Crowns & Caps
in Crows Nest
Single Visit Crowns & Caps
At Crows Nest Dentists, we use CEREC technology – this means that we can prepare and manufacture your crowns, caps and even bridges in-house. This saves you the stress of having to return for a second appointment. You also no longer have to worry about temporary crowns ever again.
What are single visit crowns & caps?
Single-visit crowns, also known as same-day crowns, offer a convenient and efficient way to restore damaged or weakened teeth in just one appointment. Choosing a dental clinic that provides this advanced service eliminates the need for multiple visits and temporary crowns, saving you time and hassle. However, not all dental clinics offer single-visit crown technology, so it’s essential to select one equipped with this innovative solution.
Crowns versus onlays
The CEREC machine can be used to make crowns or onlays for teeth that are worn down or damaged by decay. Crowns are made of porcelain and are designed to surround the outside of the tooth as well as covering its biting surface. They restore aesthetics, chewing ability and comfort to a tooth that needs it. Sometimes an approach more conserving of tooth structure is better and that is where caps (also known as onlays) come in. Onlays, also made of porcelain, cover the biting surface of the tooth only so that less tooth structure needs to be shaved away. Onlays can be used to protect a tooth that is cracking. The dentist will decide between crowns and onlays based on tooth damage, root-canal status and if it shows in your smile.
A typical Single Visit Crown appointment goes like this:
First we numb you up and shave the tooth down, to allow enough room for the strong porcelain material. Then we use our CEREC scanner to scan a 3D model of the prepared tooth and surrounding teeth into the program. Next, you can watch as we design a beautiful porcelain crown to accurately fit over your tooth. This design is sent wirelessly to the CEREC milling machine, where you can see the custom colour matched crown being cut out from a block of porcelain.
The process continues with us ensuring the crown fits, polishing it by hand and firing it in a special furnace to strengthen it. Now we are ready to disinfect your tooth before using a high strength resin to cement it to your tooth. After cleaning off all cement and making sure your bite is right, you are ready to go with a beautiful strong new crown.
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Do you accept all private health funds?
Crows Nest Dentists accepts all private health funds. We process all of the claims through HICAPS. Please speak to our friendly staff at reception before your appointment to discuss your private health and remember to present your card!
Do you perform dental X-rays onsite?
Yes! As well as with x-rays in the dental chair, we also offer on-site OPG dental X-rays, saving you the hassle of having to go to a separate X-ray clinic. These X-rays allow us to diagnose jaw problems immediately, including wisdom teeth problems, reducing the need for a second consult appointment.
What are single visit crowns?
Using CEREC technology, we can prepare and manufacture your crowns, caps and even bridges in-house. This saves you the stress of having to return for a second appointment. You also no longer have to worry about temporary crowns ever again.
Do you perform wisdom tooth extractions?
When we determine that your wisdom teeth need to be removed, an OPG is taken (x-ray that rotates around your face showing all your teeth flattened into one image). This will show the roots of the wisdom teeth and their relation to the lower jaw nerve, allowing the dentist to decide on the best way ahead. Either a referral will be made to a specialist or a simple surgery will be planned here in the chair.
Where are you located?
We are located at:
Suite 4, Lvl 1, 136 Willoughby Rd Crows Nest 2065 (entry via Albany St).
Our dental clinic is easily accessible by metro, train or bus. We are a 5-minute walk from the new Crows Nest Metro Station, and a 10-minute walk from St Leonards Train Station.
On the new Metro line, It’s only a 7-minute ride from Central Station to Crows Nest.
We offer FREE PARKING in our building for the duration of your appointment. Entry for this is on Hume Lane- just press DENTIST and we will buzz you in.
Parking is also available at Coles, Hume Street car park and Holterman Street car park, offering 2 hours free.
Do you have onsite parking?
Yes! Free parking in our garage on Hume Lane is available to all our patients – please ask our reception how to get there. We are easily accessible by bus and a 10 minute walk from St Leonards Station. Parking is available at Coles, Hume Street and Holterman Street offering 2 hours free. We also offer free parking in the building for the duration of your appointment (please call us for directions).
Still got a question?
We’re more than happy to help! Speak to one of our friendly staff.
