Crowns are often the best way to save a tooth and strengthen it. A crown fits over an existing tooth that has been adjusted. Then it is cemented onto the adjusted natural tooth. This means that once in place, a crown is there for a long time and your tooth will both look and function naturally.
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When Might I Need a Crown?

A crown is commonly used to cover or cap a damaged or broken tooth. There are also many other reasons to use a crown over a tooth.

  • Where there is insufficient tooth remaining to place a filling
  • If a tooth is badly broken down
  • Covering up a discoloured tooth or one that is too small or oddly shaped
  • Protecting a tooth after root canal treatment
  • Protecting a weak and fragile tooth
  • Restoring a dental implant
  • Protecting a badly cracked tooth
Crowns are often the best way to save a tooth and strengthen it. A crown fits over an existing tooth that has been adjusted. Then it is cemented onto the adjusted natural tooth. This means that once in place, a crown is there for a long time and your tooth will both look and function naturally.

What are Crowns Made From?

Crowns can be made from porcelain, gold and metal alloys or a combination of both materials. Porcelain is more aesthetic and can be made to match the colour of the natural teeth, while gold is used for its strength, hardness and durability. Gold is especially useful for the molars which must withstand forces of grinding and crushing food. We frequently use porcelain crowns with alloy substructures, providing good aesthetics combined with strength. Crowns can also be entirely metal-free, as the most modern ceramics are incredibly strong and can provide the very best aesthetics, particularly when restoring front teeth. Our team will discuss the different types of crown that can be used and discuss the best option for you and your teeth.

Why Have a Bridge?

The reason for a bridge is simple. When you are missing one or more teeth a bridge may be indicated because the gap can eventually cause the remaining teeth to drift or fall into the empty spaces. That would give you problems with your bite (the way your teeth work for you).

What is a Bridge?

A bridge consists of an artificial tooth anchored to the natural teeth on each side of the gap. If a tooth has been lost due to an accident or is too badly decayed to be saved by a crown, a bridge may be a possible option to replace the missing tooth/teeth.

A bridge may also be used to:

  • Improve appearance
  • To prevent stresses causing damage to other teeth
  • To prevent the teeth near the gap from shifting
  • To maintain a natural bite
  • To improve chewing ability

The bridge is cemented onto the adjusted natural teeth, restoring both appearance and function. A bridge can also protect damaged and weakened adjacent teeth at the same time as replacing a missing tooth.

What are Bridges Made of?

Bridges can be made from porcelain, gold and metal alloys or a combination of both materials. Porcelain is strong and can be made to match the colour of the natural teeth, while gold is used for its strength, hardness and durability. Gold is especially useful for the molars which must withstand forces of grinding and crushing. We often use porcelain bridges with alloy substructures for strength and durability. If aesthetics are a particular concern, we can provide all-ceramic bridges that can look amazingly natural. Our team will discuss the different types materials that can be used and discuss the best option for you and your teeth.

For an appointment, please call us on (07) 3272 8833. We are located at Level 4 Sunnybank Hills Shopping town, Cnr Calam and Compton roads, Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109.

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