What is a Dental Crown?

Made from metals, porcelain, resin and ceramics, technological advancements allow dental crowns to appear like any other healthy, natural teeth.

Dental crowns are placed on the existing decayed, broken, or discoloured tooth or used in a dental bridge as a replacement for missing teeth. They help restore the original tooth’s health, function, and appearance, making them stronger and longer-lasting when fillings don’t resolve the issue.

Dental crowns and bridges were used here to improve the smile. They also restore the strength of the teeth

If you have a damaged tooth and haven’t heard of the professional dental crowns in Sydney, then it’s your lucky day! Here at Sydney Road Dental Care, we have said goodbye to old dental crowns methods, and have instead welcomed the joys of what modern technology has to offer. Previously, patients were required to visit the clinic at least two times before their new crown was fitted and were forced to wear an uncomfortable temporary crown in the meantime. This is now a thing of the past, and we can complete the work in a single visit.

Sydney Road Dental Care are dental crown experts, and not every dentist will hold that title! In fact, many other dental practices in Sydney have not yet invested in this technology, so of course you know where you’ll be heading next time you need our clinic of dental crown in Sydney!

When Do You Need Crowns?

Dental crowns are recommended for a severely damaged or decayed tooth that’s no longer suitable for a routine filling. After root canal treatment, they are also used to protect the tooth from fracture. Our dental crowns clinic in Sydney provide the aesthetic of masking old fillings, deep stains, and irregularities in shape or size.

Procedures When You Visit Our Clinic in Sydney

Once we assess that your tooth is the right fit for a dental crown, preparation of the tooth takes around 30-60 minutes to remove the decay and assess the tooth for crowning. We only design the crown if there is sufficient tooth structure to support it.

Our new state-of-the-art CEREC technology allows our dentists to create tooth restorations and dental crowns by scanning, designing, milling, staining, glazing and issuing the dental crown in a matter of hours and all in a single visit! The crown fits like a cap over the newly shaped tooth.

Our extremely accurate Cerec crowns machine allows us to scan your teeth in 3-dimensions. Then we can design your crown immediately using the advanced software. This then allows us to mill your crown, stain, glaze and furnace. Your crown will be completed within the same appointment in 90 minutes. This amazing technology means no more moulds to be taken and no waiting time of the usual 2 weeks.
The Cerec machine is seen here milling out the crown that has been designed. This step takes 10-15 minutes.
Once milling is complete the crown is ready for polishing, staining, glazing and placement in the furnace.

Our single-day crown service ensures you no longer have to worry about attending multiple appointments or waiting 2 to 3 weeks with an uncomfortable plastic temporary crown that could easily be misplaced. If your crown is of greater complexity and requires a longer manufacturing process, we will provide you with a temporary crown fabricated by the lab in around two weeks.

We recognise how essential a bright, healthy and clean smile is to feel confident and go about their everyday lives, especially if it is a broken front tooth we are repairing. Our high-quality dental porcelain crowns beautifully mimic the natural tooth structure, unlike the dullness of old porcelain or metal crowns previously used.

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Why Should I Need a Dental Crown in Sydney?

All dentists recommend regular check-ups to prevent unwanted problems from developing in your mouth. But occasionally the time between visits lapses, and you suddenly realise you haven’t been to the dentist in years! Or maybe you are one of the estimated 35% of people who suffer from dental anxiety and would do anything to avoid a visit to the dreaded chair. Whatever the reason, sometimes it is unavoidable that you will have to go to the dentist, and you will need treatment.

Sydney Road Dental Care is there to provide you with all your dental needs, from general dentistry to cosmetic treatments, and we pride ourselves on offering a superior dental service with exceptional care. We aim to restore a natural and beautiful smile to everyone, and whatever the problem we have the solution, from a full set of dental implants to a simple teeth whitening treatment.

Dental crowns at our Sydney clinic are somewhere in between. Made from metal, porcelain, resin and ceramics they are designed to cover existing decayed, broken or discoloured teeth, or used in a dental bridge to replace missing teeth. Thanks to technological advancements in materials and equipment, dental crowns are designed to match your natural tooth colour and will appear like any other healthy teeth.

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Whether it’s an emergency or regular check-up, our dental crowns and other services will ensure you or your children have glistening, healthy smiles.

Are you scared of visiting the dentist? At Sydney Road Dental Care we take it one step further and offer our anxious clients a sleep dentistry service, where we’ll gently sedate you, so you’re in a conscious state of relaxation throughout the treatment.

We make it our utmost priority to exceed our customers’ expectations and provide them with exceptional service. Contact us to book a consultation if you’re ready to transform your smile with dental crowns in Sydney.

FAQs

Dental crowns last, on average, between 5 to 15 years. Its lifespan varies on the wear and tear the crown is exposed to and how well you practice good oral hygiene.

  • Mouth-related habits to avoid include:
  • Grinding or clenching your teeth
  • Chewing ice
  • Biting your fingernails
  • Using your teeth to open packaging

At Sydney Road Dental Care, our dental crowns’ cost varies depending on the extent of damage, treatment, and the patient’s specific needs. That said, our team is with you every step of the way to customise a payment plan that works for you, so you’re aware of costs from the beginning. We pride ourselves on our affordable pricing to allow accessibility across many income levels. Our payment plans are serviced through Denticare, including the option for ZipPay to distribute your cost across twelve months and an initial deposit. You can also use your superannuation to pay for your dental crown and other essential dental treatments.

While dental crowns and bridges are both made from metal, porcelain, or a combination of materials, there is still a fundamental difference. A dental crown is a cap placed on the existing decayed, broken, or discoloured tooth. It is a replacement for missing teeth to restore the health and appearance of the original tooth. In contrast, a dental bridge involves placing two crowns on adjacent teeth connected in the middle by a third crown, therefore “bridging” the space. Your dentist will advise if this is a treatment you require for preventative, functional or aesthetic purposes.

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