I can understand why people search for dental crowns prices, a dental crown price in Ireland starts at €665-€750.
If you need a lot of dental work done that includes a number of dental crowns it’s not hard to see why the price for dental crowns becomes unaffordable for many individuals.
On the other hand dental crowns prices in a popular dental treatment European country like Hungary start at €265 per crown.
At our dental clinic in Wexford we are very happy to offer a free xray and dental consultation to give you the opportunity to compare dental crowns prices between both countries.
Why not give Fintan a call on 0873490104 and ask for a no charge consultation.
You will get professional advice from our lovely dentists and a detailed dental plan outlining the best treatment for your situation, how long it will take and how our dental crowns prices compare to the same crown in Ireland.
Just so you know, all of our dental treatments are available in our state-of-the-art dental clinic called Perfect Smile based in the lovely town of Hodmezvasahely Hungary, it’s a two-hour complimentary taxi journey from the airport in Budapest.
As soon as your dental crowns are fitted you are free to travel back to Ireland, we will give you a date in our Wexford town clinic for a follow up visit to make sure that you are happy with your new teeth.
Dental crowns prices in Ireland
As you can see from the image below dental crowns prices in Ireland start at €665 per crown.
That price doesn’t take into account any other work that you need to have done, of course if you only need a few dental crowns then the need to travel abroad is less important.
Dental crowns prices in Hungary
In the image below you can see that dental crowns prices in Hungary start at €265 per crown, that’s a porcelain crown fuse to metal example.
So eight porcelain crowns costs €2,120 in our Perfect Smile dental clinic in Hungary, compare the prices for dental crowns in both countries.
8 Dental crowns cost in Ireland 8 x €665 = €5,320
8 Dental crowns cost in Hungary 8 x €265 = €2,120
A saving of € 3,200
Allowing for the cost of flights to Hungary €190, apartment €40 x 7 nights = €280, food in Hungary €15 a night x 7 = €105
Total costs €575
Overall saving on dental crowns prices of €2,625, these savings are approximate, to get a more detailed dental plan including dental crowns prices and the savings contact Hungarian Dental Implant Centre Wexford town for a free consultation 0873490104.
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Why get a dental crown
There are a number of reasons why a dentist would recommend a dental crown that include:
- The patient’s teeth are weak because of a cavity or severe decay
- An implant needs a cover
- A large filling needs to be replaced
- A tooth has gone through Root canal treatment
- A natural tooth needs fixing because it is cracked or damaged
- The patient’s bite need to be aligned
- For aesthetic reasons, to level out the size, shape and colour of the teeth
What is a dental crown
A dental crown sometimes called a dental cap, is a form of dental reconstruction whereby the crown wholly covers or surrounds the tooth, teeth or the dental implant.
So it’s very important to do your research on dental crowns prices before committing to treatment.
The best advice is to make an appointment with a reputable dental clinic, have your teeth examined and get a comprehensive dental plan including the price of dental crowns.
At our dental clinic in Wexford town we are very happy to offer you a comprehensive dental examination by our esteemed Dentists Doctor Tomas or Doctor Eda.
All that you have to do is call 0873490104 and get your free consultation.
Dental crowns procedure
Generally, you will need to visit the dentist a few times, first for your xray and consultation, the second visit usually involves:
- Preparation of the tooth, involving decay removal, root canal or the two of them
- The dental lab will need a mould of your teeth to make the crown fit perfectly over your teeth
- A temporary cap will be fitted until the crown is ready
- Depending on the resources available the crown should be ready the same week
What types of crowns are available
As we go through this article on dental crowns prices its useful to tell you about the types of dental crowns.
1. Gold dental crowns
It’s thought that gold dental crowns are generally a thing of the past, however they can be very useful where back teeth need to be capped, gold is a good combination with gum tissue and it is not affected by oxidation or corrosion.
In addition, gold is extremely strong even if it is thin, that has advantages if a dental crown is being developed because the dentist won’t have to remove so much tooth structure to put the gold crown onto it
Gold dental crowns are also gentle on the adjacent teeth.
Disadvantages of gold crowns
Obviously, gold dental crowns can be expensive, at the present moment the price of gold is only going one way, meaning that a gold crown will also be expensive.
The colour of gold can be off-putting for some patients, many would prefer the look of all white crowns, also gold crowns can cause swelling or allergic reactions.
2. All porcelain dental crowns
All porcelain dental crowns are a very popular choice at the moment, they consist of porcelain material and when fitted give you an extremely pleasant natural physical look, some of the advantages include:p
- The amazing natural look is a huge benefit
- Porcelain crowns are a near perfect match for your own teeth
- Undoubtedly the best option to restore your front teeth
- Toxic free so zero allergic reactions or additional side effects
Porcelain crowns disadvantages
- Can last for a very long time providing they are cared for properly
- Not of the same strength as metal
- Not recommended for patients that clench or grind their teeth
- Dental crowns prices can be expensive
3. Porcelain fused to metal crowns
During the past PFM or porcelain fused to metal was a commonly used material, however new developments in material saw the advent of Zirconium dioxide and E-max being introduced to the market.
This type of dental crown involves placing white porcelain over metal before placing the crown into the mouth.
In essence this means that if you look closely enough at the bottom of the crown you will spot the metal base.
Then on top of that is the white porcelain that looks exactly like your natural teeth.
In comparison to a gold crown, porcelain fused to metal is all white meaning it looks amazing because it closely resembles natural teeth.
It also matches in with your own teeth, porcelain is quite durable and with proper care will last for a very long time.
Disadvantages of PFM
One small disadvantage of PFM is that at times the metal edge could be seen in a case where the gums have receded, there may be a metal line across the gum line.
Should the porcelain become broken the teeth are still protected, however the metal base may be seen, some patients don’t like the idea of metal in their bodies.
PFM isn’t particularly translucent so achieving the same colour as natural teeth could be problematic.
4. Zirconia crowns
When we discuss dental crowns prices a lot of people think about the price for Zirconia crowns because they are incredibly popular with dentists, they are made from crystalline oxide and Zirconium metal.
They have a very white appearance all over the teeth.
Inside the mouth and from the outside Zirconia crowns are very aesthetically pleasing and long-lastin.
They are unbelievably strong, so a lot less likely to break than the other available crowns, they don’t come with a dark metal foundation
So, in a case where the gums are receding the dark line that can be seen in PFM just isn’t to be seen, the material that Zirconia crowns are made from is a lot less expensive than gold crowns.
Zirconia crowns are very translucent so matching with your teeth is easy, in addition they don’t cause any allergic reactions.
Disadvantages of Zirconia crowns
Because they are so strong the adjacent teeth can begin to wear down more easily, at times they may be difficult to adjust.
5. E-max dental crowns
One of the newer kids on the block in this article about dental crowns prices is the E-max dental crowns, patients and dentists like them so much because they are so aesthetically pleasing.
In addition they do a brilliant job of restoring old teeth so that they look just like new teeth.
E-max crowns are totally ceramic and utilizes lithium disilicate glass to develop a fabulous looking dental crown, a big advantage is they can be secured to the patient’s teeth (bonded).
This gives the dentist a chance to do a more considerate preparation or it allows more time to work on other teeth of concern.
No metal is involved, they have excellent translucency and reflect well in light, for front teeth they are a good option.
Disadvantages of E-max ceramic crowns
One drawback is the high price of E-max ceramic crowns, in a case where the patients teeth are dark they aren’t a good choice, because they are highly translucent the teeth that is covered by the crown could be seen.
In cases where they were used for posterior teeth some failures were reported.
Conclusion
I hope that you have read all of this article on dental crowns prices, as you can see there are a number of choices available to you.
It’s really important to speak to a professional dentist that is used to doing dental crowns.
I can assure you that our team of highly qualified and skilled dentists in our state-of-the-art dental clinic in Hungary are there to carry out whatever dental treatment you have been recommended by our Wexford town clinic.
To learn more about dental crowns prices in Hungary, compare and save, call 0873490104.
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