A dental crown covers and protects a weak or damaged tooth. With our in-clinic system, we scan your tooth, design the crown and mill it from ceramic in the clinic. In many cases it can be fitted in a single visit, without traditional moulds or a temporary crown.
Not every treatment suits every person. Your dentist will discuss your options with you, including other treatments and the option of no treatment.
Here is what usually happens. Your dentist will explain each step for your situation before you start.
We check the tooth and take X-rays to make sure a crown is right for you.
We shape the tooth and take a digital scan.
The crown is designed on screen and milled from a ceramic block while you wait.
We check the fit and bite, then bond the crown in place.
The tooth may feel sensitive for a few days after fitting. Look after your crown like your other teeth, with daily brushing, flossing and regular check-ups.
Crowns can chip, loosen or need replacing, and preparing a tooth removes some structure. Not every tooth suits a same-day crown, and you can seek a second opinion before proceeding.
We give you a written quote after your assessment, before any treatment begins. Health fund rebates depend on your fund and level of cover and are claimed on the day with HICAPS.
A dental crown is a cap that covers a damaged or weakened tooth to protect it and restore its shape. At our Canberra City clinic, we use digital scanning and in-clinic milling to make ceramic crowns, so in many cases your crown can be designed, made and fitted in one appointment.
Traditional crowns are usually made by an external laboratory, which means moulds, a temporary crown and a second visit. A same-day crown uses a digital scan and is milled in the clinic. Both are well-established options; your dentist will recommend the type that suits your tooth.
Read our step-by-step article same-day crowns: what to expect.
Common questions about same-day crowns at our Canberra City clinic. Can’t see your question? Call us on (02) 6295 9460.
Usually around two to three hours, including design and milling time.
We match the ceramic shade to your neighbouring teeth.
Yes. We accept all major health funds and claim on the spot with HICAPS, so you only pay the gap. Your rebate depends on your fund and level of cover.
It varies with the material, your bite and how you care for it. Many crowns last for years, but they can chip, wear or need replacing over time.
Not always. Some teeth need a different type of crown or another treatment. Your dentist will explain your options.
Glebe Park Dental is at 188/15 Coranderrk Street, Canberra City, next to Glebe Park and a short walk from the Canberra Centre and the City bus and light rail stops. We see patients from across Canberra, including Braddon, Reid, Turner, Acton, Campbell, Ainslie and Dickson, Monday to Friday until 5:00pm (from 8:00am Tuesday to Thursday and 9:00am Monday and Friday) and Saturday from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
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