A dental crown may be recommended when a tooth is fractured, severely worn, or extensively decayed. It covers the remaining tooth structure to help restore its shape, appearance, and chewing function. Your dentist will assess whether the tooth can be restored and which treatment is appropriate.
At Veneerist Dental Clinic, we provide custom-made all-ceramic crowns, including zirconia crowns. Each crown is made in collaboration with a dental laboratory, with the material, shade, and shape selected according to the tooth’s location, bite, and individual treatment needs.
A dental crown is a custom-made restoration that covers the visible part of a prepared tooth. It helps protect the remaining tooth structure and restore the tooth’s shape and function.
Composite fillings can restore many small to moderate cavities. However, when a large amount of tooth structure has been lost, a filling alone may not provide sufficient support.
A crown or another restoration that protects the cusps may be recommended to reduce the risk of further damage. The choice depends on the amount of healthy tooth structure remaining, the location of the tooth, and the forces placed on it during chewing.
A dental crown may be considered in the following situations. Your dentist will assess the tooth and discuss suitable treatment options before making a recommendation:
Severe Multi-Surface Caries: Decay has eroded the tooth structure to a degree where there is insufficient healthy enamel remaining to reliably retain or bond a standard filling.
Teeth After Root Canal Treatment: A crown may be needed, particularly for molars or teeth with substantial loss of tooth structure, to reduce the risk of fracture. Your dentist will assess the tooth’s location, remaining structure, and chewing forces before recommending the appropriate restoration.
Structural Fractures or Micro-Cracks: Natural dentition that has sustained structural chips, cracks, or severe structural attrition from traumatic injuries or chronic nocturnal bruxism (severe teeth grinding).
Dental Implant Superstructures: An implant-supported crown replaces the visible part of a missing tooth. It is connected to the dental implant through an abutment and designed to suit the surrounding teeth and bite.
Complex Aesthetic Anomalies: Patients presenting with intrinsic severe discoloration, pulpal necrosis (dead nerves), severe enamel hypoplasia, or structural anomalies that cannot be successfully masked or rectified via standard teeth whitening or conservative veneers.
At Veneerist Dental Clinic, we use all-ceramic crowns, including zirconia. These metal-free materials can provide a natural-looking appearance while restoring tooth function.
Different ceramics have different optical and mechanical properties. Your dentist will recommend a material based on the tooth’s location, remaining structure, bite, and aesthetic needs.
| Feature Specification | Dental Crowns | Aesthetic Veneers | Fixed Bridges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Mechanics | Full 360-degree anatomical encasement of the single tooth profile. | Conservative shield bonded strictly to the forward aesthetic surface. | Spans an empty gap utilizing adjacent healthy teeth as anchoring pillars. |
| Primary Objective | Restores structural density and protects heavily broken teeth. | Targets high-end cosmetic shade correction, spacing, or minor chips. | Designed strictly to replace a completely missing tooth unit. |
| Enamel Preparation | Complete multi-surface reduction to form a secure core base. | Ultra-conservative, minimalist front-surface preparation (0.3-0.5mm). | Tooth-supported bridges usually require preparation of the supporting teeth. Implant-supported bridges do not require preparation of adjacent natural teeth. |
| Mechanical Integrity | Provides strength and protection for everyday chewing; excessive grinding forces may damage the crown or underlying tooth. | Balanced; requires avoiding extreme forces on hard objects. | Robust; demands dedicated interdental hygiene protocols. |
Fabricating a premium custom restoration typically spans 2 to 3 unhurried clinical sessions, executed with absolute clinical care:
Comprehensive Diagnostics & Radiography: Your specialist performs a thorough oral health check and captures high-definition digital radiographs to check the roots and surrounding bone matrix. Any active decay is fully treated before commencing.
Precision Preparation & Digital Mapping: Under highly comfortable, targeted local anesthesia, your practitioner conservatively prepares the tooth structure down to an idealized foundation core. We then capture precise 3D digital intraoral scans to transfer your exact micro-coordinates directly to our elite laboratory.
Provisional Restoration Placement: While your permanent masterpiece is engineered by master lab technicians (averaging 5–7 days), a high-quality temporary crown is placed to protect the tooth from sensitivity and maintain gentle function.
Final Delivery & Permanent Bonding: The provisional set is removed, and your final permanent crown is meticulously verified for fit, shade harmony, and bite alignment. Once it passes all quality checks, it is permanently bonded using high-integrity, medical-grade adhesive resin.
| Procedure / Treatment Specification | Investment Fee |
|---|---|
| Dental Crown (Per Unit) | 15,000 - 20,000 THB |
| Fixed Dental Bridge | 45,000 THB (Per Additional Unit: 15,000 THB) |
| Temporary crown | 5,000 THB |
| Crown removal | 3,000 THB |
| Post removal | 3,000 THB |
| Re-cementation of Detached Old Crown | 2,000 THB |
| Post & core build up | 5,000 THB |
| Fix Lingual Retainer | 1,000 THB |
While ceramic crowns themselves do not develop cavities, the natural tooth structure and surrounding gums still require regular care. The living natural tooth structure beneath the crown and the surrounding gums require care to help maximize the longevity of your restoration.:
Daily Oral Hygiene: Maintain meticulous brushing and brush along the cervical margin line daily. Daily flossing is strongly recommended to prevent bacterial plaque accumulation where the crown meets your natural tissue.
Avoid Excessive Force on the Crown: Avoid utilizing your teeth as tools to tear open heavy packaging, or biting down directly on extremely dense objects like ice, bone fragments, or hard nuts, which may damage the crown or natural teeth.
Night Guard Protection: If you have a clinical history of severe nocturnal bruxism, inform our team. We will custom-craft a premium night guard to buffer and help protect the crown and natural teeth from excessive grinding forces.
Bi-Annual Clinical Reviews: Attend professional cleanings and check-ups every 6 months to monitor the condition of the crown, surrounding teeth, and gums.
Experienced Restorative Dental Care: Every step is planned and executed by experienced dental professionals specializing in cosmetic and restorative restorations, focusing on restoring function, comfort, and aesthetics.
High-Quality Ceramic Materials: We partner exclusively with trusted dental laboratory partners to source high-quality ceramic crown materials that are designed to resemble the appearance of natural teeth.
Attention to Fit and Marginal Adaptation: We focus extensively on achieving a well-adapted crown margin at the margin interface, helping reduce the risk of food impaction or secondary decay beneath the appliance.
“Helping restore strength, function, and appearance to damaged teeth.” Avoid letting a compromised tooth fracture further. Schedule a consultation with our dental team. at Veneerist Dental Clinic across any of our official communication channels.
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FAQ
You will only experience a minor pinch during the initial numbing phase. During the actual tooth reduction and reshaping process, targeted local anesthesia is always utilized, helping ensure the procedure is as comfortable as possible. Once the anesthesia abates, you may experience mild tooth sensitivity or temporary gum tightness, which is a common temporary response and usually improves within a few days. and can be easily managed with mild analgesics.
The choice depends on the amount of remaining tooth structure, the tooth’s position, bite forces, and the cause of discoloration. A crown may be recommended when additional structural protection is needed, particularly for back teeth or extensively damaged teeth. For selected front teeth with sufficient remaining structure, other options such as internal bleaching, composite restoration, or a veneer may be considered after assessment by your dentist.
Dental crowns are not covered under the standard Social Security dental reimbursement program. However, eligible insured patients may claim reimbursement for covered treatments such as scaling, fillings, or tooth extractions according to the current Social Security regulations. Veneerist Dental Clinic is currently not participating in the Social Security direct reimbursement (MOU) program.
