Restore a broken, cracked or heavily worn tooth and hold the remaining structure together so it can take normal biting force again.
A crown after root canal protects and caps the restored tooth, so you can eat and bite down on it much like a real tooth.
Replace a tooth with a very large filling, or improve the look of an old discoloured filling, for a stronger and more even smile.
Crowns can help hold a dental bridge or denture firmly in place to replace a missing tooth.
If a tooth feels weak or you avoid chewing on one side, a crown can restore confidence in your bite without removing the tooth.
A crown can be made to sit on a dental implant, completing the restoration of a missing tooth. More on this below.
We take an impression of the tooth that needs restoring and prepare the tooth so the crown will sit securely. The impression is sent to the dental laboratory where your crown is custom made to fit precisely and match your neighbouring teeth.
At the second visit the finished crown is checked for shade, shape and bite, then fitted securely on top of the prepared tooth. Once bonded and adjusted, you can bite and chew on it as part of your normal smile.
Payment plans and health fund rebates may help with the cost. We can talk through the options that apply to you.
*Guide price for a full ceramic implant crown. The final quote is provided after an initial consultation. Rebates vary depending on your individual health fund.
A dental crown, often called a dental cap, is a custom-made restoration that fits over the whole visible part of a damaged tooth. It restores the natural shape, size, strength and appearance of teeth that are broken, weakened by decay or hold a very large filling.
A crown is usually recommended when there is not enough healthy tooth left for a filling to protect, when a tooth is heavily broken or worn, to protect a tooth after root canal treatment, to improve a discoloured filling, or to anchor a bridge or denture. Your dentist confirms the right option after assessing the tooth.
Treatment takes two visits. At the first visit we take an impression and prepare the tooth, and the crown is custom made in a dental laboratory. At the second visit the finished crown is checked and fitted securely on top of the prepared tooth.
The preparation visit takes about one hour, and the fitting visit is around thirty minutes.
As a guide, our full ceramic implant crown starts from $1,900. This is a guide price only, and your final quote is provided after an initial consultation. If you are comparing options, remember that cheap dental crowns in Melbourne are not always the best value over the long term, which is why we focus on a precise, natural looking ceramic result. Payment plans and health fund rebates may help with the cost.
How long a crown lasts depends on the tooth, your bite and how well you care for it. Good daily oral hygiene and regular dental check ups help a crown last well. Your dentist can give you guidance for your situation, and no outcome can be guaranteed.
Yes. The shade and shape are selected to blend with your surrounding teeth so the crown looks like a natural part of your smile.
With correct bonding and bite adjustment, a crown coming loose is rare. If it does happen, it can usually be recemented by your dentist.
Yes. If you are searching for dental crowns near me in the Melbourne area, our practice provides custom ceramic crowns. Call 03 9077 6363 or book an appointment to arrange a consultation.
Talk to our team about custom ceramic dental crowns and whether a crown is right for your tooth. Treatment requires an individual consultation.
All treatment carries risks. Individual consultation is required with one of our practitioners to ensure the treatment is right for you. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. Rebates may vary depending on your individual health fund.
All treatment claims are intended to be factual, evidence based and capable of substantiation. No treatment outcome is guaranteed. Outcomes vary between individuals and depend on clinical findings, oral health status, medical history and adherence to professional advice.