A dental crown covers a tooth that is badly damaged, heavily filled, cracked or weakened after root canal treatment. The cost varies from person to person.
CEREC Dental Crown Process & Cost North Ryde
What affects the cost?
- Material: options include Emax ceramic, zirconia, porcelain-fused-to-metal and gold. Gold crown fees can vary with the price of gold.
- Preparatory treatment: some teeth need a core build-up or root canal treatment first.
- Examination and X-rays.
- Single-visit or two-visit crowns: at North Ryde Dentistry, some ceramic crowns can be made in the practice and fitted the same day; others are made by a laboratory with a temporary crown in between.
Health fund cover
Many extras policies contribute to crowns, but benefits vary. Check with your fund using the item numbers on your written quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Your dentist can only give an accurate fee after examining the tooth. You will receive a written treatment plan and quote. See our Dental Crowns Package page and payment plans for current details.
Risks
Preparing a tooth for a crown is irreversible. Sensitivity, nerve inflammation needing root canal treatment, chipping and loosening can occur.
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Crown fees at North Ryde Dentistry
| Treatment | Fee |
|---|---|
| Dental crown (including single-visit CEREC crowns) | From $1,820 per crown |
| Dental implant + CEREC crown | From $5,500 per tooth; bone grafting or other procedures extra |
Fees are confirmed after assessment and depend on the tooth, the material and any treatment needed first (such as root canal treatment or a core build-up). You’ll receive a written estimate before treatment. HICAPS is available on site. More on our dental crowns page and prices.
Does health insurance cover crowns?
Crowns are usually classed as major dental. Many extras policies pay some benefit, depending on your fund, level of cover and waiting periods.
Can a crown be done in one visit?
Often, yes. CEREC crowns are designed and milled in the practice, so many can be fitted in a single appointment. Your dentist will confirm whether it suits your tooth.
This article is general information only and does not replace advice from your own dentist. Whether a treatment is suitable for you can only be decided after an examination. All dental treatment carries risks, and results vary from person to person. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. Payment plans are subject to eligibility, terms and approval.