Dental Crowns In Bondi
Porcelain & Zirconia Dental Crowns
When would you need a dental crown?
Crowns strengthen weakened teeth and protect them from further damage. They can support a cracked tooth, a root-canal-treated tooth, a dental implant, or a worn-down tooth. Crowns also serve an aesthetic purpose, covering discoloured teeth.
Crowns are beneficial for supporting dental bridges, filling gaps by anchoring the bridge structure to adjacent teeth. For patients with teeth that have been severely worn down due to bruxism (teeth grinding) or acid erosion, crowns restore the teeth’s original shape, size, and appearance, enabling a healthier, more balanced bite.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A crown is basically a cap that we place on top of a damaged tooth. It is made from various filling materials, including porcelain, zirconia or gold.
Types of Dental Crowns
Besides the several materials crowns can be made from, they also come in various types. The following are some of the common types of crowns you can get.
Temporary Crown
Temporary crowns are caps that remain in your mouth for a short period as you wait for a lab to fabricate your permanent crown. The dentist will attach it to your tooth with an easy-to-remove adhesive.
¾ Crowns or Onlays
These crowns only cover a portion of your tooth and are ideal for patients who do not need a full crown.
One-day Crowns
These are crowns that you get in a single appointment. The dentist will design your crown and mill it from a ceramic block in the office.
The Dental Crown Procedure
Getting a tooth crowned is pretty straightforward, but you will need more than one appointment. Generally, the steps involved in the procedure include
- Examining and preparing the tooth in need of the crown
- Filing down and removing a part of the tooth’s outer layer
- Making an impression of the trimmed tooth and surrounding teeth
- Placing a temporary crown over the tooth to protect it as you wait for the lab and or office to make your permanent crown
- Sending the impression to the lab that makes the dental crown
Once the crown is ready, we will ask you to return, allowing the dentist to attach the crown to the tooth permanently.
How to Know If You Need Crowns or Caps
Dental crowns or caps are a perfect solution for patients with large cavities too big for regular fillings or when an old or large filling breaks down. Dental care experts also recommend crowns for patients recently undergoing root canal therapy because the tooth tends to be fragile and needs additional protection.
You might also need a crown if your tooth is:
- Cracked
- Severely worn down
- Weakened
Crowns can resolve several oral health concerns, from protecting weak or broken teeth to improving the appearance of stained or irregularly shaped teeth.
If you are looking for quality dental crowns in Bondi, reach out to Bondi Family Dentist. We can provide you with quality crowns that will last a lifetime and give you the beautiful smile you desire.
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Dental Crown Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of dental crowns?
How long does it take to feel better after a dental crown procedure?
Are dental crowns permanent?
How do I care for my dental crown?
Regular brushing and flossing will protect your dental crown from wear and tear. Additionally, an antibacterial mouthwash will prevent decay and damage from plaque buildup.
Regular checkups and cleanings can extend the life of your dental crown.
Are dental crowns painful?
What’s the most common alternative to a dental crowns?
Inlays and onlays, veneers, tooth extraction, and dental implants are all viable alternatives to dental crowns. Inlays and onlays only partially cover the tooth and are useful if tooth damage is not too severe.
Veneers fit over the front part of the tooth for aesthetic purposes and are purely cosmetic if there is no tooth decay. If the tooth damage is too severe, extracting and replacing the tooth with a dental implant can also be an option.