the gap area. Dr. Rohit Singh demonstrates the technique at your cementation appointment. It takes less than a minute once you learn it.
Two visits. Four days. A fixed, permanent restoration that looks and functions like your own tooth. Book a consultation and get a full material recommendation and cost breakdown before committing to anything.
Creative Smiles · 37/1 Kshetra Banerjee Lane, Naora, Shibpur, Howrah – 711102