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Crowns and bridges in Lansvale, south-west Sydney

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Crowns and bridges: repair one tooth or replace a missing one

Crowns and bridges are close relatives, and people often ask about them together. A crown covers a tooth you still have when it is cracked, heavily filled or weakened after a root canal. A bridge replaces a tooth that is gone, using the teeth on either side, or dental implants, to hold a false tooth in the gap. At Odontologie Dental Care on the Hume Highway in Lansvale, we look at the tooth or the space first and then explain which of the two fits your mouth, what it costs and how many visits it takes.

Crowns from $2,000 per tooth, same-day crowns available
Bridges on natural teeth or on implants, from $5,000 for an implant bridge

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Comprehensive Dental Examination
Scale, Clean and Polish
2x Bitewing X-rays (if required)
Fluoride Treatment

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Transparent pricing

Crown and bridge cost in Lansvale

Treatment	Cost
Dental crown (per tooth)	From $2,000
Same-day CEREC crown	From $2,000
Implant bridge, 2 teeth (1 implant)	From $5,000
Implant bridge, 3 teeth (2 implants)	From $9,000
Implant bridge, 4 teeth (2 implants)	From $10,000
Implant bridge, 5-10 teeth (3-4 implants)	$15,000 - $25,000 approx.

These are starting prices, not a quote. Your figure depends on the material, how many teeth are involved and whether any treatment is needed first, such as a root canal or gum care. We give you a written estimate with item numbers after your examination, so you can check your health fund rebate before you go ahead.

Payment options can help with larger treatment: spread the cost of a crown or bridge with humm or Afterpay, subject to approval.

Render of a three-unit dental bridge: two crowns on the teeth beside a gap, joined to a replacement tooth in the middle

Two different jobs

What is the difference between a crown and a bridge?

Think of a crown as a helmet for one tooth. Your dentist shapes the damaged tooth slightly, then a cap made from porcelain, ceramic or a metal alloy is cemented over it. The cap takes the biting load, holds a cracked tooth together and restores its shape and colour. Crowns are common after a large filling has failed, after root canal treatment, or when a molar has split along a fracture line.

A bridge is several crowns working as a team. When a tooth is missing, the teeth either side of the space are prepared and crowned, and a false tooth (a pontic) is joined between them, so the whole unit is made and fitted as one piece. It stays in your mouth permanently and is cleaned like your own teeth. If the neighbouring teeth are healthy and you would rather not cut them down, the same bridge can sit on dental implants instead.

So the short answer is this: one damaged tooth usually points to a dental crown, and one or more missing teeth points to a bridge, an implant or a denture.

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Fixed tooth replacement

Dental bridges on natural teeth or on implants

A conventional bridge is the quicker route. There is no surgery, and the work is usually done over two appointments a couple of weeks apart. The trade-off is that the supporting teeth lose some enamel to make room for their crowns, so it makes most sense when those teeth already carry fillings or crowns of their own.

An implant-supported bridge leaves the neighbouring teeth untouched. Titanium implants are placed in the jaw where the missing roots used to be, and once they have healed the bridge is fixed on top. It takes longer and costs more, but it also helps keep the jawbone under the gap from shrinking. For a longer span, such as three or four missing teeth in a row, two implants can carry a bridge of several teeth.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

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Is it right for you?

When we recommend crown and bridge work

Patients from Lansvale, Cabramatta, Canley Vale and Chipping Norton usually come to us with one of these:

A tooth that has broken, cracked or worn down from grinding
A large old filling that is leaking or keeps chipping
A tooth that has had root canal treatment and now needs protecting
A gap from a lost tooth that food packs into, or that is letting other teeth tip
A front tooth that is badly discoloured or misshapen

Not every one of these needs a crown. Sometimes a filling is still the more conservative fix, and our guide on crown versus filling explains how we decide. If a tooth cannot be saved, we will talk you through ways to replace it before anything is removed.

How it works

How crown and bridge treatment works

Most crowns and conventional bridges take two visits. If you choose a same-day crown, steps two to four happen in one appointment.

Illustration of a damaged molar being assessed before a crown

Examination and X-rays

We check the tooth or the gap, take X-rays to see the roots and bone, and make sure any decay or gum problems are dealt with first. You get a written plan and estimate before we book the treatment.

Illustration of a tooth shaped down to a smooth core ready for its crown

Preparing the teeth

With the area numbed, the tooth, or the two teeth beside a gap, is shaped to make room for the new crown. A digital scan or impression records the result so the restoration fits closely.

Illustration of a tooth-coloured crown being made to match the prepared tooth

Making the restoration

A dental laboratory makes the crown or bridge in a shade matched to your other teeth. A temporary cover protects the prepared teeth in between, so you can eat and smile normally.

Illustration of the finished crown cemented on the tooth at the gum line

Fitting and checking your bite

At the second visit we remove the temporary, try in the final piece, adjust it until your bite feels even and cement it in place. We then show you how to floss around it.

Related care

Other ways to restore or replace teeth

A crown or bridge is one option among several. These related treatments at Odontologie may suit your situation better.

Dental crowns

A single cap that strengthens a cracked, worn or root-treated tooth and brings back its shape.

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Same-day crowns

Scanned, designed, milled and fitted in one visit with CEREC, with no temporary crown to wear.

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Implant-supported bridges

Two or more replacement teeth held on implants, so the healthy teeth beside the gap stay as they are.

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Partial dentures

A removable plate that fills one or several gaps at a lower cost than fixed work.

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Good to know

Crowns and Bridges - frequently asked

What is the difference between a crown and a bridge?

A crown restores a tooth you still have by covering it with a custom cap. A bridge replaces a missing tooth by attaching a false tooth to crowns on the teeth either side of the gap, or to dental implants. Crowns fix damage; bridges fill spaces.

How much does a dental bridge cost?

An implant-supported bridge starts from $5,000 for two teeth on one implant, from $9,000 for three teeth on two implants and from $10,000 for four teeth on two implants. A conventional bridge on natural teeth is priced per unit after an examination. Single crowns start from $2,000 per tooth. You get a written estimate before treatment.

How long do crowns and bridges last?

Many last ten to fifteen years, and some much longer. How long yours lasts depends on how well you clean around it, whether you grind your teeth, what you bite on and how healthy the supporting teeth and gums stay. Six-monthly check-ups let us catch any wear early.

Is an implant or a bridge better for me?

It depends on the teeth beside the gap, your bone, your health and your budget. A bridge is faster and involves no surgery but relies on neighbouring teeth. An implant leaves those teeth alone and supports the jawbone but takes several months and costs more. We explain both after looking at your X-rays.

Does getting a crown or bridge hurt?

The tooth is numbed with local anaesthetic, so most people feel pressure rather than pain while it is shaped. Some sensitivity to cold for a few days afterwards is common. If you are very anxious, ask us about IV sedation for longer appointments.

What are crowns and bridges made of?

Most are porcelain or ceramic, chosen for their natural colour. Porcelain fused to metal and gold alloys are still used for back teeth that take heavy biting forces. We recommend a material based on where the tooth sits and how you bite.

How do I look after a bridge?

Brush twice a day, and clean under the false tooth every day with a floss threader, super floss or a small interdental brush, because plaque collects there. Avoid chewing ice or hard lollies on it, and keep up your regular check-ups and cleans.

Will my crown or bridge look natural?

We match the shade and shape to your surrounding teeth, so in most cases other people cannot tell which tooth has been restored. For front teeth we may take extra photos and shade readings so the colour blends well.

Your next step

Talk to us about a crown or a bridge

Book an examination at our Lansvale practice. We will look at the tooth or the gap, explain whether a crown, a bridge, an implant or a denture makes sense for you, and put the cost in writing before any work starts.

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