Biocompatible Restorations: Replace Broken & Missing Teeth
Regain chewing function and a natural smile without metal, BPA, or hidden immune triggers.
Why Patients Seek Our Care
The transition from standard dental repair to biological restoration often begins with a realisation: the materials in your mouth can affect the health of your body.
Structural Failure
Teeth cracking from expanding old amalgam fillings or root canal-treated teeth that have begun to crumble under pressure.
Material Concern
Growing awareness that traditional materials often contain nickel, chromium, or BPA-based plastics.
Failed Legacy
Struggling with failed bridges or painful traditional dental implants that haven't integrated properly.
"They want to fix their smile and oral function but refuse to trade one health problem for another."
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No metal. No toxins. No compromise between health and beauty.
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For Broken Teeth
We utilize Zirconia (ceramic/porcelain) crowns and inlays. These materials are biocompatible, metal-free, and mirror the natural translucency of tooth enamel.
For Missing Teeth
Zirconia bridges with no metal substructure, or removable Valplast high precious alloy partial dentures for comfort and health.
Guided Implantation
Zirconia or 5th Gen Titanium implants, precisely placed using 3D-guided surgery for optimal integration and bone health.
“We strive to explain all treatment options in plain language, and make sure you fully understand your options before you choose.”
Dr. Michael Shang
PRINCIPAL DENTIST
PRINCIPAL DENTIST
100% Metal-Free & Hypoallergenic restorative materials
No nickel, Safe for MRI and patients with metal allergies. Our crowns and cements use biocompatible polymers or ceramic bonding agents.
Preserve Healthy Tooth Structure
Modern dental techniques and materials save more of your natural tooth. All work done under magnification to ensure high precision.
Mercury-Free resin composite
If you still have amalgam fillings, we remove them safely before placing new restorations.
The Experience
Demystifying the Process
Demystifying the Process
We believe in transparent, step-by-step care that keeps you informed and relaxed throughout your healing journey.
01
3D Digital Intraoral Scan
No goopy, gag-inducing impressions. We capture a perfect digital model in 3 minutes.
02
Tooth Preparation
We remove decay using minimally invasive modern techniques done under high magnification.
03
For a crown
A temporary crown is placed while our ceramist hand-layers your permanent ceramic restoration.
04
For Fillings
A composite resin white filling is placed to restore the natural shape of your tooth.
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For Missing Teeth
Zirconia Bridge: The two adjacent teeth are minimally prepped, and a solid zirconia bridge is cemented with bioactive cement that actually remineralizes the margins.
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Bite Check
Digital bite analysis ensures no interference that would cause TMJ pain or worsen bruxism.
Visual Evidence
Results obtained with zirconia bridges and composite restorations
* Disclaimer: Please note that the outcomes shown in the images are only relevant for this patient and may not be applicable to other patients.
Results, risks, complications, and recovery times vary by person and procedure.
Before starting treatment, seek independent advice from a qualified dentist and consider a second opinion. This content is general in nature and intended for adults. It is not medical advice.
Results, risks, complications, and recovery times vary by person and procedure.
Before starting treatment, seek independent advice from a qualified dentist and consider a second opinion. This content is general in nature and intended for adults. It is not medical advice.
Get Dental Insurance
Extras cover that includes dental can really help to offset some of the costs of dental treatment. If you don’t have extras cover, you can sign up for one with no waiting period, and use it straight away.
Patients have found AHM Super Extras cover to be most beneficial for them.
https://ahm.com.au/health-insurance/extras-cover/super-extras
Patients have found AHM Super Extras cover to be most beneficial for them.
https://ahm.com.au/health-insurance/extras-cover/super-extras
Afterpay
Get your treatment now and pay over time. With Afterpay, you can split your dental bill into 4 equal, interest-free instalments – due every fortnight. No interest, no hidden fees, and immediate approval in most cases.
Available for general and cosmetic dental services.
Available for general and cosmetic dental services.
Denticare – Dental Coverage Made Simple
DentiCare is a simple, interest free Payment Plan, where you can get the treatment you need and pay it off over time with affordable instalments.
https://denticarepaymentplans.com.au/
https://denticarepaymentplans.com.au/
HICAPS – Instant Private Health Fund Claims
Have private health insurance with extras cover? Our HICAPS system allows you to claim your rebate instantly, on the spot. You only pay the gap between the treatment fee and your health fund’s benefit. No mailing claim forms or waiting for reimbursements.
We accept all major health funds, including Bupa, Medibank, HCF, NIB, and AHM. Ask our front desk team for a cost estimate before your appointment.
We accept all major health funds, including Bupa, Medibank, HCF, NIB, and AHM. Ask our front desk team for a cost estimate before your appointment.
In-House Payment Plans – Tailored to You
For more extensive treatments – such as full-mouth rehabilitation, zirconia implants, or clear aligners – we offer custom in-house payment plans. Unlike third-party finance, our in-house plans are arranged directly with us. We’ll work with you to create a manageable schedule of instalments, often with low or no interest, based on your individual circumstances.
No credit checks required in most cases. Just honest, compassionate flexibility.
No credit checks required in most cases. Just honest, compassionate flexibility.
Need Help Choosing? We’re Here for You.
Our team can walk you through each option and help you find the most affordable path to optimal oral and whole-body health. Simply call us or mention “payment options” when booking your consultation. We also offer upfront written treatment plans with no hidden costs – because transparency is part of our holistic promise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — solid zirconia is actually stronger than traditional metal-ceramic crowns. It won't chip or crack under normal chewing forces, and because it's tooth-coloured all the way through, there's no dark line at the gum line that you sometimes see with older metal-based crowns.
A filling repairs a small to medium cavity inside the tooth structure. A crown covers the entire visible part of the tooth and is used when there's extensive decay, a large crack, or the tooth has had a root canal and needs more support. Think of a filling as a patch and a crown as a full cap.
In some cases, yes. A resin-bonded bridge (sometimes called a Maryland bridge) uses a false tooth with small wings bonded to the back of the teeth either side — no drilling required. It's metal-free and removable. It's not right for every situation, but it's worth asking about.
With good hygiene, regular check-ups, and protection from grinding forces, ceramic crowns and bridges can last 15–20 years. A night guard is often recommended if you grind your teeth to protect the investment.
It's a metal-free tooth implant made from a strong ceramic material called zirconia. It works like a traditional titanium implant but is fully tooth-coloured, so there's no grey showing at the gum line. It's a great option for people with metal sensitivities, though we assess suitability individually at your consultation.
Get In Touch
Contact
Tel: (02) 9436 1211
Email: info@lifetimesmilesdentistry.com.au
Email: info@lifetimesmilesdentistry.com.au
Address
Suite 102/2 Pacific Hwy, St Leonards NSW 2065
*2 hrs Free parking at St Leonards Coles
*2 hrs Free parking at St Leonards Coles