Crowns in Kingsley
Ensuring you have the smile you want for a lifetime is our goal at Serene Smiles Perth. Our mother-and-daughter dentist duo are committed to providing gentle dental care, including crowns and other restorations. Offering over thirty years’ combined experience and an ethical approach to care, they’ll never recommend treatments you don’t need.
Who Needs Dental Crowns?
Crowns protect the underlying tooth if it has been damaged. Some conditions that we’d recommend a crown for include:
- After a root canal
- Broken tooth
- If a tooth has large fillings or cracks
- Worn tooth
A crown can also be recommended for aesthetic reasons, or to anchor a bridge. We’ll let you know if you need a crown, and we’ll explain the process to you and schedule your treatments.
The Process
Getting a crown is a two-visit procedure. On your first visit, we’ll prepare the tooth under a local anaesthetic, take impressions to create a mould and, in some cases, place a temporary crown. Your moulds will be used to create your permanent crown. At your second appointment, we will place your permanent crown.
As with all our services, we are committed to ensuring a comfortable experience and will make sure that you are numb and comfortable before we proceed.
Recent Case Study
Treatment: 6 bespoke anterior porcelain crowns
Process:
- Initial consult to determine the patient’s chief complaint and to determine their oral health
- Once oral health is established, a digital mock up is completed taking into consideration the patients face, smile and bite. The patient is shown the plan so they can view and approve their smile design
- Initial preparation appointment — involves the removal of unhealthy tooth structure and fillings, preparation of teeth, scans and temporary crowns placed.
- 2-4 weeks of temporary crowns to ensure balanced smile and bite.
- Insert of final crowns
- Review to ensure gum health and balanced bite
*Results may vary depending on individual cases.
FAQs
With proper oral hygiene, crowns have a 95% success rate over ten years. Heavy grinding will shorten the life of your crown, so if this is an issue for you, we’ll recommend a splint to protect your dental restorations.
Most crowns are made of porcelain. However, crowns may also be made of gold. We’ll be happy to discuss your options with you.
Whitening products do not lighten crowns.
Schedule Care Today
If you have a tooth that is cracked, worn or broken, or has large or multiple fillings, a crown may be a good option for you. Contact us today to book an appointment.
Any invasive or surgical procedure may carry risks. Before moving forward, it is recommended that you seek a second opinion from an appropriately licensed medical professional.
