Crown and Bridge restorations: strong, natural-looking restorations tailored to your practice
All of your Crown and Bridge restorations are uniquely designed by our experienced CAD team and hand finished to your specific requirements by our fantastic, experienced and dedicated Ceramic team.
We use the very best materials and techniques to produce high quality, natural, bespoke restorations for you and your patient.
Advanced materials for strong, natural crown and bridge restorations
There are a plethora of ceramic materials to choose from in order to achieve the most natural aesthetics. These range from a full contour monolithic solution to a more traditionally layered crown or bridge.
The material of choice by many Clinicians is a Monolithic material, whether that be a high strength Zirconia or a Lithium Disilicate.
Flexible solutions for every crown and bridge case
Why choose GoDigital Dental for Crowns and Bridges?
From single units to full-arch bridgework, our crown and bridge restorations are crafted to the highest standards.
Utilising advanced digital workflows and meticulously tailored designs, we deliver restorations that combine exceptional precision with aesthetic excellence. With GoDigital Dental, you can trust in seamless results that meet the most discerning clinical and cosmetic expectations.
Zirconia for Modern Dentistry
Monolithic Zirconia
Zirconia was traditionally used for strength as an alternative to metal bonded and over the years this material has not only increased in strength allowing us to utilise it for full arch implant cases, it has also vastly improved in aesthetics. We use the very best Zirconia we can source which gives our dentists the best of both worlds, for both crowns and bridges. We have seen quite a shift from a more traditionally layered crown or bridge to gain that Aesthetic result to using a fully Monolithic zirconia. This said the development of Zirconia has seen it go from a pure white block to a multilayered monolithic block with high translucencies and durability for us to be able to achieve those high demands of cosmetic cases.
Advanced Ceramics for Crown and Bridge Restorations
Lithium Disilicate
Lithium Disilicate (or Ivoclar Emax) has been widely used for those hyper sensitive cosmetic cases. With its translucency and strength this material can provide beautiful results for veneer cases, inlays and onlays as well as posterior work. The beauty of Lithium Disilicate is that as a laboratory we have a choice of opacities to aid us in block selection for those more difficult to cover cases. The Cam block selection ranges from HO- High Opacity to HT-High Translucency, with the aid of online tools to select the correct block shade we are in a position to communicate effectively with the Clinician to help them predict the final result.
Translucent Ceramics For a Natural Finish
Feldspar Ceramics
Feldspar ceramics are a great way of achieving a more natural finish to a highly aesthetic case due to its excellent translucencies and natural tooth like appearance. These materials are mainly glass-based, making them highly aesthetic but relatively lower in strength compared to other dental ceramics.
They can be used in layered restorations where they are fused to a stronger core (such as zirconia or metal) to enhance durability while maintaining aesthetic qualities. Due to their brittleness they are less suitable for high stress areas but are worth considering as an option for veneer cases and is something we are more than happy to discuss with you and your team.
High-Performance Hybrid for Crown & Bridge Work
Hybrid Dental Ceramics
Hybrid ceramic is a great solution for those restorative situations where a full ceramic as we know it isn’t suitable.
Our Technicians may suggest using these materials at times where there is little space perhaps in a posterior region and a gold alloy isn’t an acceptable material for your patient.
A Hybrid Ceramic still offers high strength and durability, excellent marginal adaptation and is highly aesthetic.
A Hybrid ceramic can be used as crown and bridge work or utilised in full arch implant cases where a metal substructure is used for support.
At GoDigital-Dental, we’re committed to providing the best crowns and bridges using advanced technology and expert craftsmanship. Let us help you deliver high-quality, long-lasting results for your patients.
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Crown and Bridge FAQs
What materials do you use for crown and bridge restorations?
We can offer many different materials to fabricate your crown and bridge restorations.The material of most people’s choice is either Lithium disilicate or Zirconia. However we can offer whichever material you prefer, whether that is a more traditional metal bonded unit or a full contour unit in an alternative ceramic.
We have requests for full gold crowns in some situations as this is the best material for the case in question. Although materials have advanced considerably over the past 20 years with the development of Digital dentistry there is still the need to use more of the traditional methods and materials. If you are unsure which material to select, our team can help support you in the correct decision.
How do I choose between glass ceramics and zirconia for my patient’s case?
What shade guide does the Go Digital-Dental Lab team prefer?
Our Ceramic team likes to use 3 different shade guides for different reasons.
The first one being the Vita shade guide. This gives them 16 shades to take shades with and check all outgoing cases. It has been the go to for many years for dentists and technicians as one of the most popular .
The second guide they utilise for the harder to match shades is the Vita 3D Master shade guide. The 3D Master allows the Ceramic team to better select a shade starting with the lightness levels before making the decision on the Hue and Chroma. There are a total of 26 shades to aid us.
The third one is then the bleach shade guides and we use both the Vita and Ivoclar depending on which the dentist prefers.
Would you recommend a PMMA try in for crown and bridge cases?
A PMMA try in would be suggested if we feel that the patient and dentist would benefit from this case review tool. We find it works well in crown and bridge restoration cases where there are drastic changes to either the Occlusal Vertical Dimensions (OVD) or a change to the aesthetics.
It greatly improves the communication between Clinician and patient in that they can decide if the case is going in the direction they had envisaged. Often we all have an image in mind but that is personal to us as individuals and it can be hard to communicate to each other how that should look. Photos are an amazing way of conveying your thoughts to us as a Laboratory and there are occasions where we are not able to provide that result with the case that is presented so the way we can communicate this is by sending you a digital CAD file through Exocad in order for you to sit with your patient and go through this in a virtual way before anything is milled or printed.
Once happy with the design the patient would have the opportunity to wear the PMMA for a very short while to ensure they are happy and ready to proceed to the final ceramic restorations.
Can PMMA prototype try-ins be used as long-term temporaries?
No, PMMA prototype try-ins are not designed for long-term use. They are made to be temporary for the purpose of testing the fit, function, and appearance before the final restoration is created.
Do you accept all IOS’s (Intraoral scanners) for crown and bridge cases?
Yes we accept ALL IOS files. We work with all mainstream software to accept your IOS and we can provide you with a PDF that has all the information to link your scanner to Go Digital-Dental.
We support a fully digital workflow for crown and bridge restorations. These digital impressions are quicker and more accurate than traditional ones, streamlining the process
Once we receive the digital scans, we use advanced computer software (CAD/CAM) to design and manufacture the restorations precisely. The digital workflow ensures that restorations are made to fit well and reduces the need for adjustments, speeding up the process and improving the results.
What turnaround time can I expect for crown and bridge restorations?
We request 10 working days for crown and bridge restorations in the Laboratory based on the below example:
- Mon (Day 1): Scan arrives pre 1pm at Go Digital-Dental Laboratory
- Day 2-9: The case is worked on for the next 10 working days
- Fri (Day 10): The case is shipped back to the Dental Practice via Royal Mail on a tracked and signed for pre 1pm delivery
- Cases received after the 1pm deadline will automatically be placed on to the next day’s workflow.
If you have any cases that you require back before the above time frame please give the Lab a call and we will try our very best to fit the case in for you. We understand that some cases have a need of urgency so will accommodate where possible.
Do you provide shade taking services?
Yes, we provide a shade taking service at Go Digital-Dental for all our local practices and their patients. For those who live further afield and wish to attend the lab for a personalised shade take we can facilitate this too. There are great public transport links from Nottingham City centre via a tram link or bus service. We are also situated perfectly for Junction 26 of the M1, being a 4 min drive from there and we have free car parking available too. If directions or further information is required please call the lab and our wonderful Admin assistant can guide your patient to us.
How do your crown and bridge restorations reduce chairside adjustments?
We use precise digital technology to design and create crown and bridge restorations. The use of CAD/CAM technology ensures the restorations are highly accurate, meaning they should fit correctly when placed. This reduces the need for adjustments once the restoration is ready.
We also use PMMA prototype try-ins to refine the fit before the final restoration is made. This step ensures that most of the adjustments are done in advance, which means less time spent on chairside adjustments during the final fitting. The result is a smoother and faster procedure.
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