Dental treatment
Dental crown
A ceramic or metal-ceramic replacement for a destroyed tooth crown. The standard solution after a root canal.
Price
4,500 to 15,000 CZK depending on material
Public insurance coverage
Yes, partially. Public insurance covers a metal crown per the fee schedule; there is a top-up for aesthetics.
Duration
Two visits of 60 minutes, 1 to 2 weeks apart
Recovery
1 day of sensitivity, full adjustment within a week
About the treatment
A crown covers the visible part of a tooth and protects it from further breakdown. It is used on teeth after root canal treatment or teeth with extensive decay. Materials: metal-ceramic, all-ceramic (zirconia, lithium disilicate).
Step by step
- 1Examination and, if needed, an X-ray of the tooth
- 2Shaping the abutment into a form suitable for a crown
- 3Impression of the jaw and fitting a temporary plastic crown
- 4Fabrication of the crown in a dental lab, usually a week
- 5Try-in and final cementation
Aftercare
- check_circleSkip hard and sticky food on the first day
- check_circleUse an interdental brush to clean the crown margins
- check_circleFor sensitivity to cold, use a desensitising paste for 2 weeks
- check_circleCheck-up after a year
Risks and complications
- warningChipping of the ceramic when biting a hard object, fixable by repair or replacement
- warningGum irritation from a poorly finished margin
- warningRarely, the need to extract the tooth if a previous root canal failed
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between metal-ceramic and all-ceramic?expand_more
Metal-ceramic has a metal core covered with ceramic; it is cheaper and stronger. All-ceramic (zirconia, e.max) looks better and is suited to front teeth.
How long does it last?expand_more
Typically 10 to 15 years, and often longer with quality all-ceramic.
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