Restoring teeth that need more than a filling.
From composite fillings to ceramic crowns and overlays — we restore damaged teeth using the material that suits the tooth, the bite, and how long it needs to last.
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Crowns, overlays, and fillings in Cranbourne North.
Not every damaged tooth needs the same repair. The right restoration depends on how much tooth structure remains, where the tooth sits, and how much force it handles every day. We match the material to the tooth — not the other way around.
What’s involved
We place composite fillings, inlays, onlays, overlays, full crowns, and bridges. For patients who prefer it, we also place gold inlays and onlays — one of the most durable and biocompatible options in dentistry.
For ceramic restorations, we use premium shade-matched materials selected for each individual tooth. All restorations are bonded and cemented using the Monet light cure system, which locks the material permanently to the tooth structure.
Our approach is biomimetic — we restore teeth to function the way nature built them. That means removing only what is damaged, preparing minimal margins, and using materials that bond directly to tooth structure. We always choose the most conservative option that achieves a stable, lasting result.
Who it’s for
Patients with cracked, fractured, or heavily filled teeth. Teeth carrying large old amalgam restorations at risk of splitting. Teeth that have had root canal treatment and need full coverage. Anyone who has been told they need a crown and wants to know whether an overlay might do the same job with less tooth removed.
What to expect at your visit
We assess the tooth across disease, structure, and function before recommending anything. You’ll see exactly what we see, and we’ll walk through your options and costs before anything starts. Composite fillings are completed in a single visit. Ceramic restorations take two appointments — one to prepare the tooth and fit a temporary, one to bond the final piece.
Costs and payment plans
Composite fillings range from $150 to $650 per tooth depending on size and complexity. Ceramic restorations range from $1,500 to $2,200 per tooth. Both vary depending on your private health fund and level of cover. Payment plans are available. All fees are confirmed in writing before treatment begins.
What patients usually ask before booking.
Ceramic crowns and overlays typically last 10 to 15 years or more with regular maintenance. Composite fillings typically last five or more years. Both depend on where the tooth sits, how hard you bite, and how well the mouth is maintained over time.
A crown restores a single damaged tooth. A bridge replaces a missing tooth by anchoring to the teeth on either side. We use bridges when the neighbouring teeth are already heavily restored and a dental implant isn’t the right fit for that patient.
Ceramic restorations are shade-matched to the surrounding teeth. Most patients can’t tell a ceramic crown or overlay from the natural tooth next to it. For patients who prefer gold inlays or onlays on back teeth, these sit out of sight when talking or smiling.
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