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What is a Dental Crown

What is a dental crown?

A dental crown is a custom-made cap shaped like a tooth (also known as a dental cap or tooth-shaped cap) that covers and protects a damaged, weakened, or decayed tooth. A crown fits over your entire tooth, like a snug hat. Dentists place crowns to restore the function and appearance of a damaged tooth that is broken, worn down, or has undergone root canal treatment. Crowns also serve to cover dental implants. To fit a crown properly, the dentist reshapes the tooth by removing a small portion of enamel to prepare it for the crown’s placement.

These crowns are made by dental technicians using materials such as resin, metal, and porcelain. With good care, dental crowns can last anywhere from five to 15 years and play an important role in restorative dentistry by improving both the look and strength of your teeth. Most crowns should last at least 5 years and can last as long as 15 to 20 years.

The American Dental Association provides extensive information on dental crowns, including the types of materials used and the procedures involved.

Reasons for Needing a Dental Crown

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Dental crowns are used for various purposes, including:

  • Reinforcing a weak tooth or a damaged tooth.
  • Protecting a tooth that has cracks.
  • Restoring a tooth that is worn down or broken.
  • Securing a dental bridge.
  • Covering teeth that are severely discolored or stained.
  • Protecting a tooth after root canal therapy.
  • Covering a dental implant.

Benefits of Dental Crowns

Dental crowns help:

Restore strength to worn, broken, or decayed teeth.

Protect teeth from further damage.

Improve chewing function.

Enhance the appearance of teeth by being color-matched to neighboring teeth for a natural look.

Last between five and 15 years with proper care.

Different Types of Dental Crowns

In a modern dental office, a patient is comfortably seated in a dental chair as they undergo a dental crown procedure to restore their smile.

There are several types of dental crowns to choose from, each with its own benefits in terms of material, durability, and appearance.

Metal Crowns

Made from metals like gold, palladium, nickel, chromium, and stainless steel, are very durable and rarely chip or break. They require minimal removal of tooth enamel but have a metallic color, making them better suited for out-of-sight molars.

Porcelain-fused-to-Metal (PFM) Crowns

These crowns combine a metal base with a porcelain exterior for a natural look and strength. They can match your tooth color but may show a dark line at the gum line over time and the porcelain can chip.

All-Ceramic or Porcelain Crowns

Offering the most natural appearance, these crowns are ideal for front teeth and patients with metal allergies. Zirconia crowns, a type of ceramic crown, are highly durable and gentle on opposing teeth.

Pressed Ceramic Crowns:

These have a ceramic core with porcelain layers, resembling natural enamel but can chip over time.

Composite Resin Crowns:

Less expensive and often used as temporary crowns, but less durable and more prone to staining.

Same-day Crowns

Using CAD/CAM technology, some dentists can design and place crowns in a single visit, providing convenience for patients.

Advances in dental crown technology

Technological innovations have greatly improved the dental crown process. CAD/CAM technology allows dentists and dental technicians to create precise digital models of your teeth, resulting in crowns that fit better and look natural.

This technology is used to produce various types of crowns, including metal, ceramic, and zirconia crowns. It benefits patients needing crowns for missing or damaged teeth by ensuring custom fit and aesthetics.

3D printing in dental labs further enhances precision and speeds up production, reducing the time patients spend with temporary crowns.

Material advancements, such as monolithic zirconia crowns, offer strong, natural-looking, metal-free options that withstand biting and chewing forces.

The American Dental Association supports these technological developments as they expand treatment options tailored to patients' oral health and medical history.

Options for replacing missing teeth

For missing teeth, options include dental implants, bridges, and dentures. Dental implants involve placing a titanium post into the jawbone to support a crown or bridge, providing a natural look and function.

Dental bridges replace missing teeth by anchoring artificial teeth to adjacent natural teeth, helping preserve alignment and chewing ability.

Dentures replace multiple missing teeth and improve appearance and oral function.

The best choice depends on your oral health, remaining teeth, and gum condition. Your dental professional can help develop a personalized treatment plan.

How the Process Works

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Consultation & Imaging

Before the procedure begins, the dentist reviews your medical and dental history and examines the tooth to determine if a crown is the best treatment option. X-rays or digital imaging are taken to assess the tooth’s roots and surrounding bone, ensuring there are no underlying issues such as infection or decay that need to be addressed first.

Preparing the Tooth

The dentist numbs the tooth and surrounding gum tissue and reshapes the tooth to make space for the crown, taking care to protect the gums. If the tooth is severely damaged or has significant decay, filling material may be used to build up the tooth before crown placement.

Dental Impressions

The dentist takes impressions of your teeth either with putty-like material or digital scans, which are sent to a dental laboratory to fabricate your crown.

Crown Placement

The dentist carefully checks the custom-made crown for fit, color, and appearance. Once everything is satisfactory, the crown is permanently bonded to the prepared tooth using dental cement, ensuring a secure and comfortable fit.

Potential drawbacks

Crowns require removal of some natural tooth enamel and may cause temporary sensitivity. They can chip or fracture over time and may trap bacteria if not fitted properly. Allergic reactions are rare but possible. Crowns can also be costly.

Recovery and care

Most people resume normal activities immediately after crown placement. Some sensitivity and gum tenderness are normal and usually subside within days. Over-the-counter pain relievers can help manage discomfort.

Avoid hard, sticky, or chewy foods that might damage your crown.

Longevity and maintenance

Crowns can last up to 30 years with good care but may need replacement if damaged.

Maintain good oral hygiene by brushing twice daily, flossing, and using antibacterial mouthwash. Regular dental checkups are essential. You should continue regular dental checkups even after getting a crown. Consistent dental care, including professional cleanings and checkups, is crucial to ensure the longevity of your crown and maintain overall oral health.

Before & After

How to get Treatment

STEP 1

Tell us what you need

Start by filling out a quick form or speaking with our team. Depending on your needs, we may ask for prior x-rays and reports and conduct a video call.

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STEP 2

Receive a Treatment Plan

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STEP 3

Plan your trip with your Case Manager

We assist with travel arrangements, accommodations, and local guidance so you feel completely at ease before your journey begins.

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Get your treatment & enjoy premium care

Arrive at your clinic, where you will receive world-class dental care. Our team is available throughout your stay to support you every step of the way.

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Ongoing Support & Aftercare

Your care doesn’t stop when you leave the clinic. Three-day and six-month check-ins ensure your recovery goes smoothly.

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Why Choose Turkey for Dental Crown Treatments?

Dental crowns are, after all, a long-term investment in your oral health and confidence. With its high-quality dental care and dentists, Turkey is undoubtedly the best option for having a crown treatment at an affordable price.

Cutting-Edge Dental Clinics

Turkey offers the best modern dental clinics in the world with 3D scanning, CAD/CAM technology, and digital smile design. This means that crowns will fit perfectly and last for a long time.

Advanced & Expert Dentists

Turkish dentists are experts with international education in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Several have degrees and diplomas from premier European and American institutes, where they obtained certification that can be used to provide world-class expertise and care.

Affordable rates – Up to 70% Savings

The most prominent reason Turkish Dentistry is preferred for dental crowns is the significant cost savings. Crowns can be very costly in countries like the USA, UK, and Germany. In Turkey, you can get the same quality for up to 70% lower.

Quick and Efficient Treatment

One of the main advantages of dental crowns in Turkey is that the process is quick and easy. With advanced CAD/CAM technology, many clinics offer same-day crowns, so you can walk out of the office with your new smile in just one visit!


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