capped tooth; dental crown
Refers to an artificial crown placed over a damaged tooth. The reading つぎは is a common variant.
I had a crown put on for the cavity treatment.
My crown came off, so I'm going to the dentist.
Standard spelling with okurigana.
Abbreviated kanji spelling; less common but still seen.
Compound of 継ぎ (tsugi, 'joining' or 'patching') and 歯 (ha, 'tooth'), referring to a tooth that has been repaired or capped.