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Dental crowns in Jordan Springs and Penrith

A crown covers a whole tooth rather than filling part of it. It's what's needed when too much tooth has been lost to hold a filling reliably, or when a tooth is cracked and likely to split. We make many crowns here in the practice on the day, so for suitable teeth there's no temporary and no second appointment.

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Dental assistant showing a patient her scan results on a tablet in the treatment chair

This is usually considered when

Understanding the core signs of advanced dental distress is crucial. Early intervention can safeguard your natural smile, alleviate ongoing discomfort, and prevent structural issues from escalating further.

  • A large old filling has broken, or keeps breaking
  • A tooth has cracked, or hurts when you bite and release
  • A back tooth has had root canal treatment
  • There's too little tooth left for a filling to hold
  • Teeth have worn down and lost their shape

What's involved, step by step

PHASE 01 • About 30 minutes

Checking the tooth is suitable

An examination and X-ray to see how much sound tooth is left and whether the nerve is healthy. Sometimes a tooth needs a build-up or root canal treatment first. You get the plan and the full cost in writing before anything starts.

PHASE 02 • About 60 minutes

Preparing and fitting, same day

Under local anaesthetic the tooth is shaped, then scanned digitally and the crown is milled here in the practice while you wait. It's tried in, adjusted for bite and shade, and cemented the same appointment. Not every tooth suits this — deep margins below the gum usually don't.

Two visits, two to three weeks apart

Or made in a laboratory

Where a tooth isn't suitable for same-day, or where a particular material or appearance is wanted, the crown is made by a technician. You wear a temporary in between, and the finished crown is fitted at a second appointment.

Risks and things to consider

Preparing a tooth for a crown removes tooth structure and cannot be reversed. The nerve sometimes reacts to being prepared and can die months or years later, meaning the tooth needs root canal treatment through the crown. Crowns can chip, and they can come loose and need recementing. Decay can start at the margin where the crown meets the tooth, particularly if cleaning there slips. Gum can recede over time and expose the edge, which shows more on front teeth than back ones.A crown does not make a cracked tooth certain to survive — it improves the odds, and how far a crack already extends can't always be seen before treatment. Grinding shortens the life of any crown. Nobody can promise how long an individual crown will last.

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

Recovery and aftercare

Following your dental procedure, proper care is essential for a seamless recovery. While mild sensitivity and minimal swelling are completely normal, our specialized post-treatment protocols are designed to ensure your comfort and accelerate healing. Explore the key phases of your recovery process below to ensure optimal, long-lasting results.

The first few days

Mild sensitivity to cold and tenderness on biting are normal. Avoid very hard foods on that side while it settles. Ring us if the bite feels high rather than waiting for the next check-up.

Temporary crowns are deliberately weakly cemented so they can be removed. Avoid sticky foods, floss by pulling the floss out sideways rather than up, and ring us if it comes off — the tooth can move within a day.

The crown itself can't decay but the tooth underneath can, right at the gum margin. Brush and floss around it exactly as you would a natural tooth. If you grind, a night guard protects it.

Other options worth considering

A large filling or onlay

Keeps more tooth, but less protection against splitting.

A bridge

If the neighbouring tooth is also missing and both need addressing.

Removing the tooth

Where too little is left to build on, replacement may be the better value.

Who You'll See

Crown treatment here is carried out by Dr Michael Kozman.

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Dr Michael Kozman

Dr Michael Kozman

What affects the cost

The main factors are the material, whether the crown is made here on the day or by a laboratory, and whether the tooth needs a build-up or root canal treatment first. Front teeth often cost more than back teeth because matching the appearance to the teeth beside them takes more work. We'll quote the crown and any preparatory treatment together so you see the real total rather than the first part of it.

HICAPS claiming on the spot

Your health fund rebate is processed at the counter, so you only pay the gap.

Payment plans available

Afterpay, Humm, National Dental Plan and DentiCare.

Written quote before treatment

An itemised plan and full cost before we begin.

Fees and payment options

Common questions

Can I really have it done in one appointment?

For many teeth, yes — we scan and mill the crown here while you wait. Teeth with margins deep below the gum, or where a particular appearance is needed, are better made in a laboratory.

The tooth is numbed for the preparation, so you'll feel pressure but not pain. Expect some sensitivity for a few days afterwards.

Well-made crowns commonly last many years, but they chip, wear and eventually need replacing. Grinding and decay at the margin are what shorten that.

Shade is chosen with you before the crown is made, and on front teeth we'll often try it in before cementing. Matching a single front tooth is the hardest thing in dentistry and we'll be honest about what's achievable.

A filling replaces part of a tooth. A crown covers the whole of it, which is what protects a weakened tooth from splitting.

On back teeth, almost always — they're brittle afterwards and split without cusp coverage. Front teeth sometimes manage with a filling.

Occasionally. It's usually recementable if the tooth underneath is sound. Keep the crown and bring it in rather than throwing it away.

Yes, and we process it through HICAPS at the counter so you only pay the gap. What you get back depends on your level of cover and any annual limit.

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Find out what the tooth needs

Book an examination. We'll tell you whether the tooth needs a crown, whether a filling would still hold, and whether it's suitable for a same-day crown — with the cost in writing before you decide.

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