HAYAT DENTAL · BROADWAY, SYDNEY
A dental crown covers and protects a weakened, broken or heavily filled tooth, restoring its shape, strength and appearance. We offer zirconia, porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal and gold crowns, and explain which material suits your tooth, what is involved and the alternatives before any work begins.
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ASSESSMENT · OPTIONS · CARE
A crown may be recommended when a tooth no longer has enough strong structure to hold a filling on its own. Your dentist first checks the tooth for decay, cracks, gum health and how much sound tooth remains.
A small crack or chip can often be repaired with a filling or bonding. When a crack runs across the biting surface, or a cusp has broken away, a crown can hold the tooth together and spread biting forces more evenly. Pain when chewing can be a sign of a cracked tooth, so your dentist will check how deep the crack goes before recommending either option.
UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS
We offer four types of dental crowns in Sydney, made from zirconia, porcelain (including E.max), porcelain-fused-to-metal or gold. Each has different strengths, and the right choice depends on where the tooth is, how much space there is, how hard you bite and how important appearance is to you.
Tooth-coloured · high strength
Zirconia is a very strong, tooth-coloured ceramic that resists chipping and handles heavy chewing forces well. Newer translucent types also allow zirconia to be used on more visible teeth.
Tooth-coloured · most natural look
All-ceramic crowns, including lithium disilicate (E.max), give the most lifelike look. They let light through much like natural enamel, so they are often chosen for front teeth.
Metal base · porcelain surface
Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns combine a strong metal framework with an outer layer of tooth-coloured porcelain. They have been used for many years and remain a reliable option today.
Metal · very durable
Gold alloy crowns are very durable and need relatively little tooth to be removed. They wear gently against opposing teeth, but their metallic colour means they usually suit back teeth.
A crown requires shaping of the tooth and cannot be reversed. In some cases a filling or onlay is enough. Your dentist will explain the benefits of a crown alongside the risks and alternatives.
NATURAL-LOOKING RESULTS
Front teeth are the first teeth people see when you smile or speak, so a front tooth crown needs to match the shade, shape, surface texture and translucency of the teeth beside it. All-ceramic materials such as E.max, or more translucent types of zirconia, are usually preferred because light passes through them in a similar way to natural enamel.
Before the crown is made, we match the shade carefully, and the laboratory uses these details to shape and layer the crown. If you are also planning teeth whitening, it is best done first, because a crown does not change colour once it is made.
A front tooth crown is usually recommended when the tooth is broken, heavily filled, discoloured after root canal treatment or weakened by an old restoration. If the tooth is healthy and the main concern is its colour or shape, a porcelain veneer may need less tooth to be removed, and your dentist will explain the difference.
For one patient, six new crowns replaced dark, chipping front restorations and evened out the shape of the front teeth. Individual results vary.
BEFORE YOU COMMIT
We check the tooth, explain the options and give you a clear estimate before any preparation begins.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Laboratory-made crowns usually involve two visits, with the crown made in a dental laboratory between them.
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We examine the tooth, take X-rays if needed, check your bite and discuss the material, the number of visits, alternatives and the estimate.
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We shape the tooth to make room for the crown, usually with local anaesthetic, then take a digital scan or impression and match the shade.
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A temporary crown protects the tooth while your crown is made in the laboratory.
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We check the fit, appearance and bite, make any adjustments, then cement the crown in place.
AFTER YOUR VISIT
Your dentist’s personalised advice takes priority.
BETWEEN VISITS
Follow food and cleaning advice. Contact the clinic if a temporary crown comes off rather than using household glue.
AFTER FITTING
Some sensitivity can occur. Seek advice if pain persists, the bite feels uneven or the crown feels loose.
LONGER TERM
Brush with fluoride toothpaste and clean between teeth. Decay can still develop in the tooth around or beneath a crown.
Crowns can chip, loosen or need replacement. The underlying tooth may develop further problems despite treatment. Tell your dentist if you grind or clench so this can be considered in the plan.
PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE
The cost of a crown depends on the material, how much work the tooth needs first and the laboratory work involved. Because every tooth is different, we give you a written estimate after your assessment, before any preparation begins.
Your estimate will take into account:
We accept all major health funds and claim on the spot through HICAPS. Crowns usually fall under major dental cover, so your rebate depends on your fund and level of cover.
Make an enquiryA GOOD PLACE TO START
Book an assessment first. We’ll explain whether a crown, onlay or filling suits the tooth before you decide.
Shop 1/180–182 Broadway, Chippendale
EASY TO REACH
Hayat Dental is located opposite UTS on Broadway in Chippendale, within walking distance of Central Station, Ultimo and nearby parts of the Sydney CBD.
Get directionsREAL PATIENT CASES
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AfterSix crownsSix crowns to replace stained, 15-year-old dental workAbout 3 weeks
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AfterSmile design and crownsFour crowns to fix a reverse smile line, gaps and staining3 to 4 weeks
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AfterSmile design and crownsReplacing old crowns with dark edges and black trianglesAbout 10 crownsPhotos of real Hayat Dental patients, published with consent. Individual results vary.
A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
The cost depends on the crown material, whether the tooth needs a build-up or root canal treatment first, and the laboratory work involved. We give you a written estimate after your assessment, before any treatment begins.
Not always. Many back teeth benefit from a crown after root canal treatment, because the tooth can become more brittle once the nerve and part of its structure have been removed, and back teeth take heavy chewing forces. Front teeth with more remaining structure may only need a filling. The guide to a dental crown after a root canal explains how the decision is made.
A crown is not automatically better. It needs more preparation, so the dentist considers whether a filling or onlay can adequately restore the tooth with less removal of healthy tissue.
Neither is best for everyone. Zirconia is strong and tooth-coloured, while gold is very durable and gentle on the opposing teeth but visibly metallic. Your dentist will recommend a material based on the tooth, your bite and how much appearance matters to you.
A crown can last many years, but there is no fixed lifespan. It depends on the material, the tooth underneath, your bite and how well the edges are cleaned. Grinding, decay at the edge of the crown and gum problems are common reasons a crown needs attention, and regular check-ups help catch these early.
The tooth is numbed with local anaesthetic, so most people feel pressure rather than pain, although some discomfort is possible. Sensitivity for a few days afterwards is common. Contact us if pain continues or your bite feels uneven.
Laboratory-made crowns usually involve two visits, a preparation visit and a fitting visit. Extra visits may be needed if the tooth needs a build-up or root canal treatment first.
Yes. The tooth under a crown can still decay, usually at the edge where the crown meets the tooth. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between your teeth and regular check-ups help prevent this.
Yes. Crowns may need replacing when they chip, loosen, leak at the edges or no longer match as the gums change. Your dentist will check whether the tooth underneath is healthy before a new crown is made.
A crown covers a tooth that is still there. If a tooth is missing, a dental bridge uses crowns on the neighbouring teeth to hold a replacement tooth, while a dental implant replaces the root and supports its own crown.
Medicare does not generally cover crowns for adults. Private health funds with major dental cover may pay part of the cost, depending on your policy. We can claim on the spot through HICAPS.
MAKE AN ENQUIRY
Send an enquiry and our team will contact you. To book an appointment, use our online booking portal. For urgent availability, please call the clinic.
