FAQs

1. What are Dental Crowns?

A Dental Crown is a hollow cap fitted over a chipped, cracked or decaying tooth. It improves the appearance of the tooth. A Dental Crown can be made with a number of different types of materials.

2. What are the materials used to make a Dental Crown?

Gold can be used to make Dental Crowns. Usually, Gold Dental Crowns are placed on the back teeth or molars. The great thing about gold Dental Crowns is that they are incredibly durable. This means that less tooth may be removed. Porcelain can also be used as it is natural looking and aesthetically pleasing.

3. What is the procedure for preparing a tooth for a Dental Crown?

The tooth that needs a Crown may require the dentist to perform a procedure called root filling or rebuilding. Then, the dentist will shape the tooth to a peg shape for the crown. The entire procedure is normally done under local anaesthetic, taking between 15 to 45 minutes per tooth, depending on the requirements for preparation of the particular tooth. The patient will feel little discomfort or pain. The dentist will also take an impression of the prepared tooth, which will then be sent to a laboratory where the crown is made.

4. How long will the crown or bridge last?

In most cases, the Dental Crown or Bridge can last more than 10 years. It can even last longer if proper dental hygiene is performed.

5. Can Dental Crowns fail?

Yes. One reason for this is that the supporting tooth under the Dental Crown can decay to the point that the Dental Crown can no longer be properly anchored in place. Poorly fitting crowns as well as bite pattern can also contribute to the failure of a Dental Crown.

6. What are Dental Bridges?

This is an artificial tooth used to replace a missing tooth. In most cases, a crown will be required on either side of the gap created by the missing tooth to serve as an anchor for the Dental Bridge.

7. What can go wrong with Dental Bridges?

Like Dental Crowns, Bridges should be fitted snugly between the teeth. If the Dental Bridge is not fitted tightly, cleaning it will be difficult which can result in decay or even gum disease.

8. How do you properly clean Dental Bridges?

Proper oral hygiene is necessary to keep the Bridge clean. If the Dental Bridge is well-designed, cleaning is a lot easier. However, you should remember that cleaning the teeth in the area where the Dental Bridge is located will be much more difficult.

9. Will inserting Crowns and Bridges hurt?

We use local anaesthetic for the procedure and we also offer Sleep Dentistry for people who are having trouble numbing or for people who have fear of the dentist.

10. What are the benefits of getting Crowns and Bridges?

Getting Crowns and Bridges installed can enhance your smile. Also, this kind of restoration can close a gap where missing teeth occurred. This can prevent surrounding teeth from shifting, causing an improper bite pattern, which in turn can cause the other teeth to deteriorate and even decay.

If you would like to know more about East Bentleigh Dental Group, would like to know more about Crowns & Bridges, or would like a simple check-up to begin with, please contact us now for a consultation.