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Crowns
A crown is a tooth-shaped cap that covers the whole visible part of a tooth. It holds a weak, cracked or heavily filled tooth together, and is made in a shade that matches your other teeth.
5.0 on Google from 93 reviewsYour crown, step by step
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Step 1 of 7
Check-up
The dentist examines the tooth and may take an X-ray, to make sure the root and gum are healthy enough for a crown.
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Step 2 of 7
Shaping the tooth
With the tooth numbed, the old filling and weak parts are removed, and the tooth is shaped a little smaller to make room for the crown.
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Step 3 of 7
An exact copy
An impression or scan of the shaped tooth is taken, so the crown can be made to fit it and your bite.
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Step 4 of 7
A temporary crown
A temporary crown protects the tooth while your crown is being made.
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Step 5 of 7
Your crown is made
The crown is made to fit, in a shade chosen to match the teeth beside it.
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Fitted
At the next visit the temporary crown comes off, and your crown is fixed in place with dental cement.
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Bite check
The dentist checks how your teeth meet and adjusts the crown if needed, so it feels like your own tooth.
Types of crowns
The dentist recommends what suits you after your check-up and, if needed, an X-ray.
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All-ceramic crown
Natural-looking and lets light through like real enamel. A good choice for front teeth.
A crown made entirely of ceramic, such as E.max. It lets light through much like a natural tooth, so it blends in well.
Best for
- Front teeth, where looks matter most
- People who prefer no metal
What it involves
Usually two visits: shaping the tooth and taking an impression, with a temporary crown in between, then fitting.
The parts
All-ceramic crown · Your tooth, shaped
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Zirconia crown
Very strong and tooth-coloured. Suited to back teeth that take the most chewing force.
A crown built on zirconia, a very strong white ceramic, usually finished with a tooth-coloured layer.
Best for
- Back teeth, which take the most chewing force
- People who prefer no metal
What it involves
Usually two visits: shaping the tooth and taking an impression, with a temporary crown in between, then fitting.
The parts
Tooth-coloured outer layer · Zirconia base, very strong · Your tooth, shaped
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Porcelain fused to metal
A metal base covered in tooth-coloured porcelain. Strong, and used for many years.
A metal base covered with tooth-coloured porcelain. Over time, a thin grey line can sometimes show where the crown meets the gum.
Best for
- Back teeth
- When a strong, long-proven option is preferred
What it involves
Usually two visits: shaping the tooth and taking an impression, with a temporary crown in between, then fitting.
The parts
Porcelain layer · Metal base · Your tooth, shaped
When a crown helps
- A tooth that is cracked or broken.
- A tooth with a large filling that is weakening it.
- A back tooth after root canal treatment.
- A badly worn or misshapen tooth.
- On top of a dental implant, to replace a missing tooth.
If a tooth only has a small cavity, a filling is usually enough. The dentist will tell you which you need.
Looking after your crown
- Brush twice a day and clean between your teeth, especially where the crown meets the gum.
- Avoid biting very hard things on the crown, such as ice, bones or hard nuts.
- If you grind your teeth at night, ask about a night guard.
- Keep your regular check-ups, so the crown and the tooth under it stay healthy.
Dr. Tabassum Ajmal
Dentist and prosthodontist
Your treatment is planned and carried out by Dr. Tabassum, who leads the clinic on Nasir Bagh Road. She explains each step, and what it costs, before anything starts.
Questions about crowns
Can't find yours? Ask the booking assistant, or message the clinic on WhatsApp.
How many visits does a crown take?
Usually two: one to shape the tooth and take an impression, and one to fit the crown. The dentist tells you after the check-up.
Does getting a crown hurt?
The tooth is numbed while it is shaped, so most people feel only pressure. It can feel a little sensitive for a few days afterwards.
How long does a crown last?
With good care, crowns often last many years. Brushing, cleaning between your teeth and regular check-ups help it last.
Will it look like my other teeth?
Yes. The shade is chosen to match the teeth beside it, so a tooth-coloured crown looks natural.
Why is the price not listed?
It depends on the type of crown and what the tooth needs first. The dentist explains your options and what each costs after your check-up, before anything starts.
Talk to the clinic about crowns
Book a check-up. The dentist examines you and explains your options, how long each takes and what it costs, before anything starts.
1st Floor, Al-Sayed Tower, Nasir Bagh Road, near Amal Labs, Malakandher, Peshawar