Dental Crowns & Bridges in Cairns

 A crown is a little like a thimble that covers the entire surface of your tooth. They are, by far, the strongest dental restoration available and also have great aesthetic advantages. 

Crowns are processed in a dental laboratory and are made of a gold and palladium alloy. In cases where the tooth is visible, a porcelain layer is fused to the alloy to create a realistic and attractive natural tooth appearance.

Bridges are constructed of the same materials in much the same way. A bridge is a single unit made up of two or three crowns and one or two ‘artificial’ teeth, also known as ‘Pontics.’ A bridge works by placing crowns on the ‘anchor’ teeth surrounding the gap. The pontics are fixed to the side of the crowns and replace the original missing tooth/teeth.

If you have any questions about dental crowns or bridges or would like to schedule an appointment, please contact our team at The Dentist Cairns Dental Group. 

With missing teeth, extra stress is often placed on the remaining teeth and opposing or adjoining teeth can shift into the spaces left, causing changes to your bite. This can lead to painful joint problems and even arthritis.

A bridge can restore chewing functions in areas where teeth have been lost and can also provide great aesthetics in cases where missing teeth are obvious in appearance.

Crown and bridge work requires a long initial appointment of at least one hour, and treatment can take up to two weeks to complete. The temporary crowns are designed to be easily removed at the next appointment and may fracture in the interim, prompting another dental appointment.

Crowns and bridges are made of strong and precious alloys and, therefore, can be expensive. The cost will vary depending on the number of teeth treated and whether it is gold or tooth coloured.