Crowns & Bridges

A dental crown is a full protective cover that permanently fits over a damaged or vulnerable tooth, restoring its shape, strength, and appearance.

A crown may be recommended when a tooth has been heavily filled, root canal treated, cracked, fractured, or is at significant risk of breaking under the pressure of everyday chewing.

Rather than waiting for a tooth to fail, a crown protects it proactively, often extending its life by decades and making it one of the strongest teeth in your mouth.

A dental bridge is used to replace one or more missing teeth.

A ceramic tooth (or teeth) is carefully crafted and bonded to the natural teeth on either side of the gap, creating a seamless, natural-looking result that restores both the appearance and function of your smile.

A well-made ceramic bridge blends so naturally with your surrounding teeth that it's virtually undetectable, and it eliminates the gap that can cause neighbouring teeth to shift over time.

With good oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups, ceramic crowns and bridges can last for many years, often decades.

In a well-maintained mouth, ceramic crowns can become some of the strongest, most reliable teeth for everyday chewing, and a progressive treatment plan using crowns can protect heavily restored teeth for the long term. Our Unley dentists will advise you on how to care for your crown & bridge restorations to get the most out of them over time.

Not at all. Local anaesthetic is used to ensure you're completely comfortable during tooth preparation, and our caring team will check in with you throughout the appointment. Most patients find the process very manageable.

If you have any anxiety about dental treatment, please let us know - we're experienced at helping nervous patients feel at ease and we'll always go at a pace you're comfortable with.