Recapture the aesthetic & functional appearance of your smile with Crowns

Crowns either cap or completely cover the affected tooth. They are a shell like covering that is placed directly over the natural tooth to amend its size, shape, colour or function. Often considered when there is not much tooth left, a Crown can restore your tooth to its full natural function.

Crowns may be used to:

» Restore broken or fractured teeth
» Strengthen Root Canal treated teeth
» Realign crooked teeth
» Close gaps in teeth
» Improve discolouration
» Repair chips
» Improve biting abilities
» Amend damage from excessive grinding

Crowns can be effectively used to treat both front and back teeth. They are usually made from either Porcelain or Gold Alloy.

Porcelain Crowns - Before & After Photos
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Pictured Above: Crowns ready for placement

Modern technology means that we are able to make excellent all ceramic crowns (i.e. with NO metal component) with pressed ceramic or a Zirconium core for optimal strength. This is then covered with high quality porcelain for optimal aesthetics.

During Crown preparation, impressions will be taken and a temporary Crown is provided. These impressions are sent to a high quality laboratory where the technician produces your individually designed Crown. Your Crown will then be fitted by Dr. Brignall.

Crowns however do have a downside and when used on relatively solid teeth can be quite destructive. An alternative for side and rear teeth, onlays made of either porcelain or composite may provide a more conservative option, with excellent aesthetic results...

Some examples of onlays are seen below.

Onlays - Before & After Photos
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For more information on Crowns and Onlays, please contact Sevenoaks Smile Studio today. Call 01732 459222 or click here to email us.