Dental crowns protect damaged teeth by completely encasing the tooth structure, providing more support for chewing than a filling or onlay can. Stability is particularly crucial for molars, which absorb much of the force from chewing.
Historically, dental crowns come in a variety of materials from metal blends, gold, ceramic and hybrid metal-ceramic blends.
Until the development of CEREC (in-house ceramic) CAD/CAM technology, dental crowns required the use of a dental lab to fabricate a final restoration, which meant that crowns required at least two dental visits and a temporary restoration to protect the tooth for 1 to 2 weeks.
High-tech, one-visit ceramic crowns restore strength and appearance while removing unsightly metal components. Beale & Cullen have offered CEREC crowns in our Christchurch dental practice for over a decade.
Over twenty years of study on ceramic proves its longevity is comparable to gold – the original long-lasting dental material. CEREC restorations are a simple and convenient way to restore strength to teeth that have been weakened by old amalgam fillings or have become fractured due to teeth grinding and wear.
Some benefits include:
Single-visit convenience
High-quality and durability
Customised appearance and colour
Digital impressions
Precise fit for comfort and function
Avoidance of unreliable temporaries
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Ben Taylor
BDS
Dentist
Fionnuala Cowhie
BDS (NUI), MFDS
Dentist
Rohit Bedi
BDS, PGDipHSc(Akl), NZREX
Dentist
Ben Taylor, a principal dentist at Beale & Cullen Dental, brings over 17 years of experience to the practice. Graduating from the University of Manchester in 2006, he was drawn to New Zealand’s beauty and decided to make it his home.
This extensive experience allows him to provide patients with advanced care across a wide range of dental needs. Ben is passionate about helping anxious patients overcome their dental fears, offering IV sedation for those who need it. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry, with a particular interest in cosmetic dentistry and creating beautiful smiles with composite veneers.
Committed to providing the best possible care, Ben combines his clinical skill with a gentle and reassuring approach, making him a valuable addition to the Beale & Cullen team. When not in the practice, you’ll find him climbing, mountain biking, mountaineering, or spending time with his family.
Fionnuala graduated from University College Cork in Ireland with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2010. In 2011 she gained an MFDS from the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians, Glasgow. After graduating, Fionnuala worked in Australia, the Torres Strait Islands and spent several years in the North East of England working in an oral surgery and facial trauma centre. A move to New Zealand in 2017 brought her to Wellington initially and Christchurch has been home since 2021.
Fionnuala’s particular areas of interest are difficult extractions, wisdom tooth removal, advanced IV sedation, facial aesthetics and single visit crowns.
She is passionate about working with patients to help them feel comfortable and empowered about their dental treatment. Advanced sedation is an amazing tool to help patients to overcome any barriers that may prevent them from completing a part of their dental journey, whether it’s a surgical procedure or a complex tooth repair.
Outside of work, music and exploring the outdoors are her passions. So whether it’s running around the Port Hills or playing with the Celtic Orchestra, Christchurch is the perfect spot to keep her busy.
