Dental Crowns London

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Looking for high-quality dental crowns in London? At Smile Cliniq, with the help of our top-tier dental labs and award-winning dentists, we create high-quality, durable and highly aesthetic tooth crowns in London.

Our dental crown experts in London specialise in the creation of Zirconia, emax, porcelain or ceramic crowns, including metal or gold dental crowns for teeth that restore both beauty and function. With almost two centuries of combined experience, our results are backed by our comprehensive 5-year guarantee. The treatment is carried out by our internationally recognised team, making us the leading choice for dental crowns London.

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Dental Crowns North London: Why are Dental Crowns used?

We prescribe dental crowns as part of functional and cosmetic treatments to restore and protect teeth in a range of dental cases, and are recommended:

After root canal treatment on back teeth (molars and premolars) to prevent the tooth breaking
Where there is severe tooth wear
If your teeth have been heavily restored, i.e. a very large filling which is weakening the tooth
To replace old dental crowns due to poor fit, appearance or crowns that are defective
To restore the appearance of your smile and your confidence.

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Our Expert Dental Crown Dentists

Dr Abeer Shehadeh

BDS – Damascus University, Syria (2011)

Associate Dentist

Dr Abeer Shehadeh
Dr Chetan Kaher

BDS BSc (Hons) MFDS RCS (Eng)

Principal Dentist
Dr Chetan Kaher
Dr Krishen Shah

BDS (Lond) MJDF RCS (Eng) Pg Cert Dental Ed (Beds) MSc Endo (Lond)

Associate Dentist With Special Interest In Endodotics

Dr Krishen Shah
Dr Nickil Dhokia

BDS (Lond) Kings College, PG Cert Advanced Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry, MFDS

Associate Dentist | Invisalign & Composite Bonding Provider

Dr Nickil Dhokia
Dr Ravinder Varaich

BDS MFGDP RCS ENG MAE

Associate Dentist | Accredited Expert Witness In Clinical Negligence

Dr Ravinder Varaich
Dr Sarah Bux

BDS MFDS RCS (Ed)

Associate Dentist

Dr Sarah Bux
Dr Sarita Kotecha

BDS – Guy’s, King’s and St. Thomas’s School for Medicine and Dentistry, UK

Principal Dentist

Dr Sarita Kotecha

When is a Dental Crown Required?

Dental crowns are often recommended when there is insufficient tooth structure left to support the placement of a long-lasting filling or veneer. They may also be advised if the tooth is cracked, weakened or badly discoloured. Crowning, dental professionals would agree, may be the most effective option to protect the remaining structure, restore strength and improve the appearance at the same time.

It is very common to have a crown placed after root canal treatment. As well as uniting any fractured sections of the tooth, a crown provides the structural support that heavily restored teeth need to remain strong and functional long-term.

Dental crowns are also known as dental caps for teeth. Unlike veneers, which cover only the front of a tooth, dental crowns are custom-made restorations that cover the entire tooth, giving extra protection and durability. See our portfolio to view the results achieved by our expert dental cap dentists.

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A Tooth Crown After Root Canal Treatment

After root canal treatment, the nerve inside the tooth, along with some tooth structure, has been removed. This leaves a hollow internal space and reduced sensory feedback from the teeth. This makes the tooth more brittle and prone to fracture. For this reason, we use dental crowns on teeth to strengthen and protect them, particularly on the back teeth to restore structure, strength and long-term function. In order to support the crown, there must be enough healthy tooth remaining. If not, a “core” build-up is required to provide a stable foundation before fitting the crown.

Considering a crown after root canal treatment or just exploring your options? Get in touch with our expert team to book a consultation or ask any questions.

Having Dental Crowns in London at Smile Cliniq

Your treatment starts with a thorough dental consultation. Our dentists will discuss your options and take photographs, scans and X-rays if necessary. You will be provided with a treatment plan as well as the dental crown costs so you are fully informed before starting your dental crown treatment.

Once you are ready to start your treatment, we gently prepare the tooth, take a precise scan and send it to our trusted dental laboratory to craft a crown that fits comfortably and looks natural. You will then be fitted with a temporary crown to protect your tooth while your custom crown is being hand-crafted by our ceramist.

At your final visit, the provisional crown is carefully removed, and your custom-made crown is tried in, giving you the opportunity to check the fit and appearance before permanently fitting the crown. This ensures you are completely happy with both the comfort and aesthetics of your crown.

Feeling nervous about dental crown treatment? We can provide sedation options to help you feel calm and relaxed throughout treatment.

Types of Materials Used in our Dental Crowns London Treatments

Traditionally, crowns were made from metal or porcelain fused to metal. Today, advances in dental technology allow us to use stronger, more natural-looking ceramic crowns. Now we can design bespoke crowns to match your natural tooth structure, using a range of materials including porcelain, zirconia or gold.

The type of crown we recommend depends on where the tooth is, how much support it needs, and the result you want. Crown teeth cost, UK vary depending on the material and the complexity of your case. But rest assured, everything is explained clearly before treatment begins.

All Porcelain Dental Crown

Porcelain dental crowns are a popular choice for visible areas of the smile. These are tooth coloured and incredibly aesthetic, often indistinguishable from natural teeth. Even stronger than composite crowns, porcelain crowns are also capable of chemically bonding to the tooth, offering a natural-looking result that’s both durable and long-lasting.

EMAX Dental Crown

We also offer IPS Emax crowns that combine strength with outstanding aesthetics. This modern lithium disilicate ceramic allows us to create tooth crowns that are both durable, aesthetic and natural-looking. Compared to other glass-ceramics, Emax demonstrates a strength that is 2.5 to 3 times higher, exhibiting 360-400 MPa of flexural strength.

Natural teeth have a unique way of catching and reflecting light and IPS e.max has been specifically developed to replicate this. Its combination of translucency, opalescence, and light diffusion means restorations look and behave just like the real thing. They have been used in Smile Cliniq for over 18 years, with excellent long-term success.

In a small number of cases, heavily restored teeth may require root canal treatment many years after a crown is placed. If this ever becomes necessary, E.max crowns often allow treatment to be carried out by drilling through the crown without it needing to be replaced; however, this is case dependent.

Zirconia Dental Crowns

Zirconia is widely regarded as the strongest white crown material available. The variant most commonly used by most manufacturers is a tetragonal polycrystalline zirconia, partially stabilised with yttrium oxide. It delivers exceptional durability, with material strengths typically exceeding 900 MPa.

For patients researching zirconium crown price or zirconia dental crown price, our team will provide a full breakdown at your consultation.

Porcelain Fused to Metal Crowns

These types of crown have a metal base with a procelain outer layer. This allows the crown to have excellent strength, while the porcelain gives the crown a too-like colour. The costs are also relatively cheaper compared to other crowns options.

While the bond between porcelain and metal is generally reliable, porcelain chipping may occur overtime although this is in rare cases. Additionally, as gums naturally recede, the metal edge may slightly visible near the gum line causing a dark shadow to appear when you smile. This is not an issue with all-ceramic or procelain crowns, which offers a full metal-free option.

Gold Crowns

Gold crowns have a long-standing reputation for durability and are remarkably kind to the teeth around them. Their wear characteristics are closer to natural enamel than any other crown material, making them particularly well suited to back teeth and patients who grind. Because gold can be shaped in thicknesses of less than 1mm, less natural tooth structure needs to be removed during preparation. This is a significant advantage for long-term dental health.

Non-Precious Metal Crowns

These are base metal crowns that contain less than 25% of precious metal or none. They often contain large percentages of nickel, cobalt, or chromium. This can be used when metal crowns are recommended and when the patient does not want to have a shiny metal, because this material can be made matte.

Not sure which crown is right for you? Our dental crown experts will guide you through the options and help you choose what best suits your smile, lifestyle, and long-term needs.

High Quality Dental Crown Care in London

For a dental crown to look and feel right, it has to fit precisely. At Smile Cliniq we use high-quality impression materials from leading manufacturers such as Heraeus Kulzer, as well as 3D scanners from 3Shape Trios. Accurate impressions and scans are essential to form a crown that fits your tooth perfectly, ensuring both comfort and function.

Dental Crowns Aftercare at Smile Cliniq

It may take a few of days to get used to your new tooth with crown. You may be invited for a review in a few weeks after your dental crowns fitting to review its condition, assess your overall oral health and hear any feedback you have. During this appointment, minor adjustments may be made, such as recementing or refining the fit and appearance of your crown. We will also provide guidance on how to best look after your crown and recommend regular check-ups and dental hygiene visits to keep it in excellent condition long term.

If you have any questions or would like to book a review, our London dental team is here to help.

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FAQs For Dental Crowns in London at Smile Cliniq

A dental cap is simply another name for a dental crown. The two terms are used interchangeably. It is a custom-made restoration that fits over the entire visible portion of a damaged, weakened, or discoloured tooth, restoring its shape, strength, and appearance.

The actual lifespan of a crown can vary depending on your case, and this should be explained to you at your initial consultation. Factors affecting the longevity of dental crowns include oral hygiene, biting forces, and whether the crown is placed on a natural tooth or an implant.

At Smile Cliniq, we expect our dental crowns to last for over 15 years with proper care. To give you extra peace of mind, we provide a 5-year guarantee against crown breakage. See here for more details on our guarantees.

Good oral hygiene practices help maintain both natural teeth and crowns. Brushing twice, daily, and flossing regularly help maintain both natural teeth and crowns. To protect your crown, try to avoid foods that are particularly hard, sticky, or chewy. These can place excess pressure on the restoration and may cause it to loosen or crack. If you struggle with grinding your teeth, wearing a night guard can help protect your teeth. Also ensure you attend regular dental check-ups so any early issues can be caught and addressed. With proper care, many patients find their crowns last well beyond 15 years.

Many patients often ask, “What is the average dental crown London price?” Our prices are highly competitive compared to other London dentists, and our dental crown treatment starts from £650. Tooth crown cost, London prices vary depending on the type of materials used and the complexity of your treatment. Ceramic crowns tend to carry the highest dental cap price due to their aesthetics. However, the exact cost of tooth crowns in London will always be confirmed after a consultation as part of your treatment plan.

*Consultation fees are usually not included in the price of your dental crowns.

The good news is dental insurance in the UK often covers some dental cap cost, UK.

We are also proud to provide flexible payment plans that allow you to spread the cost of your much-needed dental crown cost, London, into affordable monthly payments. During your consultation, our team will walk you through all the options available, so you can get the care you need without worrying about upfront costs.

Fillings are used to repair smaller areas of decay, whereas dental crowns are the preferred option when more extensive damage is present. If a tooth has lost too much structure to support a filling reliably, like after a large cavity, a fracture, or root canal treatment, a crown covers and protects the entire visible portion of the tooth. Crowns can also improve the appearance of misshapen or discoloured teeth, something a filling alone cannot achieve.

Once you have completed your initial consultation, you will be invited for a crown preparation appointment. Here, the tooth is prepared i.e shaped in order for the fitting of the new crown. Then, an impression or a 3D scan of your teeth is taken.

The scans or the impressions will be sent our trusted dental lab, who will hand-craft your new crown. In some cases, you may be recommended a visit to the dental laboratory for a closer teeth shade match.

The prepared tooth will have a temporary crown fitted until the new crown is ready. Typically, the entire process takes about two visits after your initial consultation, assuming everything goes smoothly.

Some clinics in London offer same-day crowns using CAD/CAM technology, where the crown is designed and milled on-site in a single appointment. At Smile Cliniq, we believe that hand-crafted laboratory crowns deliver superior aesthetics and fit. Ceramic dental crowns designed in a dedicated laboratory allow our ceramist to achieve a more precise shade match and a more natural-looking result. This is particularly important for visible front teeth.

Your dentist will assess your suitability during your initial check-up. This includes a full mouth examination of your teeth, including x-rays, gums and your overall teeth concerns. This helps us determine whether dental crowns are the best option for you and allows us to create a personalised treatment plan tailored to your needs.

It’s quite common to feel some sensitivity or slight discomfort for a few days after your crown has been placed, as your mouth gets used to it. But if the pain doesn’t settle or gets worse, there could be other reasons, such as:

The crown is too high and is affecting your bite
Irritation or inflammation of the gums due to poor oral hygiene or improper contour of the crown
Underlying tooth decay, nerve irritation or infection
A loose crown caused by the weakening of the underlying dental cement

If you’re experiencing persistent or severe pain, contact our London clinics. We can get you booked in for an emergency dental appointment to help diagnose and alleviate the pain.

Find Our Clinics

St Johns Wood Practice

Address:
102 Boundary Rd, London NW8 0RH

Nearest Station:
Swiss Cottage, Finchley Road, St Johns Wood, Kilburn High road.

Nearest Bus Stop:
Boundary Road / Abbey Road (Buses 139, 189)

Finchley Practice

Address:
138 Ballards Ln, Church End, London N3 2PA

Nearest Station:
Finchley Central & West Finchley (Northern Line)

Nearest Bus Stop:
Ballard’s Lane / Christchurch Avenue (Buses 13, 125, 460)