Replacement Dental Crown
About the Treatments that Created this Whiter Gap Free Smile
Because the patient wanted a whiter smile and to get rid of the gap between his front two teeth, newly made porcelain crowns were created and fitted that would solve both problems.
A 45 year old male patient was unhappy with the gap between his teeth and the colour of his 30 year old crowns which no longer suited the colour of his natural teeth.
By replacing the old crowns with two new porcelain crowns for a better colour match and by closing the gap between the two front teeth the patient was able to have a more youthful smile.
Porcelain Crowns
Replacing the old resin crown on the front tooth which had discoloured with a new porcelain crown meant that the patient was able to still retain some of their own tooth underneath.
For this patient the option of a porcelain crown gave them the added benefit of having an artificial tooth with a finish that looks like natural tooth enamel. This gives it a natural looking shine to create an overall full glossy youthful smile.
Information for You
Over time most patients may need to replace older dental crowns and bridges due to failure (where something cracks or breaks) or discolouration, like the example with this patient. At this time, you will have the choice to replace with a resin replacement or porcelain. There are benefits for either treatment option that your dentist will be able to explain to you in great detail when you get to that point.
Some dentists, like the team at Dental Care Professionals, will also be able to give you the option of a CEREC crown replacement. This treatment option means that you could have your old crown fully replaced in just one visit to the dentist, which gives you a beautiful porcelain or resin replacement in a fraction of the time it takes with Dental Lab created crowns.
Replacing Old Discoloured Crowns
Modern dentistry gives patients more treatment options; even when replacing older dental work such as crowns and bridges.
While there are more options not all may be suitable for your particular situation, that’s why it’s important to talk to your dentist to understand why they are recommending the treatments they are to you.
Have a Question you’d like to ask our Dental Care Professionals?
For a complete list of the different treatments we use to give patients the smiles, you may like to explore each of the sections below.
Crowns & Bridges
If it hurts when you bite down, it is possible that your tooth is cracked. If a tooth is cracked, it is a serious condition and does usually require a crown.
Inlays & Onlays
Where there is minor damage to tooth enamel, inlays and onlays are often recommended as an alternative to fillings or a crown because they preserve a great deal of the natural tooth.
Sports Mouthguards
Dental injuries can be painful, disfiguring and expensive to treat. Specially-designed mouth guards can reduce the risk and severity of dental injuries.
Natural Coloured Fillings
The latest techniques and composite resins designed colour matched to your natural tooth shades.
Dental Implants in Brighton and Adelaide
One of the most significant developments in modern dental medicine is the application of dental implants, which has led to them becoming one of the most popular dental procedures of today.
Root Canal Treatment in Brighton and Adelaide
Endodontic treatment is more commonly known as root canal therapy. Advancements in dental medicine and the development of specially designed instruments, means a root canal procedure can be accomplished in complete comfort in as little as two appointment visits.
CEREC – Single Visit Dentistry
Advanced CEREC machine enables our dentists to create and fabricate your new restoration in a single appointment – saving you time and expense.
Regular Dental Maintenance
An appropriate dental education and treatment plan from your initial consultation helps you to establish improved oral health for pleasing and vibrant smiles.