Dental Crowns

Do you have a damaged tooth that needs a dental crown?

Crowns can help you smile again by restoring the function & the aesthetics of your teeth. They are most commonly used to restore the function and appearance of a tooth that has been significantly damaged by decay or external forces.

What is a Crown?

Often referred to as a “cap”; crowns are a tooth like covering that is placed over a carefully prepared existing tooth. Crowns can be made to resemble the exact colour, texture and translucency of your existing teeth. They are also used for functional reasons as well as aesthetic as if you fail to restore the shape and structure of an injured tooth you may be putting other teeth at risk.

Why do I need a Crown?

A crown is necessary when a tooth is in poor condition. This is the case when a tooth starts to crack, break, decay or is diseased. There are a number of reasons why your teeth may require a dental crown. One of the most common reasons is if you have undergone root canal therapy, or have had a large filling installed. In this case a crown will generally be fitted over the filling in order to ensure the tooth is protected and function is fully restored. Other conditions that warrant the installation of a dental crown include teeth that have been ground down by bruxism (grinding of the teeth), aging teeth which may experience cracks and other trauma, poor oral hygiene and an improper bite.

A crown is usually not solely used for cosmetic purposes. If you do have discolouration and other tooth surface issues then ask your dentist at Millennium Dental Mosman in Mosman about our porcelain veneers.

Benefits of Crowns

Crowns combine the best of cosmetic and restorative dentistry, and thus provide numerous benefits to our patients. Using our porcelain crowns we can restore the aesthetic and functional nature of the tooth, ensuring a smile that is both resilient and appealing.

Crowns can…

Restore broken or fractured teeth
Strengthen teeth that have undergone a root canal (endodontic treatment)
Realign crooked teeth
Close gaps in between teeth
Improve discolouration
Repair chips and cracks
Improve bite function and comfort
Amend damage from excessive grinding

Preparing your tooth for a dental crown

In order to prepare your tooth for a dental crown we will first need to evaluate it to ensure that a crown is the most feasible option. We may exclude you from a dental crown if we believe that your tooth is too far beyond repair (thus requiring extraction and a dental implant or bridge). Once we have okayed you for a dental implant procedure we will then take a mould of your tooth and create a custom-made crown. During your second appointment we will file down the tooth to make room for your new, natural looking crown which will be bonded to your existing tooth structure.

A crown is often the last chance for us to salvage your natural tooth. If you have been recommended extraction please contact Millennium Dental Mosman in Mosman for a second opinion on your dental work.

Millennium Dental Mosman offers the best in dental services, cosmetic injectables and medical grade facial treatments all under one roof.

Opening Hours

Monday: 8am – 6pm
Tuesday: 8am – 7pm
Wednesday: 8am – 5pm
Thursday: 8am – 6pm
Friday: 8am – 4:30pm
Saturday: 8am – 1/4pm (Alternate)
Sunday: Closed

Millennium Dental Mosman offers the best in dental services, cosmetic injectables and restorations all under one roof.

Sibel Serce

Oral Health Therapist

Sibel is one of our Oral Health Therapists at Millennium Dental.

Since becoming a member of the team, Sibel has consistently demonstrated the utmost commitment and dedication towards helping each of our patients. She has gained her experience in both the public health sector, as well as other private clinics throughout Sydney.

Her friendly nature makes her extremely approachable. When tailoring to her patients’ needs, Sibel ensures she is able to provide an attentive yet pleasurable dental experience for everybody she meets. She is extremely passionate about promoting oral health to both her friends and fellow peers.

Sibel is a graduate of the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Oral Health. She is also bilingual in speaking English and Turkish.

When she is away from the clinic, Sibel loves spending time with her big family, finding cafes for brunch as well a gym workout.

Sona Rathinavelu

Oral Health Therapist

Sona qualified as an Oral Health Therapist (Adult Scope) in 2007 with Distinction marks from the University of Sydney. She has worked in a number of clinics across Sydney where she has practiced a wide range of preventative and restorative procedures. Her calm and gentle demeanour help make patients feel welcome and relaxed. She enjoys focusing on the aesthetic, preventative and restorative aspects of dentistry.

When not at the practice, Sona enjoys teaching dance and hanging out with her family.

Shruti Kulhalli

Dentist

Since graduating with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Adelaide, Dr Shruti Kulhalli has worked in Sydney and Adelaide, both as a dentist and as a university clinical tutor. Dr Shruti brings extensive range of experience to our practice and strives for perfection when treating each and every one of her patients, always tailoring her approach to an individual’s needs. Her warm and friendly manner ensures a comfortable, personal experience for each patient. Always seeking to stay up-to-date with the ever-evolving world of dentistry, she regularly attends dental conferences and courses all around Australia. With a keen interest in both cosmetic and complex restorative dentistry. As a mum of 2 young kids, Dr Shruti is especially passionate about the need for great paediatric dentistry.

Dr Shruti particularly enjoys the interpersonal and artistic aspects of dentistry. She loves being able to meet and to get to know different people each day and nothing gives her greater pleasure than using her skills and experience to help people gain optimal dental health and a beautiful smile. She also firmly believes that health is holistic, and when planning treatment, and always considers her patient’s general physical health and their well-being with the knowledge that these can have an important influence on oral health.

In the little time that she’s not being a dentist or a mum, Dr Shruti is a regular at her local pilates studio, and also loves learning and reading about health and wellness. In 2013, she received her certificate in health coaching with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. This has given her the unique ability as a dentist to provide advice to her patients on the link between dental health and nutrition.

Mark Rosenberg