Dental crowns and bridges in London’s E20
Replace your missing teeth and restore your smile with dental crowns and bridges at My E20 Dentist.
Carried out by Dr Maria Mitran and Dr Gabriel Popescu, both restorative dentists with years of experience in this kind of work.
- Long-lasting and hardwearing
- A natural-looking solution
- Speak and eat with ease
Why it matters
Restore your confidence with a dental crown or bridge
At My E20 Dentist, we provide various treatment options if you have damaged, decayed or missing teeth. With dental crowns and bridges, we can restore your smile using the remaining healthy tooth structure.
Our quality crowns ensure a seamless, functional, and beautiful result, giving you confidence in eating, biting, and chewing.
Two treatments
Crown or bridge - what’s the difference?
They are often mentioned together because a bridge is anchored by crowns. Here is what each one actually does.
What is a dental crown?
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a damaged or decayed tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. It fully encases the visible portion of the tooth above the gumline and is held in place with a strong dental adhesive.
Crowns are commonly used to protect weakened teeth, cover large fillings, restore broken or worn teeth, support dental bridges, or cover dental implants. They can be made from various materials, including metal alloys or a dental porcelain, for a natural appearance.
What is a dental bridge?
A dental bridge is a fixed dental restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth. It’s called a bridge because it, quite literally, bridges the gap created by missing teeth.
The bridge consists of one or more artificial teeth which are held in place by dental crowns on either side. These crowns are cemented onto the teeth adjacent to the gap, anchoring the bridge securely in place.
Step by step
Dental crowns and bridges - what to expect
Both treatments follow the same rhythm: prepare, take impressions, then fit. Here is how each one runs.
Most crowns and bridges are completed over 2 to 3 appointments across a few weeks.
For a dental crown
Preparing the tooth
Your dentist first prepares the tooth by removing any damaged portions and shaping it to fit the crown.
Taking impressions
Impressions of the prepared tooth are taken to create your custom-made crown.
Fitting and adjusting
Once ready, the permanent crown is cemented onto the prepared tooth and your dentist will ensure it fits properly, making adjustments as needed for comfort and alignment.
Polishing to match
Finally, the crown is polished to match the appearance of your natural teeth.
For a dental bridge
Checking the supporting teeth
Your dentist examines the teeth surrounding the gap to ensure they are healthy and strong enough to support the bridge.
Preparing and impressions
The adjacent teeth are prepared by reshaping them to accommodate dental crowns, and impressions of the teeth and the gap are taken to create your custom-made bridge.
Fitting your bridge
Once ready, it is cemented onto the prepared teeth, filling the gap and restoring your smile.
Your first visit
The longer appointment, usually 60 to 90 minutes, where the tooth or teeth are prepared and impressions are taken.
At the lab
The lab then makes your crown or bridge, which usually takes around 2 weeks.
Your fitting
Shorter, typically 30 to 60 minutes, focused on placement and any small adjustments.
A final check
You’ll come back to have it fitted, with a final check that everything feels right.
Your dentists
Restorative care from clinicians who care about the detail
Crowns and bridges at My E20 Dentist are carried out by Dr Maria Mitran and Dr Gabriel Popescu, both restorative dentists with years of experience in this kind of work. Dr Mitran is known for her attention to detail and colour matching, particularly on front teeth where the finished result really matters. Dr Popescu brings a biomimetic approach, working to preserve as much of your natural tooth as possible.
Dr. Maria Mitran
Restorative dentist
GDC Number: 254871
Maria qualified in 2011 in Iasi, Romania. She worked in Iasi for 4 years before moving to busy London in the beginning of 2015. She is known for her attention to detail, artistic eye, and compassionate bedside manner. Her patients appreciate her approach to consultations and commitment to helping them achieve their aesthetic goals.
She likes photography and taking photos of patients’ smiles before and after treatment.
She enjoys and takes pride in full mouth restoration of wear cases.
She is a dedicated mother that likes to cook and spend time with her daughter Annabelle.
Meet Dr. Mitran
Dr. Gabriel Popescu
Restorative dentist, applying biomimetic principles
GDC Number: 256404
Gabriel graduated from the UMF Iasi in 2013 and has since been dedicated to help improve oral health and enhance the lives of his patients through routine and cosmetic restorative dentistry. He continues to follow his passion for dentistry in London since 2015, here he also graduated Tipton Training level 7 diploma, where he gained skills to also place implants.
He has numerous certificates of professional training in periodontal therapy, endodontic treatments and also restorative. He is a member of ADI Association of Dental Implantology and also BDA (British Dental Association).
For Gabriel patient’s mouth is like a garden that needs care and regular maintenance. He is applying Biomimetics principles in copying nature.
He also helped build his first private practice SDA dental studio along with his sister (who is also a dentist).
Outside of the dental practice Gabriel has a strong passion for various sports including paragliding, skiing, motorbikes. He also enjoys a good night out with live music and friends.
Meet Dr. PopescuWeighing it up
Should I have a bridge or a dental implant?
Both are good options for replacing missing teeth, and the right choice depends on your case. Your dentist will explain the pros and cons of each at your consultation.
| Dental bridge | Dental implant | |
|---|---|---|
| Timescale | Quicker - a few weeks | Longer - 3 to 6 months |
| Surgery | Doesn't involve surgery | Involves a minor surgical procedure |
| Neighbouring teeth | Relies on the teeth either side of the gap | Preserves your neighbouring teeth |
| The jawbone | - | Protects the jawbone underneath the gap from shrinking |
Book a crowns and bridges consultation in London’s E20
Ready to start on your dental bridge journey? Take the first step by scheduling an initial consultation at My E20 Dentist. We’ll explore your options for restoring your smile and help you take the next steps towards achieving your dental goals.
