Dental Crowns, Bridges & Implants Melbourne

Is a Dental Crown Necessary?

Crowns provide a protective shield for teeth that are unable to endure regular biting force. Their bolstering effect aids in prolonging the lifespan of compromised teeth, thus decreasing your susceptibility to infection or tooth loss. Furthermore, we can position crowns over dental implants as a replacement for individual missing teeth.

Dental crowns may be necessary if you:

• Have a severely decayed tooth that cannot be restored with a filling alone.
• Have undergone a root canal treatment and need to protect the weakened tooth.
• Have a cracked or fractured tooth that needs structural support.
• Have a large filling that needs reinforcement.
• Have a misshapen or discoloured tooth that requires aesthetic improvement.
• Need to anchor a dental bridge to replace missing teeth.
• Are considering dental implant restoration and require a crown to cover the implant post.

At Smile Place Dentistry, our experienced team will evaluate your dental condition and recommend the appropriate treatment, including dental crowns, to restore the health, function, and beauty of your smile. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and determine if dental crowns are necessary for your specific dental needs.

Crowns

Our dentists at Smile Place Dental are experts in creating crowns that match the shape and colour of your tooth perfectly, so the result is as natural as it can be.

As well as enhancing your appearance, crowns restore the tooth’s strength, so it is effectively brand new in appearance and function.

Our dentists may recommend a crown to you to:

• Replace a large filling when there isn’t enough tooth remaining
• Protect a weak tooth from fracturing
• Restore a fractured/cracked tooth
• Cover a discoloured or poorly shaped tooth
• Cover a tooth that has had root canal treatment

Bridges

A bridge may be recommended if you’re missing one or more teeth. Gaps left by missing teeth can eventually cause the remaining teeth to rotate or tilt into the empty spaces, resulting in a bad bite. The imbalance caused by missing teeth can also lead to gum disease or other disorders.

Bridges are commonly used to replace one or more missing teeth. They span the space where the teeth are missing. Bridges are cemented to the natural teeth or implants surrounding the empty space.

Implants

Our dentists use implants to create support for a crown that acts as a brand new tooth. The advantage of implants is that they bond with your jaw, so they’re incredibly strong and ensure that you can eat and chew just as you would with your own natural teeth.

Implants stand alone, so none of your other teeth are compromised in any way, and they can be used to create just one tooth, or all of them.

Implants can also be a solution for dentures that don’t fit properly.

Benefits of Dental Crowns & Bridges

LONG-LASTING

Among the various dental treatments known for their longevity, dental crowns stand out for their endurance. This is due to the fact that dental crowns are crafted from exceptionally strong and superior-quality materials.

Dental bridges also offer remarkable durability, comparable to that of dental crowns, and boast a high success rate. Beyond their longevity, both dental bridges and crowns are notably cost-effective.

STRENGTHENED TEETH

Dental crowns effectively shield older, fragile, and weakened teeth by serving as a protective layer. Crowns and bridges not only help prevent future tooth loss by securing the teeth together but also fortify the jawbone through constant stimulation akin to that provided by natural teeth. This continuous stimulation contributes to strengthening the jawbone.

Dental crowns can also be used to cover implants and secure heavily damaged teeth in place. They aid in confining damages such as limiting cracks to a small area and preventing them from reaching the nerve. Dental bridges and crowns also prevent the common issue of teeth shifting due to missing teeth, thereby maintaining stability and proper alignment.

TERMINATION OF PAIN

Incomplete breakage of teeth often results in soreness and pain, with bleeding being a common symptom. This could be due to various factors such as accidents, injuries, or simply a tooth falling out.

Dental crowns and bridges serve as effective solutions to alleviate this pain. They also help eliminate the sensitivity caused by the loss of a tooth.