Prosthodontics
Dental crowns
A crown restores the natural appearance and function of a damaged, broken or unattractive tooth. We make it in our own digital laboratory – often in a single day.
- all-ceramic crowns in one day*
- Up to 6
- made under one roof
- In-house lab
- impressions instead of impression putty
- Digital
* When clinical and technical conditions allow – assessed at your consultation.
What are dental crowns?
Dental crowns – also known as caps – are restorations that cover the entire visible part of a tooth. They are permanently fixed to a prepared tooth or to an implant and protect it from further damage.
A crown is most often recommended for teeth with extensive decay or a large filling, after root canal treatment, for broken or worn teeth, and for cosmetic reasons – when the colour, shape or position of a tooth has changed.
Types of crowns
- Zirconia crowns – exceptional strength and natural aesthetics, for front and back teeth, crowns on implants and bridges. Our premium way of crafting restorations in full zirconia is SaraMax Premium.
- All-ceramic crowns – the most natural light transmission, especially for front teeth.
- Metal-ceramic crowns – a cobalt-chromium alloy base with a ceramic surface; a strong solution, now used less often in the visible part of the smile.
The procedure
- 01
Specialist consultation
An examination of your mouth, a conversation about what you would like to achieve and, if needed, an X-ray or 3D CBCT scan – all in the clinic, in one place. Based on this, you receive a treatment plan and a quote.
- 02
Tooth preparation
The tooth is reshaped and prepared for the crown under local anaesthetic.
- 03
Digital impression
Instead of conventional impression putty, the tooth is scanned and the data goes straight to our laboratory.
- 04
Design and fabrication
The dental technician designs the crown in software, and it is then made in the laboratory.
- 05
Try-in and cementation
We check the shape, colour and bite, then fix the crown permanently.
How long do crowns last and how do you care for them?
How long a crown lasts depends on the material, your bite, your habits (such as teeth grinding) and your oral hygiene. You brush a crown just like a natural tooth and clean between the teeth with floss or interdental brushes. Check-ups make it possible to spot any problem at the edge of the crown or on the gums in good time.
Results
Real patients. Real smiles.
SaraMax Premium restorations from our laboratory – we publish photos only with our patients' written consent.
Results depend on the starting situation – at your consultation we will tell you what is possible in your case.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
Which crown should I choose – zirconia or ceramic?
It depends on the position of the tooth, your bite and your aesthetic expectations. All-ceramic crowns offer the most natural light transmission, while zirconia offers exceptional strength. After your examination, the dentist will recommend a material and explain the differences.
Is preparing the tooth painful?
The tooth is prepared under local anaesthetic, so it should not be painful. Afterwards the tooth may be more sensitive to hot and cold for a short time.
Can a crown be placed on an implant?
Yes. We make crowns for implants in the same laboratory, most often in zirconia.
Related services
Zirconia crowns
Zirconia crowns from our in-house CAD/CAM laboratory – and premium full-zirconia work: SaraMax Premium.
All-ceramic crowns
All-ceramic crowns – the most natural play of light; up to 6 crowns in a single day.
Express dentistry
Up to 6 all-ceramic crowns in a single day and a Hollywood Smile in 2–4 days – when conditions allow.
Dental bridge
A fixed bridge on natural teeth or on implants, made with CAD/CAM technology in our in-house laboratory.
The first step
Book a specialist consultation.
Your appointment includes a free specialist examination of your mouth, a consultation with the dentist, a treatment plan and a quote for the treatments you need, tailored to your wishes and circumstances.