So, while veneers fix imperfections on a tooth's front surfaces, we use porcelain inlays to replace lost or damaged tooth structures. An inlay is especially useful for repairing damage in your tooth grooves, which are located more in the tooth's centre than the sides. Inlays are a moderate restoration, somewhere between a filling and a dental crown. So, if a crown reconstructs a severely broken tooth, an inlay can rebuild a somewhat broken down tooth.
We place a porcelain inlay into a tooth rather than over it. In this way, a porcelain inlay preparation requires less removal of the natural tooth than a crown preparation. The outcome of a porcelain inlay and crown is to restore a tooth that has suffered damage by infection or breakage.
Dental Implants and Crowns to Restore Teeth
In some situations, where a tooth is severely fractured, or too injured for a tooth-coloured filling, veneer, or inlay to address, our dentists may suggest a dental crown that completely covers the damaged tooth. At Edward St Dental, we can offer CEREC same-day crowns to finish your restoration, typically in one appointment.
An important thing to note is that some natural tooth structure must remain to shore up a dental crown. Without a head, a hat has nothing upon which to rest. So, we recommend a dental implant as the best restoration where a tooth cannot support a crown.
A dental implant is a marvel of modern dental technology that replaces a tooth from the root to the crown. The process begins with a titanium screw that mimics the roots of a tooth and is surgically installed into your jawbone. After surgery, your body undergoes a healing process called osseointegration, where the bone grows all around the implant, creating the most durable replacements available.
Professional Teeth Whitening in Brisbane City
The advantage of porcelain tooth restorations, such as crowns, veneers, and inlays, is that they can dramatically revitalise the colour and structure of your smile. In exchange for that immediate improvement, the procedures are more involved and, in most cases, irreversible. However, if you're more concerned with the whiteness and brightness of your smile and your teeth are in good condition, you may benefit from professional teeth whitening.
Our Edward St Dental team uses high-quality products to encourage predictable outcomes. Additionally, we offer a professional cleaning before your whitening session to remove any tartar or plaque, enhancing the effectiveness of the whitening agents. Just relax and enjoy the patient care and amenities at Edward St Dental!
While your dental health should be a top priority, the appearance of your smile is also important. Though people spend vast sums of money on clothes, shoes, and other personal identifiers, your face is the first thing most people notice about you. So why not highlight it with a bright and radiant smile? If that's what you wish to see in the mirror, we're here to help. 
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