Crowns are a common dental treatment acting as synthetic cover for a natural tooth that has become cracked or chipped. Often this is because of an accident or injury, but sometimes the hard outer shell of a tooth, called the enamel, can break down over time.

A crown is available in different types for patients from Stillorgan. Traditionally crowns were made of porcelain and these are still the most popular, as they offer the most natural-looking results. Some people prefer to get the cheaper, metal crowns, especially if the tooth is in the back of the mouth, but as it is the front teeth that are most likely to get chipped in an accident or when playing sports, porcelain or ceramic crowns are still much in demand. The huge advantage of porcelain crowns for damaged teeth at the front of the mouth is that it is possible to match new tooth to the colour of natural teeth.

We can make this appointment very simple for you.  It involves just one visit.  We make our porcelain cerec crowns on the same day, so no need for you to wait for two weeks with a tempory crown.

Teeth which demonstrate extensive damage can be restored or optically enhanced with all ceramic porcelain crowns.  For this purpose, the outer dimensions of the entire visible area of the tooth are removed and replaced by a tooth-shaded all ceramic cover.

Older restorations that are regarded as ‘unattractive’ can also be given a natural and unobtrusive appearance.