Porcelain Bridge Australia

Bridges are a series of crowns fused together to replace one or more missing teeth; they are anchored to the natural teeth on either side of the gaps. Bridges are extremely strong and can last a very long time.

Tooth implants comprise a metallic screw and a replacement tooth, bridge or denture. The screw is placed in the jawbone at the site of the missing tooth; usually made of titanium, it effectively attaches to the jawbone within a three-month period. Following this, the new tooth is bonded to the screw. Tooth implants are the best alternative to natural teeth, as they look, feel and function very similar to the real thing.

$1275 per tooth You will need at least two appointments, as we need to prepare your teeth and take impressions of them, and then send the impressions off to the lab for the bridge to be made. In the meantime, we will put a temporary bridge on your prepared tooth to protect it. When the bridge is sent back from the lab, we can fit it onto your prepared tooth. Once fitted, the bridge should feel completely comfortable and natural in your mouth and should last for many years, however, factors such as your oral hygiene and oral health will affect exactly how long they last. We will show you how to clean your bridge properly in order to ensure they last for as long as they can.

What are the types of orthodontic treatments? Braces – Traditional metal or modern ceramic brackets are attached to each tooth and an archwire is threaded through. The constant pressure exerted on the teeth and bones by the wire will gradually move the teeth in to the desired position. Elastic bands are stretched between the upper and lower braces if additional force is required to move the teeth. Clear aligners – Clear aligners such as the Invisalign, can be used to correct many misalignment and crowding issues without the discomfort and appearance of metal braces and wires. Clear aligners need to be worn continuously except during eating and with time will apply gradual pressure on teeth and bones to move them into the desired position. Plates – Plates are small plastic devices that can be used in the mouth to push teeth in to the desired position or hold them in place. Unlike traditional braces which are attached to the teeth, plates can be taken in and out of the mouth.

Artificial crowns or tooth caps are fitted over a tooth that is chipped, broken or weakened and serves to strengthen the tooth and increase it’s longevity. You will need at least two appointments, as we need to prepare your teeth and take impressions of them, and then send the impressions off to the lab for the crown to be made. In the meantime, we will put a temporary crown on your prepared tooth to protect it. When the crown is sent back from the lab, we can fit it onto your prepared tooth. Once fitted, the crown should feel completely comfortable and natural in your mouth and should last for many years, however, factors such as your oral hygiene and oral health will affect exactly how long they last. We will show you how to clean your crown properly in order to ensure they last for as long as they can.

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of tooth colored porcelain that can be chemically bonded to the tooth to hide any aesthetic issues such as cracked, broken, chipped, discolored, or slightly misaligned teeth. They are more conservative than crowns and can be used on strong and healthy teeth to improve their appearance. Two appointments will be necessary to prepare the teeth and fit the veneers. It is possible to get a range of colors and shapes with veneers, so please be clear with your dentist about exactly what you are expecting and let us know at each step if you are completely satisfied with the veneers so that we can work with you to help you achieve the smile you desire. If you are unhappy with the color or shape of the veneer that is made in the lab, please discuss your concerns with our friendly dentists as soon as you see it and before they cement it onto your teeth – once the veneer is cemented onto the tooth, it is difficult to adjust the color and shape.

For people with a private health fund we will only charge the health fund so there will be no out of pocket expense to you. If you do not have a private health fund then the fee will be $95. This fee is standard no matter what x-rays, tests and further investigations are required by the dentist to comprehensively examine your oral health and to come up with a plan to solve any problems you may have.