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Assuming your tooth has had some history—cracks, chips, cavities, or perhaps even a heroic root canal experience. It’s certainly in need of a little royal treatment, isn’t it? Enter dental crowns (also known as tooth caps). They’re sort of tiny shiny helmets for your battered, battle-worn teeth.
But crowns aren’t a one-size-fits-all type of thing. There’s porcelain, zirconia, PFM. a bit like ice cream toppings—but rather than toppings, we’re dealing with molars.
In this post, we’re going to run through everything you want to know about dental crowns from types to cost, to what happens when you have the dental crowns treatment.
Spoiler: no actual crowns, and no throne, but you’ll get to pamper your teeth like royalty.
1. What Are Dental Crowns?
Dental crowns are individually tailored dental coverings that encase damaged or compromised teeth. They are used to restore the strength, shape and function of a tooth, as well as restore appearance. Crowns are made from an assortment of materials such as porcelain, metal, ceramic, and zirconia.
Crowns are widely used following root canal treatment; for a broken tooth; or for backing large fillings in cases where little tooth remains.
2.Dental Crowns Procedure
It will typically take two visits to the office to get a dental crown.
Step 1 – Tooth Reshaping
Your tooth is reshaped by your dentist to create room for the crown, as well as impressions so it fits properly.
Step 2 – Temporary Crown Placement
After your impressions are done, a temporary crown is placed over the tooth so that it’s covered until your crown is made.
Step 3 – Final Crown Cementation
Your individually crafted crown will usually be ready to be fitted on 7–10 days. When your crown is ready, the temporary crown is taken out and your cemented permanent crown is fitted onto your tooth.
The dental crowns procedure is painless and is conducted under local anaesthesia. So you can be rest assured, it will be a painless process.
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3. What Types of Dental Crowns Are Available?
Selecting the material for your crown is based on where your tooth is, how much you can spend, and what you wish to achieve looks wise. Partha Dental offers the following crowns:
Zirconia Dental Crown
Zirconia crowns are highly durable, bio-compatible, and possess a natural appearance and feel similar to real teeth. Front and back teeth can be crowned with zirconia, and is the most popular technique today.
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) Crowns
PFM crowns are made of metal (for strength), cemented to porcelain (for appearance). They are generally inexpensive; however, in the future, there may be a dark line that is noticeable at the gum line.
All-Ceramic or All-Porcelain Crowns
A good option for the front teeth, all-porcelain or all-ceramic crowns are an excellent color match to your own teeth but less durable and long-lasting than both zirconia or metal crowns.
Gold or Metal Crowns
Metal crowns are extremely long-lasting, perfect for your molars! Metal crowns won’t be the prettiest, but they’ll definitely last longer than any of the other crowns, and they are staying put!.
4. Dental Crowns Cost in India
We hear many patients are worried about the dental crowns cost, since the cost of dental crowns will differ based on the material and the complexity level.
Partha Dental approximated cost of dental crowns
Zirconia dental crown: ₹ 10,000 – ₹ 15,000 / tooth
PFM crown: ₹ 5,000 – ₹ 8,000 / tooth
All- ceramic crown: ₹ 8,000 – ₹ 12,000 / tooth
Metal crown: ₹ 3,000 – ₹ 6,000 / tooth
Flexible EMI’s and packages are also offered by us to allow you to plan your dental crown procedure.
5. Dental Crown vs Dental Cap – Is there a difference?
We are repeatedly asked by patients what is the difference between a dental cap vs a dental crown, and the short answer is…there is no difference.
The dental crown and dental cap are both terms used to describe the same form of dental restoration. In fact, “dental cap” is the old-fashioned, informal term, while dental crown is the modern clinician’s terminology.
6. When Do you Need a Dental Crown?
- If you have experienced a fractured tooth that split, broke or wore away then dental crowns treatment may be required.
- If then you have had a root canal and tooth removal with a chain, due to dental decay or disease, then you will surely require crown and dental to fill up the treated tooth.
- You have got a big filling with not much of natural tooth left then
- You are having a dental bridge fitted (crowns support the bridge)
- You want to alter the shape or color of a tooth
Aftercare for Dental Crowns
Taking proper care of your dental crown will cause it to last to its full potential—typically more than 15 years if you take good care of it in terms of hygiene.
Oral Hygiene
Brush your teeth twice daily and floss around and between the crown in order to avoid decay from building up at the gum line of the tooth.
Avoid Hard Foods
Chewing ice cubes, pens or hard candies can be harmful to your crown.
Routine Check-Ups
Make a habit of going to your dentist every 6 months for cleanings and checking on the condition of your crown.
Wear a Mouthguard
If you grind your teeth at night, you must wear a night guard to protect your crown.
7. FAQs
Q: How long do dental crowns last?
A: Dental crowns may last 10-15 years or more depending on their material and how much care they receive.
Q: Is dental crowns treatment painful?
A: No. It is performed under local anaesthetic and you may experience only slight aches afterwards.
Q: Are zirconia crowns better than ceramic?
A: Zirconia dental crowns are hard and durable so logically and physically better for molars. Ceramic crowns provide better aesthetics and the best option for front teeth.
Q: What if my crown gets knocked out?
A: Save the crown and go visit your dentist immediately. If the crown is intact, it can perhaps be re-cemented. Read more
At Partha Dental, our dentists are very experienced in dental crown treatment using the best materials such as zirconia and ceramic. If you require a single crown, or full mouth rehabilitation, we have a personalized solution for you at a price to suit any budget.
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Disclaimer:
The prices mentioned in this blog are indicative and may vary based on the severity of the condition, technology used, and materials suggested by the Dentist. They are accurate as of the date of publishing and subject to change as per clinic policy. Third-party or AI-generated estimates may not reflect actual clinic pricing. For accurate costs, please visit your nearest Partha Dental clinic.
