Dental Crown Repair Cost Factors

The Condition Of The Crown

A crown is usually a different situation from a crown that has cracked down the middle. Your dentist needs to check whether the crown can still be used safely before deciding what happens next.

Repair Or Replacement?

If the damage is minor and the crown itself is still in condition repairing it can keep the cost lower.. A badly cracked or worn crown often needs replacing because fixing it won’t give you a reliable long-term result.

• A chip, especially on an otherwise stable crown is often a simpler repair than a major fracture.

• If the crown has become loose the dentist will need to check the fit and the tooth before deciding whether it can simply be secured again.

• Severe damage usually means replacement. Thats where the material and laboratory work start affecting the final price.

The Tooth Underneath Matters

If decay has developed underneath it that needs attention before a new crown is fitted. A tooth that has become infected may need root canal treatment too which adds another cost to the treatment.

Because of this two people with similar crown damage can receive very different quotes. One might need a crown repair. Another could need treatment for the tooth before a replacement crown can even be considered.

Other Cost Factors To Check

Location matters. Dental practices in parts of the UK have different operating costs and their fees reflect that. The dentists experience and the complexity of the repair can also affect the quote.

• Laboratory work can affect the price particularly when a replacement crown needs colour matching.

• An X-ray isn’t the part of the appointment but it can reveal problems that aren’t visible around the crown.

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