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When a standard filling is no longer enough to offer structural support, a high-quality dental crown becomes the ideal solution.

Over time, daily life—or even an accident—can leave a tooth compromised by significant decay, fracture, or heavy wear. A dental crown acts as a strong, custom-made cap that fits precisely over your entire weakened tooth. 

This restoration is designed to reinforce the remaining natural structure, restore your ability to chew comfortably, and ensure your smile remains both healthy and complete. This guide provides clarity on the crown materials we use, what to expect during your personalised treatment journey, and simple aftercare for long-lasting results.


Choosing the Right Material for Your Restoration

At Profilo° Dental, we focus on using materials that offer the perfect balance of aesthetics and strength, tailored to the tooth's position in your mouth. Your ideal choice is always discussed in a clear, collaborative consultation.

  • Ceramic & Porcelain: These materials are celebrated for their ability to perfectly mimic the light-reflecting qualities and colour of natural enamel. They are often our top recommendation for visible front teeth, providing a seamless, natural-looking restoration.

  • Zirconia: Known for its exceptional durability and high resistance to wear, zirconia offers incredible strength. We often select zirconia crowns for back teeth (molars), where they must handle the heavy, consistent pressure of biting and chewing.

Every crown we place is custom-crafted using advanced technology to ensure a secure, comfortable fit that integrates flawlessly with your natural bite and facial structure.


The Profilo° Dental Crown Procedure: Precision and Comfort

We believe in a precise, patient-first approach, ensuring you feel informed and comfortable throughout your crown journey:

  1. Initial Consultation & Assessment: The process begins with a comprehensive examination to confirm the tooth structure is healthy enough to support a crown. We take the time to listen to your concerns and discuss your desired outcome.

  2. Tooth Preparation and Digital Scanning: The tooth is gently reshaped to create the perfect foundation for the crown. Critically, we use advanced 3D digital scanners to take precise measurements of your bite and tooth shape—eliminating the need for messy, uncomfortable traditional impressions.

  3. Temporary Protection: While your custom crown is being meticulously crafted in a high-quality dental laboratory, we fit you with a comfortable temporary crown to protect the prepared tooth surface.

  4. Final Placement: In your final appointment, your bespoke crown is carefully fitted and permanently bonded, checking that your bite is stable and comfortable. You will leave the clinic with your tooth’s full function and natural appearance beautifully restored.


Caring for Your Long-Term Smile Investment

With the right care, your new dental crown can be a long-lasting component of your healthy smile. Our goal is to ensure its durability for many years to come:

  • Excellent Oral Hygiene: Maintain rigorous brushing and flossing routines, paying special attention to the gum line around the crown. Regular professional hygiene appointments at our Newcastle clinic are vital for maintaining crown stability and surrounding gum health.

  • Mindful Chewing: We advise avoiding very hard or sticky items, such as ice or hard candy, which can place excessive, unnecessary force on any restored tooth.

In the future, should a crown require replacement or adjustment, our team uses specialised, gentle tools to ensure safe and controlled removal, protecting your underlying natural tooth structure.


When a Crown Is Not Enough: Exploring Permanent Alternatives

If a natural tooth is too severely damaged or a tooth is already missing, a crown may no longer provide the structural support needed.

In these situations, Dental Implants are often recommended as the strongest, most permanent alternative. An implant replaces the entire tooth structure, including the root, preventing bone loss and providing a foundation for a beautiful, functional, fixed replacement tooth.

For those in the Hunter Region seeking a long-term solution for missing teeth, we are experts in Dental Implants Newcastle, offering a highly successful pathway to a complete, confident smile.


Take the Next Step to a Stronger Smile

A dental crown at Profilo° Dental is more than just a repair; it is a structural reinforcement that helps maintain normal chewing function and protects your natural tooth material from further deterioration. We welcome you to contact us to discuss how a customised crown can restore health, function, and confidence to your smile.