noun
capped tooth; dental crown
Refers to an artificial crown placed over a damaged tooth. The reading つぎは is a common variant.
虫歯の治療で継ぎ歯をかぶせた。
I had a crown put on for the cavity treatment.
継ぎ歯が取れてしまったので、歯医者に行く。
My crown came off, so I'm going to the dentist.
Compound of 継ぎ (tsugi, 'joining' or 'patching') and 歯 (ha, 'tooth'), referring to a tooth that has been repaired or capped.