When it comes to dental crowns, getting the colour right is everything. A crown that looks slightly off can stand out in a way that draws attention for all the wrong reasons, particularly if it’s a front tooth. At Warragul Dental Care, the team takes a detail-driven approach to colour matching that goes well beyond what most patients expect.
Working With a Master Ceramicist
What sets this practice apart is the relationship with Chris, a master ceramicist who is brought into the process at a critical stage. Rather than simply sending measurements to a lab and hoping for the best, the dentist video calls Chris directly, so he can be virtually present in the room during the colour assessment.
Together, they measure the shade of the patient’s natural teeth in real time, discussing the nuances and making sure that the ceramic crown being crafted will be a genuine match. It’s a collaborative approach that treats the creation of a crown as the skilled craft it truly is.
The Detail Behind the Photography
Natural Flash Imaging
Once the video call with Chris is complete, the dentist captures a series of super high-resolution images using a natural flash. These images give Chris a clear, true-to-life reference point for the tooth’s base colour and overall appearance.
Polarised Flash Imaging
A second set of images is taken using a polarised flash, which cuts through surface reflections and reveals a level of detail that simply isn’t visible to the naked eye. This allows Chris to see the internal characteristics of the surrounding teeth, things like translucency, depth of colour, and natural texture variation, and replicate those qualities in the new crown.
Together, these two sets of images give Chris everything he needs to craft a ceramic crown that looks right in every light condition, not just under the dental lamp.
When You Need to Go a Step Further
Visiting the Lab in Person
For patients with particularly complex or unique teeth, there is an option to visit Chris directly at his ceramics laboratory. During this visit, he will spend as much time as needed measuring the tooth from multiple angles, in different light sources, and in both indoor and outdoor conditions.
This level of attention is reserved for cases where getting it right demands more than photography alone can capture. If your tooth has unusual colouring, strong character, or sits in a highly visible position, this is the kind of care that makes all the difference.
A Commitment to Getting It Right
The philosophy driving this process is simple: if it’s a front tooth, every possible step will be taken to make sure it looks as good as it can. Patients deserve a crown that they never have to think about, one that blends so naturally that nobody would ever know it was there.
This same commitment to quality applies across the range of restorative dentistry services available at Warragul Dental Care. Whether you’re exploring a dental crown and bridge restoration or a single CEREC same-day crown, the standard of care remains the same: as close to perfect as possible.
Book Your Crown Consultation in Warragul
If you have a tooth that needs attention and you want it done properly, the team at Warragul Dental Care is ready to help. Call (03) 8899 6937 or book your appointment online today.
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