Strengthen, Protect, and Restore Your Tooth with a Custom Crown
When a tooth becomes heavily worn, cracked, or structurally compromised, a simple filling is often no longer enough. At Quality Dental Care, we may recommend a dental crown—a strong, aesthetic restoration designed to hold the tooth together and return it to full function.
Our custom-made crowns are tailored to blend seamlessly with your natural smile, offering a long-lasting solution for teeth that need extra support.
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What Is a Crown?
A crown called a “cap,” is a protective covering that encases the entire visible portion of a tooth. It is designed to reinforce a weakened or damaged tooth, restoring both strength and aesthetics.
Recommended When:
- You have a filling and not much tooth left
- Your tooth is cracked or broken
- You had a root canal
- Your tooth is worn down from grinding
- You want to improve the way your tooth looks
By surrounding the tooth with a durable material, the crown helps to hold everything together, reducing the risk of future fractures or failure.
The Crown Procedure Steps
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Initial Assessment: Your dentist will examine the affected tooth and take an X-ray to ensure the tooth structure and surrounding bone are healthy enough to support a crown.
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Tooth Preparation: We gently remove about 1.5mm of tooth or filling material from all sides, creating space for the crown. This process is precise and designed to preserve as much healthy tooth as possible.
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Impression and Temporary Crown: Once prepared, we take an impression of the tooth and send it to our trusted dental lab for fabrication. In the meantime, a temporary crown is placed to protect the tooth.
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Custom Fabrication: Your crown is crafted from metal, porcelain, or a combination of both—depending on your needs and preferences—ensuring an accurate fit and natural appearance.
Final Fitting and Cementation: At your next visit, the permanent crown is tried in, adjusted if necessary, and securely cemented over your tooth, restoring strength, function, and aesthetics
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Types of Crowns We Offer
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Porcelain crowns are great for front teeth where appearance is important. They look very similar to natural enamel.
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Metal crowns are very strong and durable, often used for back teeth where strength is necessary.
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Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns combine strength with a natural look, providing both durability and aesthetics.
Your dentist in Mickleham will suggest the best material based on strength, visibility, bite pressure, and cosmetic needs.
When a Crown May Not Be Suitable?
Crowns work well in many situations, but they may not be right when
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Too much of the tooth is lost, leaving insufficient support for a crown.
- There is active decay or an infection that needs to be treated first.
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More conservative choices, like inlays or onlays, can keep more of the natural tooth
In these cases, all available options will be discussed to help you select the best treatment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How long does a dental crown last?
With good care, crowns typically last 10 to 15 years—and often much longer.
Regular check-ups and daily oral hygiene help extend their lifespan.
2. Does getting a crown hurt?
No. The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, and most patients report
little to no discomfort during or after treatment.
3. What is the crown made from?
We offer crowns made from porcelain, metal, or porcelain fused to metal,
depending on the location of the tooth and your personal preferences.
4. Why can’t I just get a large filling instead?
Large fillings don’t provide enough structural support to hold a weakened tooth
together. A crown encases and protects the tooth, preventing it from breaking
under pressure.
5. Will the crown look natural?
Yes. Porcelain and PFM crowns are colour-matched to your natural teeth, offering
a lifelike and seamless appearance—especially in visible areas of your smile.
6. Can a crown be placed in one visit?
In some cases, same-day CEREC crowns may be available. Speak with our team to
see if this option suits your case. Otherwise, the process typically involves
two appointments.
Ready to Strengthen Your Smile?
If you’re dealing with a tooth that’s damaged, heavily restored, or recently
root-treated, a custom dental crown could be the ideal solution. At Quality
Dental Care, we provide high-quality, aesthetic crowns that feel and function
just like your natural teeth.
Book a consultation today and let’s discuss your options for restoring
confidence in your bite—and your smile.
