Dental Crowns Overview
A dental crown can be applied on top of the affected tooth, restoring its appearance and helping to keep it healthy.
In our clinic we only perform Zircornia Crowns, Ceramic-Metal Crowns treatments.
Who is this for
- Patients who have worn down their teeth over time
- Individuals who have chipped teeth
- Patients who have discolored or misshapen teeth
- Individuals with tooth decay
Treatment abroad
- Minimum stay: 2 - 5 Days
- Number of trips: 1
Treatment process
- Preparation time: 30 mins - 2 hours.
- The dentist will prepare your custom-made crowns, which may take 2 to 5 days. Once ready, crowns will be placed in 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- After crowns are fixed you can continue to your normal life.
Crown Treatment Cost
Crown Type
Advantages
Disadvantages
Price
Zirconia Crown
Durable
Long lasting
Well tolerated by the human body
Aesthetic Looking
Price
€160
Ceramic-Metal Crown
Durable
Price
Not as natural-looking as other options
€120
Crown Treatment Cost
Crown Type
Price
Zirconia Crown
€160
Full Ceramic Crown
€300
Ceramic-Metal Crown
€120
Dental Crown Treatment Process
How does it work?
Crowns involve the placement of a tooth-shaped cap on top of an affected area, cementing it in place. They tend to be prescribed for a wide variety of patients. If patients have worn down their teeth over time, or if a large cavity has developed, then a crown may be the best remedy.
Sometimes, older fillings start to weaken an entire tooth leading to the need for extra strengthening and crowns are often needed following root canal treatment. They can also be applied for purely cosmetic reasons. For instance, they are a popular way to conceal discolouration or misshapen teeth. A crown is also applied on top of the abutment when a patient gets a dental implant procedure.
How is a crown prepared?
At the first appointment, a dentist will shape the tooth to create a shape that suits a crown.
The doctor then take impressions of your mouth to create crown that will match your existing teeth.
Labs receive the impression and create hard copies, usually out of plaster. This hard mould is then used to create a metal, resin or ceramic crown, which is sent back to the dentist.
The dentist now cements the crown in place, and may need to trim it slightly to handle any imperfections in the preparation process.
How long does the treatment take?
The duration of the procedure depends on the reason for the treatment. If there is extensive tooth damage, a dentist may need to build up your tooth with an intermediate filling so that it is the correct shape for a crown to be applied.
Generally, you will attend a first appointment where the damaged tooth is ground into the appropriate shape. You will then receive a temporary crown for use while the permanent version is created.
The temporary cap is removed, and the moulded crown is then cemented in place. In both cases, the appointments should last no longer than 2 hour, and can be as quick as 30 minutes, although the whole process can take 2-5 days.
The whole process can be completed in as little as 5 days depending on the number of crowns to be made.
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After Care
There might be some pain after the permanent crown is placed which will come as a surprise to people who had a temporary one. This is because, the permanent crown comes directly in contact with the nerve. The doctor will prescribe appropriate medication for this. The patient must not take more medicine than prescribed.
What is the diet for a dental crown procedure?
Hot liquids like Coffee and Tea must be avoided for at least 3 days after surgery as they can trigger sensitivity. Patients can have cold soup which does not have crunchy vegetables like carrots.
Hard foods and chewing gums should be avoided until the crown sets properly. Foods that are easy to chew such as pasta, bananas and applesauce are advised.
Dental Crown FAQ
Types of crowns
All-Ceramic Crowns: All-Ceramic crowns are popular alternative for patients who want their crown to match up perfectly with their natural teeth. Modern porcelain crowns can be precisely coloured to match the patient's teeth. For all-ceramic crowns, the entire thickness is made from 100% ceramic. This allows the crown to have a greater thickness of translucent porcelain, which provides a more natural, glossy and shiny appearance.
Zirconia Crowns: Zirconia crowns are durable, strong and long lasting. Zirconia itself is a type of white ceramic and is considered to be the strongest material used in dentistry. Given its hardness, zirconia needs to be processed with specific computer systems, like CAD (computer-aided design) or CAM (computer-aided manufacturing). Zirconia crowns can be layered with porcelain to achieve the final shade and shape of the tooth. Many dentists and patients choose zirconia crowns for their durability. Moreover, zirconia is well tolerated by the human body.
Ceramic-Metal Crowns: Ceramic-metal crowns are made from a metal substructure that is covered with a layer of ceramic. This sort of hybrid crown can provide a strong, durable solution and natural-looking results at the same time. While ceramic-metal crowns have gradually lost ground in the last few years, they are still widely used thanks to their durability. This type of crowns are also known as porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM).
Potential risks and side effects
- Heightened sensitivity to hot and cold is common
- Teeth grinding or strong impact may cause crown breakage
- On average, dental crowns should remain in place for 5-15 years
- 94% of dental crowns have a 8-year survival rate, 75% have a 18-year survival rate
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