1. What Are Dental Crowns?

Dental crowns are protective caps that cover teeth completely. They restore the shape, size, and strength of the tooth while providing protection for the underlying structure. These crowns are custom-made to blend seamlessly with natural teeth.

2. Procedure for Dental Crowns

  • Appointment 1: Tooth preparation and taking impressions or digital scans to create a precise model of the tooth.
  • Appointment 2: Trial fitting of the crown followed by its final placement.

3. What Is a Dental Scan?

A dental scan involves creating a digital model of the teeth and surrounding oral tissues using an intraoral scanner. This technique captures high-definition images, producing a highly accurate virtual model for the crown fitting process.

4. Types of Dental Crowns

  • Metal Crowns: Made from materials like titanium, nickel-chromium, or gold, these are strong and durable.
  • Metal-Ceramic Crowns: Combines a metal base with a ceramic outer layer, offering a balance between strength and appearance.
  • Metal-Free Crowns: Includes materials like zirconia, Emax, and Bruxzir, which provide a more natural appearance without compromising strength.

5. Metal-Free Crowns

  • Zirconia: Known for its high strength and durability, ideal for back teeth.
  • Emax: Aesthetic and translucent, perfect for front teeth.
  • Benefits: These crowns offer an accurate fit, natural look, and high precision made with CAD/CAM technology.

6. Cost of Dental Crowns

  • Full Metal Crowns: ₹3,500+
  • Zirconia Crowns: ₹10,000+
  • Emax Crowns: ₹13,000+
  • Bruxzir/Lava Crowns: ₹15,000+

7. Crown Warranty

Crowns typically come with a warranty that covers defects for 5–15 years (or lifetime). However, this warranty does not cover issues related to the underlying tooth.

8. Best Dental Crown

The best crown depends on the tooth's location and the specific needs:

  • Molars require more strength (metal crowns or metal-ceramic crowns).
  • Front teeth require better aesthetics (metal-free crowns like zirconia or Emax).

9. Maintenance

Crowns need proper care and regular dental checkups. They may require replacement over time due to wear, gaps, or decay.

10. Dental Bridges

Dental bridges replace missing teeth by securing crowns to adjacent healthy teeth, providing both functional and aesthetic benefits.