Dental
Crowns
in Ellenbrook

Have you got a cavity that’s too big to be filled with a filling? It might be time for a crown! A filling may not last very long when a tooth has a large cavity. The tooth itself is already weakened, and the filling material is not well suited for extensive repairs.

What are
Dental Crowns?

Over time, wear and tear, decay, or injuries can damage your teeth.
It can be painful to eat or speak when you have a damaged tooth. When damaged teeth are not treated promptly, they can cause more severe problems, such as chewing difficulty and infection.
An artificial dental crown is a dental solution to avoid further damage and serious complications to a tooth’s surface. It is essentially a cover for a damaged tooth. A crown is a custom-made shell that fits over a properly prepared tooth and is bonded in place, similar to a motorcycle helmet. The crown is custom-made in a laboratory using specialized equipment by a highly qualified technician, which means the materials used – usually zirconia, glass ceramics, or gold alloys – are significantly tougher, stronger, and longer-lasting than fillings.

Benefits of
Dental Crowns

Crowns are popular dental restorative treatments that safeguard your teeth while also improving their aesthetic appearance. Large cavities, chipped or fractured teeth, weakened teeth, misshapen teeth, and discoloured teeth are all things that they can fix. The following are some of their advantages:

Why Choose
Ellen Stirling Dental
in Ellenbrook for Your Dental Crowns

Do you have a chipped, cracked, or broken tooth?

We can help! Our dental crowns are fully custom-designed right here in Perth.  It means we can keep a close eye on quality control to ensure your chosen dental work is at the absolute peak of what is possible.

At Ellen Stirling Dental, we believe that the best way to create a beautiful smile is by using only high-quality materials and techniques, which is why we choose to enlist specialist dental technicians to make our crowns. As a result, our team of highly skilled and experienced dentists can offer a range of high-quality dental crowns for all types of teeth – including zirconia, glass ceramic, and gold crowns. We’ll work with you every step of the way, so you feel comfortable with what we’re doing.

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FAQ'S

A dental crown’s price varies based on the type of crown and which tooth it covers. A full crown (non-metallic or metallic crown) can cost up to \$1,700 in Perth. Different materials for crowns, such as zirconia or gold, may incur additional expenditures.

The most common crown types are:

Ceramic Crowns: Ceramic crowns are made of porcelain or zirconia. Porcelain and zirconia are used to create tooth-coloured crowns that mimic the look, shape, and function of natural teeth.

Metal Alloys: Metal crowns come in a variety of shapes and colours. They form a strong bond, are resistant to fractures, and do not wear away teeth. Gold, platinum, copper, and other metals are commonly used in metal crowns. Some metal crowns are made from non-noble metals, which are exceptionally strong and corrosion-resistant.

Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) Crowns: A porcelain-metal composite is the most frequent restorative material for dental crowns. When porcelain and metal are heated together, the porcelain chemically bonds to the metal’s oxides, resulting in a long-lasting relationship. A porcelain-fused-to-metal crown is more durable than a porcelain crown simply because a metal structure supports it. They also match the natural appearance, shape, and function of your original teeth.

Resin Composite crowns: Resin crowns are less expensive than ceramic, metal, and porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns. However, they don’t last as long and are typically used as temporary crowns while you wait for your permanent crown.

Dental crowns are an excellent way to safeguard your teeth while also improving their appearance. However, if you prefer not to use dental crowns, the following are the alternative treatments to dental crowns:

Professional and over-the-counter teeth whitening treatments do not work on dental crowns. It is possible to make colour adjustments to ceramic crowns by sending them back to the ceramist. Changes in the shade of your crowns will be dependent on how they were originally fabricated.

It depends on the type of crown used and how you care for your restoration once it has been completed. Dental crowns can endure anywhere from five to fifteen years on average. However, their longevity is greatly affected by your level of care and oral hygiene practices.

We typically recommend two visits for traditional crowns.

  1. Your dentist will examine the tooth and prepare it for the procedure. An X-ray and a mould of your teeth may be taken as part of this process.
  2. To remove the outer layer of the tooth, your dentist will file it down.
  3. An impression will be taken of the trimmed tooth and the adjacent teeth.
  4. The prepared tooth will be covered by a temporary crown.
  5. A crown will be made in a dental lab using the impression. This process may take several weeks.
  6. You’ll return to the dentist for a second appointment after the crown arrives to have it bonded to your tooth.

There are single-visit crowns that are fabulously convenient – having a crown done on a tooth in a single visit is a fantastic achievement. But currently, available technology can only produce glass ceramic crowns in the single-visit process. These same-day crowns are weaker than zirconia and gold alloy crowns, so they are not as well suited when high strength is critical, such as molar teeth or patients who grind their teeth. For this reason, we feel that the traditional crown’s two-visit process provides a better long-term result for our patients, and this is what we recommend.

Crowns are popular dental restorations that safeguard your teeth while also improving their cosmetic appearance. Dental crowns may be necessary if you have:

  • Large cavities
  • Chipped or fractured teeth
  • Weakened teeth
  • Misshaped teeth
  • Discoloured teeth

Crowns are also used in dental prosthetics and invasive procedures such as root canals, dental bridges, and dental implants.

A crown can be a great way to fix damaged teeth. However, there are some problems that you may encounter after receiving a crown:

  • Teeth sensitivity: Teeth sensitivity is a common side effect of a crowned tooth. On the other hand, the crown fit may be off if your tooth is susceptible to pressure when you bite down. Consult your dentist if you experience this.
  • Chipped crown: Chipping is more common in certain types of crowns, particularly all-porcelain crowns. Your dentist may repair small chips.
  • Loose crown: If there isn’t enough cement to keep your crown in place, it may become loose or even fall off. If your crown feels loose or wobbly, contact your dentist.
  • Allergic reaction: Although it is uncommon, some people may be allergic to the metal used in some crowns.
  • Gum disease: When gums recede, it might lead to sensitive teeth in the tooth area that isn’t covered by the cap. It is possible that you are developing gingivitis, or gum disease, if your gums surrounding your crown become uncomfortable or irritated or if the area begins to bleed.
For the first day after your permanent crown is placed, your dentist may advise you to avoid hard or chewy foods. It allows the dental cement ample time to set correctly. After you have regained normal feeling in your mouth, test the bite of your crown in all directions. If you feel anything unusual, contact your dentist right away. They can fine-tune the contour of your crown and make sure it doesn’t interfere with your other teeth.

Crowned teeth should be cared for the same way as regular teeth in the long run, by brushing twice a day and flossing daily.

It would be best to avoid eating hard foods. Chewing ice or other hard foods can crack a porcelain crown.

It’s also critical to have your teeth cleaned by a hygienist regularly to reduce the risk of gum disease.