Crowns & Bridges

When a tooth is cracked, worn down, heavily filled, or missing, a crown or bridge restores it — bringing back your bite, your smile, and your confidence. At Smile360 Chicago, Dr. Mustafa Salam pairs precise, tooth-colored restorations with same-day crown technology, so many patients walk out with a permanent crown in a single visit — no messy impressions, no temporary, no second trip across town. It's modern, comfortable, natural-looking care, right on Devon Avenue.

Crowns vs. bridges — which do you need?

They solve two related problems:

• A crown is a custom cap that covers a tooth that's damaged, weakened, badly decayed, cracked, or recently root-canaled. It restores the tooth's shape, strength, and appearance — like a protective, natural-looking shell.
• A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring a natural-looking replacement tooth to the healthy teeth on either side of the gap, so you can chew and smile normally again.

Not sure which is right? We'll examine your tooth, explain your options in plain language, and recommend what will last.

Same-day crowns, in a single visit

Traditional crowns mean goopy impressions, a temporary crown, and a second appointment a couple of weeks later. With our same-day CEREC technology, we take a quick digital scan, design your crown on screen, and mill it from a solid ceramic block right here in the office — usually in about an hour or two. You leave the same day with a permanent, custom-fit crown and your smile whole. (Bridges and more complex cases may take a little longer — we'll always tell you what to expect.)

Natural-looking, and built to last

Every crown and bridge we place is tooth-colored and precision-milled to match the shade and shape of your natural teeth — no dark metal lines, no telltale "fake" look. With good habits and regular checkups, a well-made crown or bridge can last 10 to 15 years or more, quietly doing its job while blending right in.

Caring for your crown or bridge

The best part: there's almost nothing new to learn. Brush twice a day, floss daily (we'll show you a simple trick for cleaning under a bridge), and keep up your routine checkups. Avoid using your teeth as tools — no cracking ice or opening packaging — and your restoration should serve you well for years.

Cost, insurance & financing

We'll give you a clear estimate before any work begins — no surprises. Crowns and bridges are considered major restorative care, which most dental plans help cover (often 50–80%), and we file the paperwork for you. For patients without insurance, we offer transparent self-pay pricing and flexible financing through CareCredit, so you can restore your smile comfortably.

Gentle, precise care

Dr. Salam built Smile360 Chicago on honest, judgment-free dentistry — and restorations are where precision really shows. You'll get a careful, comfortable visit, a result designed around your smile, and the modern technology to do it efficiently. Damaged or missing tooth? Let's fix it right.

Ready to restore a damaged or missing tooth — often in a single visit? Book a consultation at Smile360 Chicago on the North Side of Chicago.