Crowns
Dental crowns are custom, tooth-shaped caps designed to restore and protect a decayed, weakened or damaged tooth. Crown preparation involves carefully removing a minimal amount of enamel to ensure a precise fit and optimal durability. Once fitted, the crown preserves chewing function, prevents further damage and sits naturally within your smile.
Why you might need a crown
A tooth significantly weakened through decay, fracture or large fillings.
A damaged or worn tooth that cannot be effectively repaired with a filling.
A root-canal-treated tooth needing full coverage for protection.
A tooth serving as a support for a bridge or implant restoration.
As part of a wider treatment plan, to help correct your bite (occlusion) or improve the alignment and appearance of your teeth without orthodontics.
Our crown materials
Gold: Once a mainstay of restorative dentistry, gold is now rarely used, though it remains available for patients who specifically request it. Where it is used, it's chosen for its exceptional durability on back teeth.
Porcelain bonded to metal (PBM): Combines robust support with a natural-looking finish.
Zirconia (full ceramic): Exceptionally aesthetic and metal-free, an excellent choice for visible teeth.
E.max: A premium ceramic known for strength, clarity and a very natural finish, ideal for front teeth where aesthetics matter most.
Feldspathic porcelain: The most translucent and lifelike of all ceramics, hand-layered to recreate the subtle depth of natural enamel. Reserved for front teeth, where its unmatched artistry outweighs the strength of newer materials.