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Plain-English guides to crowns, bridges, implants and dentures from the technicians at Universal Dental Laboratory in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland.

• How much does a dental crown cost in NZ? What affects the priceWhat decides the price of a dental crown in New Zealand: the material, the tooth, the lab work and any treatment needed first.22 October 2026 · 3 min read
• Zirconia vs porcelain vs E.max vs gold crowns: which material is right?How zirconia, E.max, porcelain-fused-to-metal and gold crowns compare on strength, appearance and typical use, explained by a dental laboratory.22 October 2026 · 2 min read
• What is a dental bridge? Traditional, cantilever and Maryland bridges explainedHow a dental bridge replaces missing teeth, the main types of bridge, how they compare with implants and partial dentures, and how to look after one.22 October 2026 · 2 min read
• Dental implant cost in NZ: what’s included and how long implants lastWhat a dental implant is, what the price in New Zealand usually covers, what makes it vary, and how long implants and implant crowns last.22 October 2026 · 3 min read
• Implant-supported dentures vs regular dentures: what’s the difference?How implant-supported dentures compare with regular dentures on stability, comfort, cleaning and treatment, including clip-in overdentures and All-on-4.22 October 2026 · 2 min read
• Removable dentures in NZ: types, cost and choosing the right oneFull, partial, immediate and implant-supported dentures explained: how they differ, what affects the cost in New Zealand, and what makes a better denture.22 October 2026 · 2 min read
• How to clean and care for dentures, and when to get them repairedA simple daily routine for cleaning dentures, what to avoid, how to store them overnight, and the signs a denture needs a repair or reline.22 October 2026 · 2 min read
• What is a dental implant restoration? Types and components explainedThe parts of a dental implant restoration (implant, abutment and crown), the main types from single crowns to full-arch, and how they are attached.22 October 2026 · 2 min read
• The dental implant process and timeline: what happens and whenThe steps of dental implant treatment from assessment to the final crown, what happens after implant surgery, and what affects how long it takes.22 October 2026 · 2 min read
• Replacing a missing tooth: implant, bridge or denture?How a dental implant, a bridge and a partial denture compare for replacing a missing tooth, including front teeth, and how their costs compare.22 October 2026 · 2 min read
• Dental implant problems: screw showing, bumps, dark gums and loose crownsCommon dental implant concerns, including a screw showing through the gum, a bump on the gum, dark gums and a wobbly implant crown, and when to see your dentist.22 October 2026 · 2 min read
• Dental implants, MRI scans and bone grafts: common questionsWhether dental implants are safe for MRI scans, when a bone graft is needed, options when bone is limited, and titanium vs zirconia implants.22 October 2026 · 2 min read