Crowns, Bridges and Dental Implants in Toowoomba
It’s easy to take your teeth for granted when you can smile confidently and chew efficiently. But what if you have broken, decayed or missing teeth that cause discomfort or make you self-conscious about your smile?
The good news is that Dr Nicola and her team offer solutions for troubled teeth, which may include dental crowns, bridges and implants. A dental crown covers and restores a compromised tooth, while an implant or bridge fills the gap left by one or more adjacent missing teeth.
Dr Nicola may recommend dental crowns in Toowoomba for these conditions:
- Repair a severely decayed tooth
- Rebuild a fractured, cracked, or broken tooth
- Restore a single dental implant
- Replace a large filling that’s broken down
- Cover a tooth for cosmetic purposes
A crown is a porcelain replica of your tooth that fits over your natural remaining structure. It covers the tooth to the gumline and strengthens a compromised tooth while providing natural aesthetics that complement your smile.
Why It’s Important to Replace a Missing Tooth
Bite Stabilisation
Restored Aesthetics
Bone Preservation
Improved Function
Better Oral Health
Frequently Asked Questions
Dental crowns are brilliant solutions for various dental concerns, and at Pure Dental Toowoomba, Dr Nicola regularly uses them to restore our patients' smiles and dental function.
Think of a crown as a custom-made "cap" that fits snugly over your natural tooth. These reliable restorations can address several dental issues, including protecting and strengthening teeth weakened by decay, cracks, or large fillings. If you've recently had root canal treatment, a crown protects your treated tooth.
How We Can Use Dental Crowns in Toowoomba
Crowns are particularly useful for repairing severely worn-down or broken teeth. They're also fantastic for improving the appearance of misshapen or severely discoloured teeth that haven't responded well to whitening treatments.
In cases where you have a missing tooth, crowns play a vital role in dental bridges and implant restorations. They create a natural-looking tooth replacement that blends seamlessly with your surrounding teeth.
We craft our dental crowns from high-quality materials, such as ceramic porcelain, that closely match your tooth colour, ensuring they look completely natural. The procedure typically requires two visits—one for preparation and taking impressions and another to fit your permanent crown.
The best part? With proper care and regular dental check-ups, your crown can last for many years, providing both functional and aesthetic benefits. If you think a dental crown might be right for you, see Dr Nicola for a thorough assessment of your specific needs.
Understanding Dental Bridges in Toowoomba
For many people, a bridge is a solution for replacing one or more adjacent missing teeth. The prosthetic teeth are supported by two crowns on either side that anchor to healthy teeth. The bridge is made of ceramic porcelain, which Dr Nicola designs to blend flawlessly with your smile.
Dental bridges are designed to restore function, prevent tooth movement, stabilise the bite and provide natural aesthetics.
Dental Implants for Tooth Replacement
For patients who qualify, dental implants are ideal for replacing a missing tooth since they restore both the tooth and root, making them very close to a natural tooth. This is important because your jawbone will begin to deteriorate without a root to keep it stimulated and healthy.
Dr Nicola works closely with a local specialist for implant placement. Then, she designs the restoration for your tooth implant. This is typically a porcelain crown when replacing a single tooth, or we can use two to six dental implants to support a bridge or denture to replace multiple missing teeth.
We welcome your call to Pure Dental Toowoomba if you'd like more information about tooth crowns, bridges or dental implants.
Our Team
-
Dr Nicola Hulme-Peake BDS
Toowoomba family dentist Dr Nicola has over 30 years of experience in dentistry. In 1991, she graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Dundee Dental School at Dundee University in Scotland. Her unrivalled passion for dentistry led her to graduate at the top of her class.
From a very young age, Dr Nicola was fascinated with dentistry and strongly desired to provide as much care to others as possible. Thus, it came as no surprise that she embarked on a career in this industry. Dentistry even allowed Dr Nicola to pursue ...
READ MORE
Crowns, Bridges and Dental Implants Technology
Digital Impressions
Say goodbye to messy dental moulds! At Pure Dental Toowoomba, Dr Nicola uses digital impression technology to create precise 3-D scans of your teeth. This advanced system captures incredibly detailed digital models within minutes, eliminating the need for traditional putty impressions.
Not only is the process more comfortable, but it also produces highly accurate results for crafting crowns, bridges and other dental restorations. Experience the difference of modern dentistry with our touch-free, digitally precise scanning technology.