CROWNS AND BRIDGES - Miranda Dental Centre
CROWNS AND BRIDGES - Miranda Dental Centre | Dentist in Sydney, Kingsway, Sutherland Shire Crowns are prosthetic devices cemented onto existing teeth, essentially acting like a “cap” and covering a badly damaged or decayed tooth. The purpose of a dental crown is to protect the fragile tooth from fracture and give extra strength to the remaining tooth structure. Fractures, chipping and cracks frequently happen to teeth with large existing restorations or teeth under excessive load, as in sleep grinders and people who clench a lot.It can also improve the physical appearance of discoloured teeth. A dental crown also perfectly matches natural tooth colour and shape. At our practice, we do different types of crowns. Crown is advised in the following cases: Replace a large filling when there isn’t enough tooth remaining Restore a fractured tooth Attach a bridge Cover a dental implant Cover a discoloured or poorly shaped tooth Cover a tooth that has had root canal treatment Th...