What are Crowns?
A dental crown is a custom-made cap that fits over a damaged, weakened, or aesthetically compromised tooth. It restores the tooth's shape, size, strength, and appearance while protecting it from further damage.
Crowns are often required after Root Canal treatment to protect the treated tooth. For replacing missing teeth, we may recommend a Bridge which uses crowns as anchors.
Restored Strength
Crowns provide full coverage protection for weakened or cracked teeth.
Natural Aesthetics
Modern ceramic crowns are indistinguishable from natural teeth.
Long-Lasting
Quality crowns can last 15-20 years with proper care.
Real Results
See the quality of our work. Drag the slider to compare before and after.
Full Smile Rejuvenation: Restoring Structural Integrity
This patient presented with aging restorations showing clear signs of marginal leakage and recession. The dark lines at the gumline indicated that the crowns no longer achieved a precision fit, leaving the teeth vulnerable. We replaced these with custom porcelain crowns, restoring an airtight seal and a natural, youthful aesthetic.
The success of the rejuvenation shown above relies on foundational engineering. Here is the step-by-step process we follow to ensure a precision-fit seal and restore long-term structural integrity
Your Crown Treatment
Consultation & Planning
We assess your tooth, discuss materials, and take impressions or digital scans.
Precision Preparation
The teeth are meticulously shaped to create a 'precision stump.' This serves as a stable, high-strength foundation for your new crown, ensuring a flush fit that mimics the natural tooth anatomy.
Precision Foundation: Creating the ideal architecture for a long-lasting restoration.
Crown Fabrication
Your custom crown is crafted by skilled technicians to match your teeth perfectly.
Fitting & Adhesive Fusion
We use the adhesive fusion technique shown in the photo below to create the airtight seal that prevents the dark margins seen in the 'Before' state. The specialised conditioning gel prepares the tooth surface at a microscopic level for permanent, high-strength fusion.
Advanced Bonding: Ensuring a hermetic seal to prevent future decay and marginal leakage.
Other Maypole Case Studies
Full Upper Arch Restoration
Replacing failing old dental work with custom-crafted, biocompatible porcelain to restore harmony and function.
The Art of the Natural Match
Demonstrating the precision required to match a single porcelain crown to existing natural enamel seamlessly.
When a Crown Is Recommended
Ideal Candidates
May Need Alternatives
Your Investment
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Treatment
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What's Included
- Consultation and planning
- Tooth preparation
- Temporary crown
- Custom permanent crown
- Fitting appointment
What Maypole's Patients Say
"I had a crown falling that needed fixing. Managed an appointment, all went smoothly and well. Very pleased with the service. Highly recommended for crown work."
— Colin Osborne
— Colin Osborne
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer all-ceramic crowns for the most natural appearance, and porcelain-fused-to-metal for extra strength on back teeth. We'll recommend the best option for your situation.
With good oral hygiene and regular check-ups, crowns typically last 10-15 years, often longer. Factors like grinding habits and diet can influence longevity, which is why we may recommend a night guard for protection.
Absolutely. Modern ceramic crowns are colour-matched to your surrounding teeth and reflect light just like natural enamel. Our lab technicians use layered shading to replicate the subtle translucency of your natural teeth.
Those dark margins are often caused by gum recession revealing the metal substructure, or by "marginal leakage" where bacteria seep under an imperfect seal. Modern all-ceramic crowns and advanced bonding techniques eliminate both of these issues.
The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, so you won't feel pain during treatment. Some patients experience mild sensitivity for a few days afterward, but this typically resolves quickly with over-the-counter pain relief if needed.
Yes, crowns are ideal for restoring cracked, fractured, or severely weakened teeth. By encasing the entire visible portion of the tooth, a crown redistributes chewing forces and prevents further damage, often saving teeth that might otherwise need extraction.
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