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Crowns

What is a crown?

The natural crown of a tooth is the part that is visible inside
the mouth. An artificial crown is a specially-made restoration
that completely covers the remaining prepared tooth.  

Crowns are used on broken teeth, those that are badly decayed and that have been heavily
filled.  

What to expect

You will be given a local anaesthetic to completely numb the area.

Any weakened or decayed part of the tooth will be removed. The outer surface of the tooth will be
removed to make room for the artificial crown to sit on top.

Impressions of your teeth and bite will be taken. The shade of your teeth will be chosen from a
shade guide to match the artificial crown as closely as possible to your natural teeth.

The impressions will be sent to a dental laboratory to make your crown and two weeks later it
will be ready to be fitted.

Types of Crowns

Crowns can be made purely of metal, porcelain bonded to metal, or full porcelain. Your dentist
will give you the option to chose between these crowns.

Independent Porcelain Bonded Crown              from £285

Porcelain bonded to non precious metal   

Private Porcelain Bonded Crown                       From £365

Porcelain bonded to precious metal   

Full Porcelain / Full Gold                                      From £400