Crowns, Bridges and Veneers in Canberra City

Dental Crowns, Bridges and Dental Veneers

Dental Crowns

A dental crown is one option for a tooth that has been badly weakened by decay or fracture, and whether it is the right one depends on how much sound tooth structure is left. In cases where a tooth has undergone root canal therapy (RCT), a dental crown may be required to seal the tooth to reduce the chance of reinfection. Dental crowns cover a tooth completely and are made from either gold or tooth coloured porcelain. They are designed to appear as though they are real teeth. Our dentists have substantial experience placing crowns for Canberra patients.

A crown means permanently reshaping the tooth underneath, so it is not a reversible treatment. Crowned teeth can still decay at the margin, the underlying tooth may later need root canal treatment, and crowns can chip or come loose and need re-cementing or replacing. Your dentist will talk through the alternatives and give you a written estimate before starting.

Dental Bridges

Dental bridges are another option for replacing teeth that have been lost. A dental bridge replaces missing teeth with false teeth. Although dental bridges can be made from gold, they are generally made from tooth coloured porcelain.

Porcelain Dental Veneers

Porcelain dental veneers are very thin shells of tooth coloured porcelain that are used to improve the appearance of stained, chipped, or crooked teeth – particularly front teeth. They are bonded to the teeth in a procedure similar to attaching a false nail to a finger. Porcelain dental veneers are very popular in Canberra.