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Restorative dentistry · International patients

Repair a tooth.
Replace a gap.

Crowns and bridges solve different problems. Find out which restoration may suit your teeth, your bite and your existing dental work.

Discuss my restoration

Understand the difference

Which problem needs solving?

A tooth is present, but needs restoring.

A crown

A crown covers a tooth to restore its shape and function. It may be considered for a weakened or damaged tooth, and can also form the visible tooth on an implant.

Ask your dentist

What remains of the tooth? Is it healthy enough to support a crown?

One or more teeth are missing.

A bridge

A bridge fills a gap with replacement teeth supported by neighbouring teeth or implants. Its suitability depends on the support available and the bite.

Ask your dentist

How will it be supported? How will I clean underneath it?

Materials & fitting

The small checks make a difference.

Material choice involves the tooth’s position, appearance, bite and supporting structure. Discuss the reasons for the recommended option.

01

Assessment

Supporting teeth, gums, existing work and bite.

02

Preparation & records

Tooth preparation where needed, impressions or scans, and provisional work if required.

03

Laboratory & fitting

Check the restoration’s fit, contacts, shade and bite before completing the work.

04

Review & care

Cleaning around the restoration and a plan for follow-up.

Your quotation should identify the number of restorations, materials, temporary work and any preparatory treatment.

Sahara Smiles · Clinical team

Meet your restorative dentist

Dr. Karim Merghani

Dr. Karim Merghani

General & Cosmetic Dentist

The clinic confirms your treating clinician through the assessment process.

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Sahara Smiles · Google reviews

The people behind the stars.

General clinic feedback across treatments, including local patients.

5.084 Google reviews
★★★★★
I recommend this dental clinic. A huge thanks to Dr Karim for his professionalism, approach, suggestion and solution. Staff are very helpful.
Mahen Heerveen DhurmajeeGoogle review
★★★★★
Really friendly and professional team! They were super helpful throughout my procedure, and I'll definitely be back there again soon.
Abdallah AlshanawaniGoogle review
★★★★★
Very nice place, very good communication, and great doctor and staff.
Remedios PaclarinGoogle review

Reviews describe individual experiences and are not guarantees of treatment results. Read reviews on Google

Your restoration questions

Can you quote from a photograph?

A photograph may help the first conversation, but an accurate treatment plan and quotation require the appropriate clinical assessment.

Can old crowns or bridges be replaced?

They may be discussed, but the supporting teeth, gums, bite and existing work must be examined before a recommendation is made.

How many appointments are required?

This depends on the condition of the teeth, whether preparatory care is needed, the chosen restoration and the laboratory stages.

What should the quotation show?

It should identify the planned restorations, materials, provisional work, exclusions and circumstances that could change the plan.

Your next step

What needs restoring?

Tell us whether you’re considering a crown, a bridge or several restorations. The team can help arrange the right assessment.

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Remote information is preliminary. Final recommendations require an appropriate in-person examination and diagnostics.

No obligation. Information provided remotely is preliminary; final recommendations require appropriate clinical assessment.