DENTAL CROWNS

The purpose of a dental crown is to protect fragile tooth from fracture. Fractures and

cracks frequently happen to teeth with large existing restorations, or teeth that under excessive

load as we’ve seen in sleep grinders and people who clench a lot. Dental crown also provides

perfect match to natural tooth colour and shape.

A Dental crown is a rather mechanical dental treatment in that it only deals with the hard

tissues of your tooth. In simple terms, it is a physical helmet for the tooth to prevent further

propagation of cracks and fractures. It however, does not cure any existing infection, restore

already damaged dental nerve tissues, and certainly will not cleanse the tooth free of abscess. If a

tooth suffers from existing sensitivity or pain prior to having a crown placed on it, it is important

to let your dentist know about it as the Dental Crown may not be the best option in this situation

and that Root Canal Therapy or removal of the tooth may be necessary.

SINGLE-VISIT CERAMIC RESTORATION/CROWN

These are the 3 key steps for how we make Dental Crowns in-house at Sydney Dental Crowns:

What kind of Dental Crown material should I choose?

Before placing the crown onto the tooth, dentist needs to prepare the tooth and remove broken

part of the tooth. Then a dental crown or ‘cap’ can be cemented onto the remaining tooth

structure. The crown is made of high strength restorative material, there’re different types of

material we using:

Full-metallic crown: is a type of crown that uses only metallic material to provide cover for

the tooth. Gold was once the favourite because it’s biocompatible and easy to contoured and

carved by the technician.

Unfortunately due to increased costs of gold many patients are forced to consider alternative

materials. Other cheaper metallic crowns uses alloys of different metal, however due to

poorer bio-compatibility (nickel allergy, rusting), they are not the first choice.

Porcelain-fused-metal (PFM) crown: to improve the aesthetic of a metallic crown

especially in front teeth, dental technicians can place ceramics to cover the metal to give it a

tooth-like

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aesthetic. It has been in use in dentistry for a very long time and has been the favourite for

many experienced dentists even after the introduction of CADCAM (computer-aided-

design, computer-aided-manufacturing) technology to dentistry.

Non-metallic crown: are typically made of high-strength medical grade ceramic. At North

Sydney Dentistry, we utilise the latest chair-side CADCAM technology to provide precision

fit dental crowns. The accuracy of such restoration is within microns of discrepancy, making

them some of the most precision fitting restorations available to dentists. We offer different

brands (Vita, Emax, and Lava Ultimate crowns) in our surgeries.

Example of Dental Crowns:

How long will my Dental Crown Last?

In our clinics, we are confident with our dental crowns that as long as the

patient routinely visits a dentist to ensure good dental hygiene, we are prepared to replace any

dental crown that fractures within 5 years after its placement. Most labs are not prepared to do

that.

In the event that the tooth requires Root Canal Therapy after the placement of the Dental Crown,

as your dentist will discuss with you, we are prepared to replace the crown within 5 years free of

charge after the completion of Root Canal Therapy. If the tooth is removed within 5 years due to

severe infection and it cannot be restored, the cost that was paid towards your crown will be

deducted off from the cost of an implant crown or bridges.

How many visits will my Dental Crown take?

Most dental practices require patients to make two to three visits because the moulds need to be

sent off to a dental laboratory to construct the crown. AtNorth Sydneydental we make our

crowns at our practice. This enables us to reduce the extra laboratory fee and also ensure that the

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quality meets our highest standards. It also benefits our patients by allowing the entire dental

procedure to be completed in one visit. Our experienced and friendly dentists will explain the

process with you and you can watch your dental crown be made with our advanced Dental

Crown technology equipment at North Sydney Dentistry.

How much does a Dental Crown Cost?

At Sydney Dental Crowns we believe in providing quality Dentistry at an affordable rate. We are

proud to offer some of the cheapest crowns in the North Sydney area. The average cost can range

between $1500 and $2500. We offer our in-house dental crowns for $990, with a 5 year limited

warranty.

5 years Limited Warranty key conditions: Patient has to retain their receipt and have twice a

year routine 6 monthly dental check-up and cleans at our North Sydney or Hornsby practices

during the warranty period. The warranty will cover for a free replacement of the same Dental

Crown restoration if it failed due mechanical failures only, such as fractures or de-bonds. The

warranty however, does not extend to trauma/accident related failures, dental decays, gum

diseases, or a need for root canal therapy otherwise recommended by the treating dentist prior to

the commencement of treatment.

What other dental options are available?

There are many restorative options available to help you achieve the smile you would like. At

North Sydney Dentistry our experienced dentist will discuss with you entire options and help

tailor your personal treatment plan that provides the best outcome related to your individualised

goals.

Advanced Dental Crown Technology Equipment at North Sydney Dentistry:

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