Dental Crowns
Feeling conscious because of discoloured and damaged teeth? Premium dental crowns in Newcastle can renew your smile!
What is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a false tooth that’s hollow from the inside to fit over an existing tooth or an implant. It’s customised and made to act as a cap for your tooth after trimming and shaping. By covering your tooth all the way to the gum line, it restores the colour, shape, and functionality of your original tooth.
Who Should Get Porcelain Dental Crowns
We recommend getting dental crowns in Newcastle if you’re experiencing the following problems:
- You have broken teeth that are showing signs of severe decay
- Your teeth are very weak and the issue can’t be addressed with other treatments like fillings.
- You have a missing tooth that needs replacing
- You’ve had root canal therapy and need to protect your tooth from further damage .
- The enamel on your teeth has deteriorated, making them vulnerable to infection.
- You have discoloured, crooked, or chipped teeth and want to improve your smile.
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Different Types of Crowns
Dental crowns can be made using different materials, depending on their mouth placement and your budget. While there are several types, we’ll cover the most common ones below:
PFM Crowns
Also known as porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns, they offer the durability of metal and the natural appearance of porcelain. It’s a natural-looking option that cosmetic dentists in Newcastle can match to the shade of your teeth. One of the drawbacks is that the porcelain can chip off, exposing the metal base underneath. That’s why it’s best to choose these for your back teeth.
All Ceramic or Porcelain
For the most natural look, we recommend all-porcelain dental crowns because they can mimic the colour and appearance of your tooth enamel. It’s also a highly biocompatible material that’s well-suited to people with metal allergies. At the laboratory, specialists use zirconium dioxide to make ceramic crowns. They’re highly durable and can withstand more pressure than other kinds of crowns.
Composite Resin Crowns
If you want a more affordable option, you can choose composite resin dental crowns. It looks similar to natural teeth but it’s not as strong as porcelain or porcelain-fused-to-metal. These dental crowns are more likely to break and are often used temporarily.
Metal Crowns
To make dental crowns, our Newcastle cosmetic dentists use several metals like gold, chromium, and palladium. These crowns are resistant to chipping and breaking when you bite, making them long-lasting. But despite their ability to withstand chewing forces, their metallic colour poses a drawback. They’re usually reserved for molars, which are out of sight and less visible.
Benefits of Getting Dental Crowns
Here are some of the benefits of getting dental crowns to improve your oral health:
- They cover large fillings in your teeth
- They improve the structural integrity of your dental implants
- They cover up damaged, cracked, or injured teeth
- They improve alignment and address discolouration
- They improve the shape of your teeth
- They prevent further damage to your cracked or damaged teeth
Another advantage is that crowns are highly durable and have a high success rate. They’re made to last at least 5 to 10 years, but the right maintenance makes them last up to 20 years.
What To Expect When Getting Dental Crowns in Newcastle
Initial Consultation
Our Newcastle cosmetic dentist will examine your teeth and recommend solutions based on the severity of damage.
Tooth Preparation
To make sure your crowns adhere to the tooth, it needs preparing. This includes cleaning the tooth and trimming it down to make room for a crown.
Crown Fabrication
Once your tooth is prepared, you’ll wear temporary crowns while the permanent crown is being prepared by expert lab technicians.
Crown Placement
When your permanent crown is ready, our experienced cosmetic dentist will position it as a cap on your prepared tooth.
Why Choose Our Clinic for Dental Crowns in Newcastle
Experienced Local Dentists
The local cosmetic dentists at our Newcastle clinic are fully licensed and have years of experience in providing quality care to patients.
Customised Crowns
When you choose our clinic for dental crowns, we customise every aspect of your final crowns to give natural looking results.
FREE Consultation
To walk you through possible treatment plans and different types of crowns, we offer a complimentary initial consultation.
Patient-Centred Care
We take pride in providing patient-centred care. This means all our clients get several opportunities to provide feedback on their dental crowns.
FAQs
How long do dental crowns last?
With the right care, porcelain crowns can last 15 years, with some crowns lasting for over 20 years. Materials used to make dental crowns, such as porcelain and ceramic, are highly durable and similar to tooth enamel in terms of hardness and strength. That’s what makes dental crowns long lasting.
Is the dental crown procedure painful?
No, you won’t experience pain during the dental crown procedure. Our cosmetic dentists will numb the area using anesthesia, so it won’t hurt when your tooth is trimmed to make space for your crown. You can expect mild discomfort during the procedure and some sensitivity afterwards.
Are dental crowns included in cosmetic dentistry?
In many cases, dental crowns are recommended to repair damaged or weakened teeth facing severe decay. At the same time, they’re also used in cosmetic dentistry to improve the appearance of your smile if you have crooked, chipped, or stained teeth.
How long do I need to recover after getting dental crowns placed?
There’s no down time associated with getting dental crowns because the procedure is non-surgical. It also doesn’t cause significant pain or discomfort, so most people find it easy to return to their daily routine. Except for some sensitivity, which subsides after a few days, you won’t have to deal with pain that requires taking time off from work.