Dental Crowns Sydney

Crowns are an important restorative treatment that can be used for a number of different reasons. Many times a crown is used to cover a broken or damaged tooth, which can help restore its appearance and functionality. In some cases, a dental crown is used to support an unhealthy or decayed tooth. This helps preserve the healthy portion of the remaining tooth. A crown can also be used to protect the tooth from further injury or to keep bacteria from entering a root canal. Whatever the reason, dental crowns are an extremely common procedure that are performed by dentists to help maintain a beautiful smile!

Crowns come in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials. Each type of crown is unique and has its own strengths. It is important to discuss with your dentist the best option that will meet your needs. Here at Parmer Lane, we offer three different types of crowns to meet our patients' needs:

Porcelain crowns are very common and have a very natural look. This is due to the fact that porcelain closely resembles a patient's natural teeth in both color and texture. Porcelain crowns are also very durable and can last for several years with proper care.

Zirconia crowns are also very popular because of their durability and aesthetic qualities. Zirconia can withstand high pressure and is very strong. This is great if your tooth has had a root canal or a full-coverage filling. Zirconia crowns are also very aesthetically pleasing and have the ability to resemble a natural tooth in both shape and color.

Another common type of crown is a metal-ceramic crown, which is a combination of ceramic and metal. This type of crown has the benefits of both ceramic and metal, making it a very durable and strong choice. It is important to remember that ceramic can chip. We recommend avoiding foods or beverages that are particularly damaging to teeth.

Lastly, full gold dental crowns are still used in some cases because of their durability and longevity. These crowns can become brittle with time and may TLC Dental require more tooth structure to be removed than other types.

The newest technology in dental crowns is the CAD/CAM (computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing) technique. This method eliminates the need for messy goop and instead uses a scanning device to create a 3D model of your mouth. This is then sent off to a milling machine that fabricates the crown from ceramic of a shade pre-determined by your dentist. The resulting restoration is then bonded to the prepared tooth with a resin, which is hardened by high-energy curing lights. This process allows us to provide a strong and long-lasting dental crown in a single visit! In addition, the CAD/CAM process allows for less damage to the healthy portions of the tooth.