A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap placed over a damaged, weakened, or heavily restored tooth to restore its full strength and appearance. At Macleod Dental, our crowns are precision-crafted to blend seamlessly with your smile.
A dental crown is a custom-made cap that fits precisely over your existing tooth, restoring it to its original shape, size, and function. Crowns are made from high-quality porcelain or ceramic materials matched to the shade of your surrounding teeth — making them virtually indistinguishable from your natural smile.
Encases and shields a weakened or cracked tooth from further damage, fracture, or decay.
Rebuilds a tooth that has been heavily decayed, broken, or treated with root canal therapy back to full function.
Colour-matched to your surrounding teeth for a completely natural result that no one will notice.
Is a Crown Right for You?
Have a cracked or broken tooth
A crown holds a cracked tooth together, preventing the fracture from spreading and saving the tooth.
Have had root canal treatment
Teeth treated with root canal therapy are brittle — a crown is essential to protect them long term.
Have a heavily filled or decayed tooth
When too little natural tooth structure remains to support a filling, a crown provides full coverage and support.
Need to cap a dental implant
A crown is placed on top of a dental implant to create the visible, functional tooth above the gum line.
Not sure if a crown is what you need? We’ll assess your tooth thoroughly and explain all available options — so you can make the right decision for your health.
Why not just do a large filling?
Large fillings can cause the remaining tooth structure to flex and crack over time
A crown encases the tooth fully, distributing bite forces evenly across the whole surface
Modern porcelain crowns are extremely strong — comparable to natural tooth enamel
Crowns last significantly longer than large direct fillings in high-load situations
Acting early with a crown can prevent the need for extraction and implant later
A crown is often the most cost-effective long-term solution for a compromised tooth.
A dental crown is typically completed over two comfortable appointments. Here’s exactly what to expect.
Step 01
We examine the tooth, take X-rays, and confirm a crown is the best treatment for your situation.
Step 02
The tooth is gently shaped under local anaesthetic to create the ideal foundation for your crown.
Step 03
Precise impressions are sent to our dental lab. A temporary crown protects your tooth in the meantime.
Step 04
Your crown is custom-crafted from high-quality porcelain, matched precisely to the shade, shape, and size of your teeth.
Step 05
We check the fit, colour, and bite before permanently cementing your crown. You leave with a fully restored tooth.
A crown placed on a dental implant creates the visible, functional tooth above the gum line.
A crown is the recommended restoration for a tooth that has undergone root canal therapy.
Ready to protect your smile?
Book a consultation at Macleod Dental and we’ll assess your tooth and recommend the best path forward — with clear advice, honest pricing, and no pressure.
