Restorative

Fillings

Fillings replace the part of the tooth that has become damaged through decay and are used to seal the tooth from further decay and restore function. Fillings can be amalgam (silver-coloured) or composite (tooth-coloured). Your dentist will be happy to discuss the different options available to you.

Crowns

Crowning is a method to rebuild teeth which have broken down or have been weakened by decay or a large filling. A crown is an artificial restoration that fits over the remaining tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape and contour of a natural tooth. A crown is sometimes known as a ‘cap’.

Crowns can be made of from metal, ceramic or porcelain fused to metal. Your dentist will discuss the different options to enable you to make the best choice for your situation.

Patient Before & After Photos

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AfterAfter
This patient presented to us two very old crowns and especially disliked the dark line visible to the gum. Our dentist suggested the patient undergo teeth whitening first and then have two new Emax ceramic crowns fitted to match the gum line and cover the dark areas. Our patient was delighted with the result. If you have older crowns and are unhappy with their appearance talk to us about the treatment options that are available.
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AfterAfter
This patient recently joined the practice and was unhappy with her smile in particular the grey lines above her old crowns, the dark patches next to the gum on several lower and upper front teeth and the position of her UL2 incisor. The treatment plan agreed was to replace three crowns at the front of the mouth with Emax ceramic crowns to match the gum line and cover the dark areas . Composite bonding (tooth coloured material) has covered the dark patches at the gum line of the other teeth and a direct composite veneer has been used to bring the UL2 canine tooth in line with the other upper teeth. The patient is now very happy with her smile.