Dental Crown Costs in the UK for 2024
What are Dental Crowns?
Dental crowns, or tooth caps, restore damaged teeth’ shape, function, and appearance. They are a standard solution for teeth weakened by decay, cracks, or other damage.
Current Costs of Dental Crowns in the UK
The cost of dental crowns can vary widely depending on the crown type and the dental practice’s location. Here’s a breakdown of the average costs in the UK for 2024:
- Zirconia tooth Crowns: Known for their strength and natural appearance, zirconia crowns range from £800 to £1,100. They are less likely to chip than other materials and are ideal for molars and front teeth (Bhandal Dental Practice) (▷ Clínica dental en Londres).
- All-Porcelain or Ceramic tooth Crowns: These crowns are the most aesthetically pleasing, costing between £695 and £1,200. They are an excellent choice for front teeth, where appearance is crucial (Dental Artistry—Dentist, London).
- Composite Resin Crowns: These are the most cost-effective option, ranging from £250 to £550. However, they are not as durable as other materials and are generally used for temporary solutions or less critical teeth (Bhandal Dental Practice).
Benefits for the 45+ Demographic
For those aged 45 and older, whether you are employed, self-employed, retired, or preparing for a family wedding, dental crowns offer several benefits:
- Improved Aesthetics: All-porcelain, ceramic or zirconia tooth crowns can significantly enhance your smile, especially when preparing for significant family events or photographs.
- Durability and Function: Modern teeth crowns are designed to withstand daily wear and tear, ensuring you can enjoy your favourite foods without worry.
- Long-term Investment: Investing in high-quality teeth crowns can prevent further dental issues, saving you time and money on future dental work.
Comparison with Overseas Costs
For those considering dental tourism, countries like Slovakia, Turkey, Poland, Bulgaria, Romania and Hungary offer significantly lower tooth crown prices:
€397 per tooth
Advantages of Different Tooth Crown Materials
- Zirconia and All-Porcelain Crowns Offer superior aesthetics and are highly durable. Due to their natural, better-than-real tooth-like appearance, they are particularly suitable for front teeth.
- Composite Resin Crowns: Suitable for temporary fixes and less critical teeth.
Technological Advancements
Modern dental practices use advanced technologies like 3D printing and CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing) to create crowns. These technologies reduce preparation time and improve the fit and durability of the crowns (Dentaly.org).
How long does it take to make and fit tooth crowns?
Single-tooth crowns can be made in just a few hours, so a one-day visit is needed.
Multiple tooth crowns can take 3-4 working days to complete, so you need only one visit to us of 4-5 days or 2 one-day visits to get your new tooth crowns done abroad.
Conclusion
For more information or to get a personalized quote, contact us today. Updating your dental crowns with the latest materials and technologies ensures the best possible outcome for your dental health, allowing you to smile confidently at any family gathering or special occasion.
I was hit with a cricket ball on my front tooth 15 years ago and had crown fitted, the other tooth has gone dark please advise on my options
Hi Qamar, if your other tooth has gone dark, the nerve is probably damaged. A Ct-scan would let us know if the tooth roots are stable enough to have a crown / veneer placed on that tooth or if can be strengthened with root canal treatment. Does that help?
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Prices goes from 256 £ How you want to explain this to UK customers
Regards
John
Dear John,
Thank you for your comment. The price of the crowns can vary based on the material. We use full ceramic crowns, the best materials on the market to reach the best solution possible. It can also differ whether the crown is hand-made in the laboratory or machine made. And of course whether the preparation was done by a specialist or a general dentist.
I hope this helps
Kind regards
How much would a gold crown cost? On the NHS and privately?
Hi Maya, Gold crowns are usually estimated by the amount of gold that is used in the crown, plus the dentist & technician work. You could expect the pay the typical cost of a crown in that clinic, plus the weight of the gold on top of that. Gold is seldom used in crowns these days, as it doesn’t create the esthetic “look” that most dental clinics are looking to provide.
I’m interested in crown replacement my ones I have are put on a peg the dentist filed my own down to a peg an then put crown on can you tell me a price roughly I have twelve I would like to replace.
Hi Elaine, and thank you for getting in touch! To replace 12 crowns you have a couple of options, and an x-ray would certainly be needed to be done first to judge the health of the roots of those “pegs”, so that you can be sure the new crowns placed on them would last or not, before going ahead.
Then you could go for zirconia or Emax all-ceramic crowns – or a mix – this would be dependent on your budget and the overall “look” you’re after.
Whatever you choose, this could be done in one visit of 5 working days. Does that help?
I was surprised to learn that dental crowns in the UK can cost more than tooth crowns abroad. This could be because the materials used in dental crowns in the UK are usually more expensive than those used in tooth crowns abroad.
Hi Aman, no, it’s not an issue of material cost – that is very similar – it’s simply higher labour / operational costs for the UK dental practices that make them charge more, however the margin profit on the crowns in the UK is much higher as well as most patients are willing to pay it.
This post was super insightful! It’s surprising to see how much price can vary between the UK and other countries for dental crowns. I never thought about going abroad for dental work, but the potential savings definitely makes it worth considering. Thanks for shedding light on this!