地址
7/151 Cowper Street
Dickson ACT, 2602
营业时间
星期一至星期四 9-5pm
星期五 8-3pm
星期六 (隔周营业) 9-5pm
Crowns and Bridges
At Dickson Park Dental Surgery in Dickson, Canberra, we're dedicated to helping you achieve a healthy, confident, and complete smile. If you have teeth that are damaged, decayed, or missing, dental crowns and bridges offer fantastic solutions to restore their strength, function, and natural appearance.
These custom-made restorations are designed to seamlessly blend with your existing teeth, allowing you to chew, speak, and smile with ease once again. Discover how our experienced dentists in Canberra can bring your smile back to life!
Dental Crowns: Protecting and Restoring Damaged Teeth
A dental crown, often called a "cap," is a custom-made covering that fits completely over your entire tooth, right down to the gum line. Think of it as a protective helmet for a tooth that's been severely damaged or weakened. Crowns are a versatile solution at Dickson Park Dental Surgery and are typically recommended for:
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Severely decayed teeth: When a cavity is too large for a regular filling.
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Broken or fractured teeth: To hold the tooth together and prevent further damage.
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After root canal therapy: To protect the treated tooth, which can become brittle.
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Cosmetic improvement: To cover discoloured, misshapen, or poorly aligned teeth.
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Support a dental bridge: Crowns are used on the teeth adjacent to a gap to anchor a bridge.
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Cover a dental implant: An implant crown completes the restoration of a missing tooth.
Materials for Your Dental Crown:
We offer various high-quality materials for your custom dental crown in Canberra, chosen based on your needs, location in your mouth, and aesthetic preferences:
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Porcelain or Ceramic: These are popular for their natural appearance, as they can be perfectly matched to the colour of your existing teeth. Ideal for front teeth.
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Zirconia: An incredibly strong and durable ceramic material that also offers excellent aesthetics. Great for both front and back teeth.
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Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM): Offers a good balance of strength and aesthetics, with a metal base for durability and a porcelain outer layer for natural looks.
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Gold or Metal Alloys: Extremely strong and durable, often recommended for back molars where aesthetics are less of a concern.
Our dentists will discuss the best material option for your specific tooth restoration needs.
Dental Bridges: Closing Gaps from Missing Teeth
A dental bridge is a fixed (non-removable) dental appliance used to replace one or more missing teeth. It "bridges" the gap created by missing teeth, literally attaching to the natural teeth or dental implants on either side of the gap. This helps to:
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Restore your smile: Fill the unsightly gap caused by missing teeth.
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Improve chewing and speaking: Allow you to eat a wider variety of foods and speak more clearly.
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Maintain facial shape: Prevent the collapse of facial muscles that can occur with missing teeth.
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Prevent remaining teeth from shifting: Stops adjacent teeth from drifting into the empty space, which can lead to bite problems and further dental issues.
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Distribute bite forces evenly: Reduce stress on your remaining teeth.
Types of Dental Bridges Offered at Dickson Park Dental Surgery:
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Traditional Bridge: The most common type, involving crowns placed on the teeth on either side of the gap (abutment teeth) to anchor the replacement tooth (pontic).
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Cantilever Bridge: Used when there are adjacent teeth on only one side of the missing tooth.
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Maryland Bonded Bridge: A more conservative option where a pontic is held in place by metal or porcelain "wings" bonded to the back of adjacent teeth, without requiring full crowns.
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Implant-Supported Bridge: For multiple missing teeth without adequate natural anchor teeth, a bridge can be supported by dental implants rather than natural teeth.
During your consultation at our Dickson dental clinic, we'll assess your situation and recommend the most suitable bridge solution for your unique needs.
The Crown and Bridge Process at Dickson Park Dental Surgery
Receiving a dental crown or bridge typically involves two visits to our modern dental surgery in Dickson, Canberra:
Visit 1: Preparation & Impressions
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Preparation: The tooth (or teeth) receiving the crown(s) will be gently prepared by reshaping it to allow the crown to fit snugly. For a bridge, the anchor teeth are prepared.
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Impressions: Highly accurate digital or traditional impressions of your prepared teeth are taken. These impressions are sent to a trusted Australian dental laboratory where your custom crown or bridge will be meticulously crafted.
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Temporary Restoration: A temporary crown or bridge will be placed to protect your prepared tooth/teeth while your permanent restoration is being made.
Visit 2: Placement & Finalisation
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Removal of Temporary: Your temporary restoration is carefully removed.
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Fitting and Adjustment: Your new custom crown or bridge is placed, and our dentist will check its fit, bite, and aesthetics to ensure it's perfect.
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Permanent Bonding: Once you and your dentist are completely happy, the crown or bridge is permanently bonded into place, restoring your smile!
With proper care, your new crown or bridge from Dickson Park Dental Surgery can last for many years, giving you a beautiful and functional smile.