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A dental crown is often recommended when a tooth has been significantly damaged, weakened by decay, or restored following root canal treatment. By covering the tooth completely, a crown restores its strength, function and appearance — while protecting what remains of the natural tooth structure.
At Macquarie Street Dental, our crowns are custom-made in Australia. Dr Dunn takes care to ensure each crown is shaped and shaded to sit naturally alongside your existing teeth, so the result looks and feels like your own. Treatment risks, recovery and considerations can be found here.
With more than 25 years of experience, Dr David Dunn has a special interest in porcelain veneers and dental implant treatment. He was an early adopter of dental implants in Australia, receiving his initial training in Sweden at the Brånemark Centre, where the foundational research into dental implants was conducted.
He has since continued to attend training and international and local lectures to stay up to date in the field, exploring new materials, protocols and technology. Dr Dunn takes a personable and friendly approach, building a strong rapport with his patients. He has a particular interest in delivering personalised results that suit the individual.
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A dental crown is a custom-made cap placed over a damaged, decayed, or weakened tooth to restore its shape, strength, and function. Porcelain dental crowns are designed to closely match the appearance of natural teeth. With proper dental crown care, they can last 10 years or more.
A dentist may recommend a dental crown to:
Typically, two appointments are needed when getting a dental crown. Following your initial consultation, your dental crown treatment with Dr Dunn could look something like this.
First appointment
Dr Dunn prepares your tooth by removing a conservative amount of tooth structure. Impressions of your tooth are taken and used to craft your custom-made crown. In the meantime, a temporary crown is placed over the tooth to protect it until your next appointment.
Second appointment
Two to three weeks later, Dr Dunn will invite you back for your crown to be placed. The crown is carefully matched to the shape and colour of your other teeth. Most patients are able to return to work or their normal activities that same day.
A dental crown covers the entire visible part of the tooth and is often recommended when a tooth has been significantly weakened, damaged or restored, such as after decay, grinding or root canal treatment.
A porcelain veneer is a thinner restoration placed over the front surface of the tooth. Veneers usually require less removal of natural tooth structure, but they are not suitable for every case.
In some situations, crowns, veneers or a combination of both may be recommended. Dr Dunn will assess your teeth and discuss which approach may be appropriate for your needs.
Dental crowns can be made from materials such as ceramic, porcelain, zirconia, gold or porcelain fused to metal. At Macquarie Street Dental, we use high-quality porcelain crowns for their strength and durability.
With regular dental check-ups and good home care, porcelain crowns may last 10 years or more. Longevity varies depending on factors such as oral hygiene, bite, grinding habits and overall dental health.
