Dental Crown

Dental Treatments

Dental crown is a type of dental restoration that is used to cover and protect a damaged or decayed tooth. It is designed to fit over the top of the tooth, covering the visible portion of the tooth above the gum line.

So What is a Dental Crown?

Dental crown is a fixed prosthesis. It replaces the visible part of decayed tooth. It looks like a hollow cap. It’s placed over the damaged tooth and fixed to the root. If the tooth is completely missing, crown can be attached to a dental implant or to neighbouring teeth.
Dental technician makes a crown in the laboratory.

Types and Methods

There are different types of crowns, depending on the material they are made of:

all-metal
It is the oldest crown type and still widely used. Crowns can be made of titanium, chromium-cobalt, stainless steel alloys, gold or platinum. Metal crowns can withstand maximum chewing forces. So, they can restore chewing function perfectly. Also they are affordable. However, their appearance may not be the best.
metal-ceramic
Porcelain fused metal crowns are reliable and aesthetic. Their price is average. The inner part is metal. The outer part is made of ceramic, which mimics the colour and structure of natural enamel. Disadvantages include translucency of the frame and bleeding when the gums recede. This problem can be solved by using the latest materials such as zirconium (white metal). Zirconium crowns are similar to metal ceramic crowns. They are durable and translucent. They also look great.
all-ceramic (metal-free)
Ceramic crowns are one of the most expensive, but also one of the most aesthetic. Ceramic has two important advantages. It’s possible to create designs with a color and transparency similar to natural teeth. Also, it’s biocompatible. These crowns don’t oxidize and are the best option for installation in the smile area.
Unfortunately, the absence of metal in the structure reduces strength. As a result, they are not always suitable for chewing prostheses.

Treatment Plan

1. Day:

Personal consultation with your doctor and detailed examination of the teeth. The vitality and stability of the tooth root is checked. For a crown, the tooth must still be alive. This means that the nerve must not be dead. You also need to have a healthy gum.
Panorama X-ray of your teeth
Digital simulation of before and after pictures
Decision on crowns colour and material
Measuring of the teeth (to prepare crowns accordingly). An impression is taken for this purpose. To make your crown accurately, the dental technician will need this.
Preparation of the teeth for the placement of the crown. This is performed under local anesthesia, so you will not feel any pain.
Until the new crowns are ready, you will receive a temporary crown.
Now you can relax, rest in the hotel and enjoy the Spa.

2. Day:

Your new crowns are ready now!
Removal of the temporary crown
Thorough teeth cleaning that are to be crowned.
Insertion and fixation of new crowns.
Checking if the crown causes any sensation of pressure or pain and correction if necessary.
You will not feel any pain because entire procedure is performed under local anesthesia.

Take a look in the mirror now! Are you amazed by your new teeth?

Your treatment is finished.
Final interview with your doctors. They will inform you about what you should do for the next few days.

Dental Crowns for:

Destruction of more than 70% of the natural tooth crown
Inability to use other correction methods
Large cracked and chipped enamel
Broken natural crown
High enamel abrasion

Dental Crowns Recovery Timeline:

2 to 3 days.

Possible risks for Dental Crown:

Inflammation
Bleeding
Heightened sensitivity to hot and cold is common
Infection
Crown breakage

Aftercare

Of course, we will take care of you after your dental crown treatment!

Our medical consultants will contact you during 1 year after the surgery.
If you need any assistance, if you have questions, you can contact our staff at any time.

Dental Crown Healing Process

Healing process after dental crown treatment will only take a few days.

Your body should recover from the irritation associated with the procedure. It takes few days.

You will not feel any pain because it is performed under local anesthesia. You may experience some sensitivity in your mouth for first few days after the new dental crown is placed. However, you can use conventional painkillers. So, discomfort will disappear within a very short time.

Please don’t eat anything until the local anesthesia has completely worn off. Otherwise, you may bite yourself.

Oral hygiene and regular brushing are very important. Take care of your teeth as usually. You should use dental floss to remove all food particles.

Top dental crown costs by country

Zirconia dental crown costs can change. It depends on the experience of the dentist, brand and material used, clinic or hospital you choose and your requirements.
The prices listed below are not a final quotation. Your MedClincs consultant will be happy to provide you with details.

Country	Price	Rating
Turkey	~ 130€	★★★★★
Poland	~ 275€	★★★★
Croatia	~ 350€	★★★★
Mexico	~ 450€	★★★★
Germany	~ 600€	★★★
United Kingdom	~ 650€	★★★
USA	~ 1,400€	★★★

FAQ

Why are dental crowns cheaper in Turkey?

In Turkey, salary and living costs are lower than in Europe, and the government subsidizes the health sector. Therefore, dental treatment in Turkey can be done at a much lower cost without compromising on quality and standard.

Is it safe to have dental treatment in Turkey?

With over 1.5 million medical tourists per year, Turkey is one of the three world leaders in health tourism. The healthcare system in Turkey is strictly monitored and regulated to ensure the best quality and highest standard of treatments. Experienced doctors together with a professional team take care of the patients in a professional and competent way. It is safe to undergo dental treatment in Turkey.

What are the advantages of dental treatment in Turkey?

You save money and costs, benefit from international quality and avoid long waiting times. In Turkey, you get the appointment for your dental treatment at short notice, in Germany you have to wait weeks. Our contract clinics work closely with laboratories and dental technicians, some of them have their own laboratories. Thus, the production of dental crowns in just a few days is no problem. The short flight time from Europe is another advantage.

Are there good dentists in Turkey?

Turkey is one of the best countries for dental treatment. On the list of top ten dental tourism countries, Turkey ranks fourth after Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic. With approximately 86 million population, Turkey ranks 17th in the world in terms of population. Doctors have a lot of practical experience compared to other countries, which makes them competent professionals.

What are the equipment of the clinics where dental treatment is done in Turkey?

The medical equipment meets international standards of the highest level. Across Turkey, 600 clinics have been awarded the coveted JCI certificate, which attests to safe and effective treatment methods, structured working methods and comfortable conditions. In comparison, fewer than 10 clinics in Germany hold this certificate.

Can I combine my dental treatment with a sightseeing tour?

Of course, you can and should even combine the pleasant with the useful! Even while you are waiting for your new crowns, explore Istanbul with the Istanbul Welcome Card Premium. After your treatment is finished, continue your sightseeing without any worries.

Is dental crowning painful?

Since the procedure is performed under local anaesthesia, you will not feel any pain. You may experience some sensitivity in the mouth area for the first few days after the new crowns are placed. However, this can be easily handled with conventional painkillers.

How long do dental crowns last?

The durability of dental crowns depends primarily on the material used. Oral hygiene and regular brushing and flossing also have an effect. As a rule, it can be estimated that crowns will last for at least 10 years on average.

When do I need a dental crown?

Crowns are used when the tooth is so badly damaged by caries, for example, that treatment with a simple filling is no longer possible. They are put on the remaining tooth like a kind of cap. Any tooth can be crowned.

What types of crowns exist?

Basically, a differentiation is made between veneered crowns and full crowns. Veneered crowns consist of a metal framework, only the outer, visible part is covered with ceramic. Full crowns, on the other hand, are made entirely of gold or chrome and cobalt. These crowns are characterized by their long lifetime. Since the crown wall can be very thin, a large part of the tooth is preserved. Visually, however, these crowns stand out strongly against the natural teeth.

History

A crown, which is a cap that completely surrounds a tooth or dental implant, used to restore teeth dates back to 200 AD, when the Etruscans used gold and other materials as crowns and bridges.
This trend has continued for hundreds of years.

The idea of using ceramics in dentistry first emerged in the late 1800s with a patented shell crown. The jacket crown was a porcelain crown designed by Charles H. Land.
In the 1950s, Corning Glass Works created Dicor crowns, cemented with zinc phosphate.
The 1990s also saw an upsurge in cosmetic dentistry, with the result that the dental crown became even more popular than before.

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