Nederlands
Crowns and bridges in Amsterdam
Choose your location
Crowns or bridges offer a solution for missing, damaged or discoloured teeth. The dentist uses a crown or bridge to correct the external shape and position of your tooth. Once the treatment is complete, your teeth will look beautiful again and chewing will be easier. Are you afraid of the dentist? Don’t worry: as anxiety specialists, we are experienced in treating nervous patients. We take our time and explain the treatment step by step. You can also choose to have the treatment performed under light anaesthesia or with the use of nitrous oxide.
Book an appointment!
Register now at one of our modern dental practices in Amsterdam. We work with you to develop a customised treatment plan to create or maintain a beautiful smile.
What are crowns and bridges?
A crown is a porcelain cap that replaces a chipped or discoloured tooth. The dentist glues the crown to the tooth to replace it. If you are missing a tooth, the dentist will first place an implant, to which the crown is then attached. If you are missing several teeth or molars, you are eligible for a bridge. A bridge connects adjacent existing teeth. The dentist clicks the bridge in place on these teeth so that the open space disappears.
When is a crown or bridge suitable?
Een kroon of brug laten plaatsen biedt uitkomst wanneer:
- part of your tooth has rotted away due to tooth decay;
- chewing is difficult because teeth and/or molars are missing;
- your teeth are crooked;
- there is discolouration on your tooth.
How does the process of fitting a crown or bridge work?
We vinden het belangrijk dat u goed voorbereid de behandeling in gaat en leggen het behandelproces van tevoren dan ook stap voor stap aan u uit. Ook gedurende de behandeling informeert en begeleidt de tandarts u. Heeft u vragen over het plaatsen van een kroon of brug? Neem gerust contact met ons op. Onze medewerkers staan u graag te woord!
Step 1: grinding off the tooth
It is important that a crown or bridge fits your teeth properly. Therefore, your dentist will grind part of your tooth. This is done under local anaesthetic, so you won’t feel any pain during the procedure.
Step 2: making an impression
After grinding, we take a dental impression using an impression tray containing soft material. This creates an impression into which the dental laboratory then pours plaster. They then use this to make a custom-made crown or bridge.
Step 3: bite registration
Next, the dentist takes a bite registration to assess the position of your teeth in relation to each other. This provides a clear picture of the height of the crown or bridge, as well as the shape of the chewing and cutting surfaces.
Step 4: selecting the right colour
We determine the right colour in agreement with you. This is done based on a colour scheme to ensure the colour matches your other teeth perfectly.
Step 5: temporary emergency provision
While the dental laboratory creates your customised tooth or bridge, we provide an emergency solution. This temporary crown protects the abraded tooth. After an average of three weeks, your crown or bridge is ready. The second treatment also takes place after three weeks.
Step 6: placement of crown or bridge
During the second appointment, we fit the final crown or bridge. We apply quick-setting cement to the inside and then slide the crown or bridge into place.
Cost of crowns and bridges
The cost of placing a crown or bridge varies depending on the situation. The Dutch Healthcare Authority has set the following prices: For a full list of prices, please see our rates page.
Crowns |
|
| Crown | € 243,13 (excluding engineering costs) |
Bridge work |
|
| First bridge section | € 165,77 (excluding engineering costs) |
| Second and subsequent bridge sections in the same section | € 82,89 |
| Surcharge for each subsequent bridge section in the same section | € 36,68 |
Accessibility of the practices
Amsterdam West
Our practice in Amsterdam West is located at number 576 of the Hoofdweg, 1055 AB. It is easily accessible by car, bicycle and public transport. You can park your car at the Mobypark Zahia car park or at the Bos & Lommerplantsoen car park. This is a five-minute walk from the practice. If travelling by train, get off at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station and take the tram or bus. See below for details of which to take per stop. You can park your bike outside.
- Tram 7
- Bus 15
Halte Amsterdam, Bos en Lommerplein
- Tram 7
- Bus 15, 247, 398
Amsterdam South
You will find our dental practice in Amsterdam Zuid at number 15H on the Lutmastraat, 1072 JL. You can park your car on our street or in the surrounding area, and lock your bike up in the racks across the street. If travelling by train, get off at Central Station and take one of the following trams or the metro to reach our practice. De Pijp stop:
- Metro 52
Halte Cornelis Troostplein:
- Tram 4 en 12