Dental Crowns & Bridges Wantirna
Restore, Protect, and Rebuild Your Smile
When a tooth is too damaged for a filling to fix, or when a missing tooth is leaving a gap that affects how you eat, speak, and feel about your smile, dental crowns and bridges are among the most reliable and long-lasting restorative solutions available. At Eastern Dental Group in Wantirna South, we provide custom-made porcelain crowns and bridges fabricated to match the natural colour, shape, and proportion of your existing teeth — restoring full function and a seamless appearance.
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Pricing and the Smile Voucher
Porcelain crowns at Eastern Dental Group are priced at $1,890 per tooth.
Patients undergoing multiple crown treatments as part of a smile restoration may qualify for the Smile Voucher, which offers a discount based on the number of crowns in the treatment plan:
- 1–4 crowns — up to $400 off
- 5–7 crowns — up to $800 off
- 8 or more crowns — up to $1,200 off
The Smile Voucher also applies to dental veneers at the same pricing tier. Call (03) 9887 0822 or enquire online to find out if you qualify before your consultation.
Dental Crowns
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a custom-made cap that fits completely over a damaged or weakened tooth, encasing it from the gum line up to restore its original shape, size, strength, and appearance. Once cemented in place, a crown functions exactly like a natural tooth — it is fixed, non-removable, and indistinguishable from the surrounding teeth when made from porcelain.
When Is a Crown Needed?
Crowns are one of the most versatile restorative treatments in dentistry and are recommended in a range of situations.
A crown is typically needed when a tooth is cracked, fractured, or broken in a way that cannot be adequately repaired with a filling — particularly when the crack extends toward or below the gum line. Leaving a cracked tooth untreated risks the crack deepening, which can ultimately lead to the need for root canal treatment or extraction.
Crowns are the standard restoration following root canal therapy, as the treated tooth is significantly weakened by the procedure and requires full coverage to protect it from fracture under biting forces.
A tooth with extensive decay — where so much of the original structure has been lost that a filling would not have sufficient tooth structure to bond to — is best restored with a crown, which distributes biting forces evenly across the entire tooth rather than relying on a small bonded area.
Crowns are also used to restore dental implants, to anchor the ends of a dental bridge, to protect a tooth that has become severely worn from grinding or acid erosion, and as part of cosmetic smile makeovers where a significant change to tooth shape or size is desired alongside or instead of veneers.
What Materials Are Crowns Made From?
Eastern Dental Group uses high-quality porcelain and ceramic materials for crowns on visible teeth, as these most closely mimic the translucency and light-reflecting properties of natural enamel. Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns, which have a metal substructure with a porcelain outer layer, offer excellent durability and are sometimes used for back teeth. Full metal crowns in gold or other alloys are occasionally recommended for back teeth where maximum durability is the priority and aesthetics are less critical.
Your dentist will recommend the most appropriate material for your specific tooth, its position in the mouth, and your bite forces.
Dental Bridges
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is a fixed restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth. It consists of one or more artificial teeth — called pontics — suspended between crowns that are placed over the natural teeth on either side of the gap. The bridge is cemented permanently in place, restoring the appearance of the smile and the function of the missing teeth without any removable component.
When Is a Bridge Recommended?
A bridge is an appropriate tooth replacement option when one, two, or occasionally three adjacent teeth are missing, the neighbouring teeth on either side of the gap are healthy and strong enough to support the bridge, and the patient prefers a fixed restoration over a removable option such as a partial denture.
The primary consideration with a traditional tooth-supported bridge is that the adjacent teeth must be prepared — a layer of enamel is removed from each abutment tooth to accommodate the crown that will anchor the bridge. These teeth will always require some form of coverage going forward. For patients with healthy, intact neighbouring teeth, an implant-supported crown or implant-supported bridge may be preferable, as it replaces the missing tooth without involving the adjacent teeth at all. Your dentist at Eastern Dental Group will discuss both options and their respective trade-offs at your consultation.
Implant-Supported Bridges
Where multiple adjacent teeth are missing and dental implants are placed at either end of the gap, an implant-supported bridge can span the space without using natural teeth as anchor points. This avoids preparation of healthy teeth and provides a more stable, bone-preserving solution than a conventional tooth-supported bridge.
Why Replacing a Missing Tooth Matters
Leaving a gap unfilled after a tooth extraction has consequences beyond aesthetics. The adjacent teeth begin to tilt and drift toward the space over time, disrupting the bite and creating areas that are difficult to clean and at higher risk of decay and gum disease. The tooth in the opposing jaw — the one that used to bite against the missing tooth — can also begin to over-erupt, growing into the gap. A bridge placed promptly after extraction prevents these changes from occurring and maintains the structural integrity of the surrounding dentition.
What to Expect — The Crown and Bridge Process
Getting a crown or bridge at Eastern Dental Group typically requires a minimum of two appointments.
Consultation and assessment.
Your dentist examines the tooth or gap, takes digital X-rays to assess the underlying bone and root health, and discusses the most appropriate restoration for your situation. A treatment plan and fee estimate are provided before any work proceeds. If a check-up and clean has not been carried out recently, this is recommended first to ensure gums are healthy and any other concerns are identified before restorative work begins.
Tooth preparation and impressions.
The tooth or teeth are prepared under local anaesthetic, a small, precise amount of enamel is removed to create space for the crown or bridge to sit flush with the surrounding teeth. Digital scans or impressions are taken and sent to a specialist dental laboratory where your custom restoration is fabricated. A temporary crown or bridge is placed to protect the prepared teeth and maintain aesthetics during the fabrication period, which typically takes one to two weeks.
Fitting and cementation.
When the permanent restoration returns from the laboratory, your dentist removes the temporary, checks the fit, shape, colour, and bite of the finished crown or bridge, and makes any fine adjustments before cementing it permanently in place. The result is a tooth that looks, feels, and functions completely naturally.
How Long Do Crowns and Bridges Last?
With proper care and regular dental maintenance, porcelain crowns and bridges at Eastern Dental Group typically last between 10 and 15 years, and often considerably longer. Their longevity depends on the quality of home care, the frequency of check-up and clean appointments, and the patient’s bite and habits. Patients who grind their teeth, a condition known as bruxism, may be recommended a custom night guard to protect their restorations, as grinding places significant force on crowns and bridges and can shorten their lifespan considerably.
The junction between the crown and the gum line requires particular attention in daily cleaning, as plaque accumulation in this area can lead to decay of the underlying tooth structure and gum disease around the margin. Brushing twice daily, flossing or using interdental brushes, and attending regular professional cleans is the most important thing patients can do to protect their investment.
Crowns, Bridges, and Cosmetic Treatment
Crowns and bridges are primarily restorative treatments, but they can also serve a cosmetic purpose. When a tooth requires a crown for structural reasons, the opportunity exists to improve its shape, length, or shade at the same time, effectively addressing both function and aesthetics in a single restoration.
Patients planning a broader cosmetic smile makeover involving both veneers and crowns, for example, veneers on intact front teeth and crowns on teeth that have been more extensively restored, should complete any teeth whitening before restorations are fabricated, so that the final shade of all restorations can be matched to the desired whitened tooth colour. Your dentist at Eastern Dental Group will help sequence your cosmetic treatment plan to achieve the best and most cohesive result.
Health Insurance
Most private health insurance policies with major dental extras provide partial cover for crowns and bridges, subject to annual benefit limits, waiting periods, and the level of cover held. The rebate varies between funds. Eastern Dental Group welcomes patients with any health fund, processes claims on the spot via HICAPS, and does not participate in preferred provider schemes, ensuring all treatment recommendations are based entirely on your clinical needs. Call us before your appointment to understand your entitlements.
Serving Patients Across Wantirna and the Knox Area
Eastern Dental Group is located at 169 Stud Road, Wantirna South VIC 3152, and provides dental crown and bridge treatment to patients from Wantirna, Knoxfield, Scoresby, Bayswater, Boronia, and surrounding eastern suburbs. We are open Monday to Friday with late availability on Tuesdays until 7:30 PM.
If you have a cracked, broken, or severely damaged tooth that requires urgent attention, our emergency dental team will strive to see you within 24 hours. Call (03) 9887 0822.
Book your crown and bridge consultation online or call (03) 9887 0822.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get dental crowns and bridges in Wantirna?
Eastern Dental Group provides dental crowns and bridges in Wantirna South, located at 169 Stud Road, VIC 3152. The practice services patients from Wantirna, Knoxfield, Scoresby, Bayswater, Boronia, and surrounding eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Appointments can be booked online or by calling (03) 9887 0822. The clinic is open Monday to Friday with late availability on Tuesdays until 7:30 PM.
How much do dental crowns cost in Wantirna?
Porcelain crowns at Eastern Dental Group in Wantirna South are priced at $1,890 per tooth. Patients undergoing multiple crown treatments as part of a smile restoration may qualify for the practice’s Smile Voucher, which offers up to $1,200 off — $400 off for 1 to 4 crowns, $800 off for 5 to 7 crowns, and $1,200 off for 8 or more crowns. The Smile Voucher applies to crown treatments only. Call (03) 9887 0822 or enquire online at easterndentalgroup.com.au to find out if you qualify.
What is a dental crown and what is it used for?
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap custom-made to fit over a damaged, decayed, or weakened tooth, restoring its size, shape, strength, and appearance. Crowns are commonly used to protect teeth that are cracked, severely worn, or broken, to cover a tooth following root canal treatment, to restore a tooth with a large filling where little natural tooth structure remains, or to anchor a dental bridge. At Eastern Dental Group, porcelain crowns are crafted to match the natural colour and shape of surrounding teeth for a seamless, lifelike result.
What is a dental bridge and who needs one?
A dental bridge is a fixed restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth. It consists of one or more artificial teeth — known as pontics — supported by crowns placed on the healthy natural teeth on either side of the gap, or by dental implants. Bridges are recommended for patients who have lost teeth due to decay, injury, or extraction, and who wish to restore their bite function, prevent neighbouring teeth from drifting out of position, and improve the appearance of their smile. Eastern Dental Group provides custom dental bridges in Wantirna South as part of their restorative dentistry range.
What materials are dental crowns made from?
Dental crowns can be made from a variety of materials including porcelain, ceramic, porcelain fused to metal, gold, and other metal alloys. Porcelain and ceramic crowns are the most popular choice for visible teeth as they closely mimic the translucency and colour of natural tooth enamel. Metal crowns offer exceptional durability and are sometimes used for back teeth that endure heavy biting forces. Eastern Dental Group uses state-of-the-art materials to ensure crowns are both durable and natural-looking.
How many appointments does it take to get a crown or bridge?
Getting a dental crown or bridge typically requires a minimum of two appointments. At the first appointment, the tooth is prepared, impressions or digital scans are taken, and a temporary crown or bridge is placed to protect the area while the permanent restoration is fabricated in a dental laboratory. At the second appointment, the temporary is removed and the custom-made permanent crown or bridge is fitted, adjusted, and cemented in place. Your dentist at Eastern Dental Group will outline the full process and timeline during your consultation.
Does getting a dental crown or bridge hurt?
The preparation procedure for crowns and bridges is carried out under local anaesthetic, so patients experience little to no pain during the appointment. Some sensitivity around the treated tooth or mild soreness in the surrounding gum tissue is normal in the days following preparation, and this usually settles within a short time. Patients with temporary crowns may also notice increased sensitivity to temperature, which typically resolves once the permanent crown is fitted. The team at Eastern Dental Group will ensure you are comfortable throughout every stage of treatment.
How long do dental crowns and bridges last?
With good oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups, porcelain crowns and bridges at Eastern Dental Group typically last between 10 and 15 years, and often longer. Longevity is influenced by the location of the restoration in the mouth, the patient’s bite, and daily habits. Avoiding grinding teeth, biting on hard objects such as ice or hard lollies, and using teeth as tools will help extend the lifespan of crowns and bridges. Routine check-up appointments allow the dentist to monitor the condition of restorations and address any wear early.
How do I care for a dental crown or bridge?
Dental crowns and bridges should be cared for in the same way as natural teeth — brushing twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste and flossing daily. For bridges, it is important to clean underneath the pontic using interdental brushes or floss threaders to remove plaque and food debris from beneath the artificial tooth. Avoiding excessively hard or sticky foods will also help protect the restoration. Regular dental check-ups and professional cleans at Eastern Dental Group are essential to maintain the health of the surrounding teeth and gum tissue.
Is a dental crown better than a filling for a damaged tooth?
Whether a crown or a filling is more appropriate depends on the extent of the damage. Fillings are suitable for cavities and minor to moderate decay where sufficient healthy tooth structure remains. A crown is recommended when the tooth is more extensively damaged, cracked, or weakened to the point where a filling alone cannot adequately restore its strength and function. Your dentist at Eastern Dental Group will assess the condition of the tooth and recommend the most appropriate and conservative treatment option.
Can a dental bridge be supported by implants instead of natural teeth?
Yes. Implant-supported bridges use dental implants as anchor points rather than natural teeth, which means the adjacent healthy teeth do not need to be prepared or reduced. This is a particularly good option when the neighbouring teeth are intact and the patient wishes to avoid altering them. Implant-supported bridges also help preserve the underlying jawbone. Eastern Dental Group offers both traditional tooth-supported and implant-supported bridge options and will advise on the most suitable solution based on your individual dental health and goals.
Does private health insurance cover crowns and bridges in Australia?
Most private health insurance policies with major dental extras provide partial cover for dental crowns and bridges, subject to annual limits, waiting periods, and the level of cover held. The rebate available varies between funds. Eastern Dental Group welcomes patients with any health fund and will assist with claiming where possible. The practice does not participate in preferred provider schemes, ensuring treatment recommendations are based entirely on clinical need. Patients are encouraged to check their individual policy details before commencing treatment.