Crowns & Bridges in Mona Vale, NSW
Whether you have missing teeth or a damaged or decayed tooth, our knowledgeable team at BMB Dental Clinic can offer their help. We restore broken teeth and replace missing teeth for patients all the time, creating better oral health and more aesthetically pleasing smiles.
*Outcomes, healing times and fees vary depending on individual circumstances and treatment type.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown, also known as a 'dental cap', can either cover your entire natural tooth to protect and strengthen it or attach to a dental implant to replace a missing tooth.
A dental crown is often an ideal treatment for patients who have severe tooth decay that has weakened a tooth’s structure or a tooth that’s broken or fractured for any reason, including trauma. We also use crowns to strengthen teeth after root canal treatments since a root canal procedure weakens the structure. The crown encapsulates the tooth, protecting it from further damage.
In the past, dentists mainly used metal dental crowns and crowns made using a combination of metal and porcelain to protect damaged teeth. However, thanks to modern technology, we now have more options and can more easily make crowns, including full porcelain crowns.
Formerly, technicians had to lay down porcelain by hand over a crown core to create a completed crown. Now, we have machines that grind down the crown from a whole block of porcelain. Once the device achieves the correct shape, the porcelain crown is heated up to a temperature that hardens the crown, creating a strong and durable tooth restoration.
The crown materials we may use to create a crown include:
- Full metal (precious and non-precious)
- Full porcelain
- Full zirconia
- Porcelain-fused-to-metal
- Porcelain-fused-to-zirconia
Dentists often recommend metal-free crowns, like full porcelain and full zirconia crowns, due to their natural-looking appearance, which blends right in with the patient’s other teeth to create a seamless appearance. However, the type of crown we recommend will depend on the patient’s individual needs.
At BMB Dental Clinic, we customise all your treatments to help ensure optimal results.
How Much Does a Dental Crown Cost in Mona Vale?
Dental crown costs may vary depending on the crown material and any required pretreatments. However, the average price ranges from $1,750 to $2,200. Your dentist can give you a more accurate breakdown after assessing your tooth.
* Remember, all patients and treatments are unique, so your final price may deviate from the average costs. After reviewing your needs, our dental team will provide you with an individualised estimate.
Caring for a Dental Crown
Maintaining good oral hygiene is vital after the placement of your dental crown. While the crown itself is unlikely to suffer damage due to poor hygiene, the tooth beneath the crown can still decay, and in that case, we would need to replace the crown.
What Is a Dental Bridge?
We can replace a missing tooth or missing teeth with a dental bridge. In its simplest form, a dental bridge consists of two dental crowns, which hold the bridge in place, known as abutments. Between the abutments, there is a third dental crown, called a pontic, which is basically a suspended artificial tooth.
We have limits on the number of teeth we can replace with a bridge because the abutments can only support so many artificial teeth under chewing pressure. Since a bridge requires abutments, there are limitations there as well. If a patient doesn’t have two healthy teeth on either side of the gap to support the bridge, we may replace the missing tooth or teeth with dental implants or dentures.
We can make bridges with a variety of materials, and just like with dental crowns, modern advances in technology have improved the options available.
Each material has its own unique advantages, but patients often prefer the most natural-looking materials: full porcelain, full zirconia, and porcelain fused to zirconia. These materials create the most aesthetically pleasing look.
Dental Crown Cost in Mona Vale
When considering dental crowns, cost can be an important factor. At BMB Dental Clinic in Mona Vale, we strive to make high-quality dental restorations accessible to our patients. The cost of dental crowns at our clinic ranges from $1600 to $2000 per tooth, depending on the type of material used and the specific requirements of each patient.
*Remember, all patients and treatments are unique, so your final price may deviate from the average costs. After reviewing your needs, our dental team will provide you with an individualised estimate. 
Our pricing reflects the expertise and precision involved in crafting crowns that match the natural aesthetics of your teeth, offering both strength and beauty. Whether you opt for a porcelain, zirconia or metal-based crown, you can be assured of receiving the best care and quality at competitive rates in the Mona Vale area. Each crown is tailored to suit your smile's needs, helping restore both functionality and appearance.
Crowns and Bridges in Mona Vale and Northern Beaches
Dr Babak Moharrami and the rest of our dedicated team help patients who need tooth restorations in the Mona Vale area. We invite you to call our clinic to arrange your consultation.
Benefits of Crowns and Bridges
Restoration of Tooth Structure
Replacement of Missing Teeth
Support for Bite Function
Frequently Asked Questions
No, getting a dental crown doesn't hurt. If the tooth is root canal treated then there is no nerve in the tooth, so you won't even an injection for the crown procedure. If tooth is still alive, your tooth will be numbed with a dental injection so that you won't feel any pain.
Each type of dental crowns have their pros and cons. Porcelain and Zirconia crowns are white/tooth coloured, which makes them more aesthetic, but metal is stronger and does not break. Essentially, gold crowns are considered the best as the wear resistance of a gold crown is the same as a tooth but unfortunately, they are not cosmetically acceptable these days. Zirconia crowns are harder than porcelain crowns but a bit opaque in colour. Porcelain crowns are very good for aesthetic areas like front teeth as they match the translucency of natural teeth. Sometimes, a layering technique is used which means we use 2 different materials in one crown. For example, this may be a metal or Zirconia layer under and a porcelain layer on top. This way, you have the hardness and stability of Zirconia or metal which isn't visible thanks for the external layer of porcelain.
No, dental crowns cannot be whitened.
Teeth that are severely damaged, have large portions broken off, have undergone root canal treatment, or are aesthetically compromised often require a dental crown. However, the best course of action is to consult a dentist for personalised advice and guidance.
Generally, the process is completed in two stages. The first stage, or initial session, involves preparing the tooth for the crown. This may include removing any existing decay, restoring the tooth with filling material, and reducing its size all around to make space for the crown. We then digitally scan the tooth and the surrounding teeth and send the data to a dental lab to have the crown fabricated. A temporary crown is placed over the tooth and secured with temporary cement.
The second stage takes place once the final crown is ready. We remove the temporary crown, clean the tooth, and cement the permanent crown in place. At this stage, we ensure the crown fits properly, the margins are sealed, the contact with adjacent teeth is tight, and the bite is correct.
Some dentists use in-house crown-making machines to complete the process in a single day. However, we choose not to do this. We prefer to have crowns made by a dental lab, as they specialize in this work and often achieve better results. Our approach is to focus on what we do best and allow the lab to do what they do best.
Our Team
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Dr Babak Moharrami
Dr Babak Moharrami graduated from Qazvin University in Iran in 2000 and treated patients in his native Tehran for seven years before moving to Australia. He passed the Australian Dental Council (ADC) exams in 2007 and 2008. Having demonstrated his excellence in dentistry, Dr Moharrami began serving patients at Fairfield Dental Healthcare Clinic in Fairfield, NSW.
During his three years with the Fairfield practice, Dr Moharrami gained valuable knowledge and experience. In 2011, he opened his practice in beautiful Mona Vale. He worked at both practices until 2013, when he devoted ...
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