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When You Need a Dental Crown

Crowns are recommended when:

  • Root canal treatment needs completing
  • Advanced decay or large cavities exist
  • A tooth is broken, cracked, or fractured
  • Tooth structure is too weak for fillings
  • A bridge or implant needs finalising
  • Worn or discoloured teeth need restoring

Crown Types and Pricing

Porcelain Crowns — From £900. Ceramic core mimicking natural enamel. Ideal for visible front teeth. Last up to 14 years.

E-max Crowns — From £1,250. Strong and highly aesthetic. Last up to 15 years.

Zirconia Crowns — From £1,350. Highly durable, gentle on neighbouring teeth. Last 15–20 years.

Same-Day Crowns (CEREC) — CAD/CAM technology manufactures a crown in-office within 15 minutes using digital impressions.

The Crown Procedure

Traditional crowns require two appointments. At the first visit, the dentist removes enamel, takes digital impressions, and fits a temporary crown. The permanent crown is bonded at the second visit, typically 2–3 weeks later.

A crown is the ideal solution for a tooth that is broken, heavily filled, or weakened. It acts as a protective shield, encasing the entire visible portion of the tooth to restore its shape, integrity, and function for the long term.

Dental Crowns: Types, procedure & Cost

Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps that restore and protect broken and weakened teeth affected by advanced dental decay. Constructed from materials like metal, porcelain and resin, a dental crown will last anywhere from five to 15 years, depending on the type of crown you choose. Unsure? Book a check-up. Or get a second opinion.

Situations where you'll require a dental crown

Recognise the signs

Dental crowns are most commonly used to cover a root-canal-treated tooth or when a tooth filling is insufficient to protect the tooth from crumbling apart.

Other times include:

  • Restore a worn or broken tooth
  • Support and protect a cracked or damaged tooth
  • To secure a dental bridge in place
  • As the final restoration of dental implant
  • Strengthen a weakened tooth
  • Hide a black tooth or discolouration
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Follow dental advice

Pay for dental crowns monthly

If you’ve been recommended a dental crown to protect your tooth from further exposure to decay, you should not delay your treatment.

Whilst the tooth can survive several weeks without a crown, the tooth remains exposed, which can cause heightened sensitivity, dental pain and further damage that might lead to a tooth extraction.

At Maida Smiles, we offer same-day crown replacements and can see you within four hours if your crown has broken.

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