Types of Dental Crowns
Your Dental Crown Procedure
First Visit: Preparation
Your tooth is examined and prepared, an impression is taken for your custom crown, and a temporary crown is fitted while it is made.
Second Visit: Fitting
Your temporary crown is removed, the fit of your permanent crown is checked, and it is then cemented permanently in place.
What Dental Crowns Cost
Pricing depends on the crown material you choose. Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns range from around Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 15,000, metal crowns from around Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 15,000, and all-ceramic and zirconia crowns from around Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 40,000. Your dentist will confirm the exact cost for your case at your consultation.
Caring for Your Crown
Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and floss daily, avoid biting hard foods or objects such as ice or pen caps, and ask about a nightguard if you grind your teeth. Keep up with regular dental check-ups so your dentist can monitor your crown and the tooth underneath it.
Choosing the Right Crown Material
There is no single best crown material, each has its own balance of strength, appearance, and cost. All-ceramic and zirconia crowns tend to look the most natural and suit visible front teeth, while metal and porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns are often chosen for back teeth, where strength matters more than colour match. Your dentist will talk through these trade-offs with you before recommending a material.
Ready to Protect Your Tooth? Book Your Crown Consultation
Ready to talk about a dental crown? Book a consultation and we will assess your tooth and recommend the crown material best suited to your case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cost depends on the material chosen, ranging from around Rs. 3,000 for porcelain-fused-to-metal to around Rs. 40,000 for all-ceramic or zirconia. Your dentist will confirm exact pricing at your consultation.
On average, dental crowns last 10 to 15 years, and with proper care this can extend to 25 to 30 years.
Yes, a dead tooth can be crowned, this is common after a root canal treatment to protect and restore the tooth.
Yes, permanent crowns are designed to be durable, though they can still break under trauma or heavy grinding, which is why a nightguard is sometimes recommended.
There is no set limit, a crown can be replaced as needed as long as the underlying tooth remains healthy.
Yes, our prosthodontics team offers dental crowns across our Panjagutta, Hitech City, and Nanakramguda hospitals.
No, the procedure is carried out under local anaesthetic where needed, so discomfort during the appointment is minimal. Some mild sensitivity is normal for a few days afterwards.