A crown covers an existing tooth to restore its shape and function when a more limited repair may not be enough. The tooth usually needs preparation before the crown is fitted.
The amount of remaining tooth, its roots, your gums and your bite all influence treatment. Your dentist may discuss a filling, crown or another approach for a damaged tooth.
For a missing tooth, a bridge, implant or removable denture may be considered. We will explain the differences in preparation, maintenance and cost so you can review the recommendation.
At Parramatta Dentistry | Cosmetique Dental, we assess your tooth and explain suitable options. Call (02) 8090 1109 to arrange an appointment at our Hunter Street practice.
Some suitable CAD/CAM ceramic crowns can be completed in one visit. Your dentist will confirm the material, appointment sequence and fee after assessment.
Crowns start from $1,820. Your dentist will confirm the suitable material, treatment stages and final fee after assessment. Additional work and implant-supported crowns may be priced separately.
Call (02) 8090 1109 to arrange an assessment or ask what is included. Any applicable product or service terms should be provided with your written plan.
Humm payment plans are available through an external provider, subject to eligibility, approval, fees and terms.
The appropriate material depends on the tooth, bite, remaining structure and the proposed restoration. Your dentist will explain the available choices.
A tooth-coloured ceramic option. Ask whether this material suits your tooth and whether treatment can be completed in one visit or requires a further appointment.
Another ceramic option that may be considered for certain teeth or restorations. The design, appearance, laboratory stages and fee will be explained for your case.
This type combines a metal base with a porcelain outer surface. Your dentist can discuss its suitability, appearance and the preparation required.
A metal restoration may be considered for selected teeth. Discuss the visible colour, material composition, alternatives and quoted cost before deciding.
Ask why a crown is recommended, which alternatives may be suitable and how much healthy tooth needs preparation. Confirm the proposed material, where it will be made and the number of appointments.
The total fee should reflect your treatment plan. Your decision should be based on the needs of your tooth and a clear explanation of the options.
A crown may be recommended when a filling or more limited restoration is unlikely to provide enough support. Sensitivity or damage alone does not establish that a crown is necessary.
An examination of the tooth, surrounding tissues and bite helps your dentist explain the recommendation and alternatives.
CAD/CAM uses a digital record of the tooth to plan and make a restoration. Your dentist will explain where the work is completed and which finishing stages are needed.
Lifespan varies with the restoration, supporting teeth, bite and ongoing care. Decay, loosening, fracture or other problems can mean repair or replacement is needed. Clean daily and attend the reviews recommended for you.
Brush and clean between teeth daily. Your dentist will explain maintenance, reviews and any grinding concerns.
Some suitable CAD/CAM ceramic crowns can be completed in one visit. Other cases require laboratory work, a temporary restoration and another appointment. Your dentist will confirm the expected sequence.
Preparation can cause sensitivity or soreness. Your dentist will discuss local anaesthetic and what to expect during treatment and recovery, including when to contact the practice.
Tooth-coloured materials can be selected to complement your remaining teeth, although an exact match is not guaranteed. Crowns do not whiten like natural teeth, so discuss any whitening plans before choosing the shade.
A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth. Depending on its design, it may be supported by neighbouring teeth or implants.
For a conventional bridge, the supporting teeth usually need preparation. Your dentist will explain the effect on these teeth and compare appropriate alternatives, including implants or a removable denture.
The bridge is made to the planned design and shade. Your team will explain the laboratory stages and when the restoration is expected to be ready.
Review the gap, supporting teeth, gums and bite. If a bridge is appropriate and you choose to proceed, your dentist will prepare the required teeth.
Scans or impressions record the prepared teeth. A temporary restoration may be fitted while the bridge is made, with advice about cleaning and eating.
The bridge is made to the planned design and shade. Your team will explain the laboratory stages and when the restoration is expected to be ready.
Your dentist checks the fit, contacts and bite before placing the bridge. You will receive instructions for cleaning around the supports and underneath the replacement tooth.
The fee depends on the bridge design, supporting teeth and number of teeth being replaced. Arrange an assessment for a written quote covering the proposed work and any additional care.
Bridges need cleaning beneath the replacement tooth and around supporting teeth. Ask about maintenance and possible future repair or replacement.
Request our price guide as a starting point, then speak with us about an itemised quote for your individual care. We will explain what is included and any additional treatment that may be needed.
Not sure which applies to you? Call (02) 8090 1109 or book an assessment at Suite 25, Level 3, 27 Hunter Street, Parramatta.
