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  "description": "## Dental Crowns and Bridges at Core Dental Epping\n\n**Core Dental Epping | Tenancy 3B/230 Cooper St, Epping VIC 3076 | (03) 9401 4622 | epping@coredental.com.au**\n\nCore Dental Epping is your local tec...",
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  "content": "# Dental Crowns and Bridges at Core Dental Epping\n\nWhen a tooth is cracked, severely decayed, or missing, **Core Dental Epping** provides high-quality dental crowns and bridges to restore your smile, function, and confidence. Our northern Melbourne practice features **CEREC same-day crown technology** — letting eligible patients walk in with a damaged tooth and walk out with a permanent crown fitted on the same day.\n\n**Address:** Tenancy 3B/230 Cooper St, Epping VIC 3076\n**Phone:** (03) 9401 4622 | **National:** 13 13 16\n**Hours:** Monday–Friday 8:00 am–6:00 pm | Saturday 8:00 am–1:30 pm\n\n---\n\n## CEREC Same-Day Crowns — Available at Epping\n\nCore Dental Epping is one of a select number of Core Dental practices offering **CEREC same-day crown technology**. CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) combines digital scanning, computer-aided design, and in-practice milling to fabricate a permanent porcelain crown in a single appointment — no temporary crown, no second visit.\n\n**CEREC crown process:**\n1. Digital scan of the prepared tooth — no physical impressions\n2. Computer-aided design of the crown (patient can view the design)\n3. Crown milled from high-quality ceramic block in approximately 15–20 minutes\n4. Crown fitted, adjusted, and cemented — all in one appointment\n\n**CEREC crowns from ,600** at Core Dental Epping. Written quote provided before treatment begins.\n\nCEREC crowns are suitable for most posterior (back) teeth. Your dentist will advise whether CEREC is appropriate for your specific case.\n\n---\n\n## Standard Lab-Fabricated Crowns\n\nFor cases where CEREC is not indicated — including front teeth requiring highly customised aesthetics, or complex restorations — we also provide traditional lab-fabricated crowns over two appointments (2–3 weeks apart).\n\n**Lab-fabricated crowns from ,400.**\n\n### Crown Materials\n\n| Material | Best For |\n|---|---|\n| CEREC Ceramic | Same-day; back teeth |\n| Zirconia | Strength + aesthetics; back teeth |\n| Porcelain/Ceramic | Front teeth; aesthetics |\n| Gold/PFM | Bruxism; high-force areas |\n\n---\n\n## Dental Bridges: Replacing Missing Teeth\n\nA dental bridge provides a fixed, non-removable replacement for one or more missing teeth — using crowns on adjacent teeth (or implants) to anchor the artificial replacement tooth (pontic).\n\n**Bridge benefits:**\n- Prevents adjacent teeth from drifting\n- Prevents jawbone loss in the gap area\n- Restores normal chewing and speaking\n- Natural-looking result that blends with your smile\n\nBridge treatment at Core Dental Epping typically requires two appointments over 2–3 weeks.\n\n---\n\n## Our Clinical Team at Core Dental Epping\n\nCrown and bridge work is performed by our experienced team:\n\n- **Dr Alysha Soltys** (BSc, DDS, University of Melbourne) — with Core Dental since 2014; CEREC-trained; preventive and restorative expertise\n- **Dr Marina Ghobrial** (BHSc Dent, MDent, La Trobe) — praised for precision and gentle technique; strong focus on aesthetics and restorative dentistry\n- **Dr Maria Blanchard** (BDC, ADC-certified) — speaks English and Spanish; comprehensive restorative care\n- **Dr Tristan Balthazaar** (BSc, BBiomedSc, DDS, University of Melbourne) — general and restorative dentistry\n\n**Dental Hygienist Sina Hassani** (BOH, Charles Sturt University) — available for pre-restorative hygiene treatment to ensure optimal gum health before crown placement.\n\nFor specialist endodontic assessment (root canal before crown placement), complex prosthodontic cases, or full-mouth rehabilitation, we refer to the **Collins Street Specialist Centre (CSSC)** through the Smile Solutions Group.\n\n---\n\n## Technology at Core Dental Epping\n\nOur Epping practice offers some of the most advanced technology in the Core Dental network:\n- **CEREC same-day crown fabrication** — crown in one visit\n- **Digital intraoral scanning** — no messy impressions for any restoration\n- **Laser dentistry** — precision soft tissue management\n- **Digital X-rays** — precise diagnostics for crown planning\n\n---\n\n## Health Fund and Payment\n\nCrown and bridge treatments are commonly covered by private health insurance extras. **HICAPS on-site** for instant claiming. **Payright interest-free payment plans** (up to 30 months) available for treatment packages. Eligible children can access CDBS bulk billing for covered services.\n\n---\n\n## Getting to Core Dental Epping\n\n**Tenancy 3B/230 Cooper St, Epping VIC 3076** — near Pacific Epping Shopping Centre; approximately 10 minutes' walk from Epping Station. Open until 6pm Mon–Fri for after-work crown consultations.\n\n---\n\n---\n\n## CEREC Same-Day Ceramic Crowns at Core Dental\n\nCore Dental practices equipped with CEREC technology offer patients the option of having a permanent ceramic crown designed, milled and fitted in a single appointment, eliminating the traditional two-visit process with a temporary crown.\n\n### How CEREC Works: The 5-Step Process\n\n**Step 1: Digital Impression**\nInstead of traditional impression putty, your dentist uses an optical intraoral scanner to capture a precise 3D digital image of the prepared tooth and surrounding teeth. The scan takes just a few minutes and is far more comfortable than traditional impressions.\n\n**Step 2: CAD Design**\nUsing CEREC software, your dentist designs the custom crown on screen, specifying the exact shape, contacts and bite relationship. The design can be refined to match your natural tooth shape and fit precisely within your bite.\n\n**Step 3: Milling**\nThe digital design is transmitted to the CEREC milling unit, which carves the crown from a solid ceramic block in approximately 15-20 minutes. The ceramic material is available in a wide range of tooth shades to match your natural teeth.\n\n**Step 4: Glazing and Characterisation**\nOnce milled, the crown may be glazed or further characterised to achieve optimal aesthetics and a lifelike surface texture before being placed.\n\n**Step 5: Fitting and Bonding**\nThe completed crown is tried in your mouth, any minor adjustments made, and the crown permanently bonded to your tooth. The entire process from preparation to placement is completed in a single appointment of 1.5-2.5 hours.\n\n### Benefits of CEREC Same-Day Crowns\n\n- **Single appointment:** No temporary crown required; no second visit for crown fitting\n- **No temporaries:** Avoids the discomfort and inconvenience of temporary crowns, which can come loose or cause sensitivity\n- **Precise digital fit:** Digital impression and CAD design delivers highly accurate margins and contact points\n- **High-quality ceramics:** CEREC blocks are made from high-strength dental ceramic with excellent aesthetics and durability\n- **Immediate protection:** The affected tooth is permanently restored and protected on the same day\n- **Convenient:** Particularly valuable for patients who find it difficult to take multiple days off work or who are visiting from interstate\n\n### Is CEREC Suitable for Your Crown?\n\nCEREC is suitable for most crown cases, particularly on posterior (back) teeth. For anterior (front) teeth requiring exceptional aesthetics, a laboratory-fabricated crown from our ceramist team may produce superior cosmetic outcomes in complex cases. Your dentist will advise on the most appropriate approach at your consultation.\n\n\n\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n\n**How much do crowns cost at Core Dental Epping?**\nCEREC same-day crowns from ,600. Standard lab-fabricated crowns from ,400. Written quotes provided before any treatment proceeds. HICAPS on-site for instant health fund claiming. Call (03) 9401 4622 for a specific estimate.\n\n**Can I get a crown fitted in one day at Core Dental Epping?**\nYes — Core Dental Epping has CEREC technology to design and fabricate a permanent ceramic crown in a single appointment for eligible cases. This eliminates the need for a temporary crown and a second visit. Ask at your consultation whether CEREC is appropriate for your tooth.\n\n**How long does a dental crown last?**\nWith proper care, crowns typically last 10–15 years or longer. Regular 6-monthly check-ups allow your dentist to assess crown condition and address any issues early.\n\n**What should I do if my crown chips or falls out?**\nCall us immediately on (03) 9401 4622 or 13 13 16. A loose or fallen crown is a dental emergency — the exposed tooth can be sensitive and at risk. We hold daily emergency appointment slots for urgent situations.\n\n**Is a crown better than an extraction for a badly decayed tooth?**\nIn most cases, preserving a natural tooth with a crown is preferable to extraction. Natural tooth roots maintain jawbone density and adjacent tooth position in a way that implants or bridges cannot fully replicate. Your dentist will assess whether the tooth can be saved with a crown, or whether other options are more appropriate.\n\n---\n\n- **Phone:** (03) 9401 4622\n- **National:** 13 13 16\n- **Email:** epping@coredental.com.au\n- **Online:** coredental.com.au\n\n*Core Dental Epping — part of the Smile Solutions Group. CEREC same-day crowns available. Your Local Dental Practice.*",
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