Damaged tooth? A dental crown can restore function to your smile while still preserving your natural tooth structure. In extreme cases where the tooth has already been lost or extracted, a crown can attach to a dental implant to replace the missing tooth.
Dr. Julie Glud in Lombard, IL offers dental crowns to patients in order to:
- Repair teeth affected by decay or trauma
- Restore the original shape and size of a worn tooth
- Attach to a dental implant
- Protect a tooth after a root canal
- Conceal extreme discoloration
Our practice is family-focused and committed to providing you with high-quality dental care in a comfortable, soothing environment. Finances are an aspect of dental treatment that often cause patients stress. To help you better understand your options, here is a breakdown of how different dental crown materials affect the cost.
Crown Materials
Dental crowns have a variety of material options. Each choice has positive and negative aspects, as well as a difference in cost. Three common dental crown selections are full ceramic crowns, full metal crowns, and porcelain fused to metal.
1. Full Ceramic Crowns
Ceramic is a great option for crown material because it is tooth-colored. It often makes a good choice for front teeth due to its aesthetic appeal. One downside to ceramic crowns is the possibility of wear on the tooth opposite the crown since ceramic is a tough material.
Full ceramic crowns typically range in cost from $800 to $3000 per tooth. The higher end of that range usually applies to zirconia crowns. While these are more expensive, they are 100% biocompatible and they bond well with your teeth while remaining extremely strong.
2. Full Metal Crowns
These are completely metallic crowns, and they are extremely durable and strong. Full metal crowns are a good option for back teeth since chewing can exert a tremendous amount of force in this area. While durable, metal crowns don’t match the color of your natural teeth, so they are much more noticeable than ceramic crowns.
Stainless-steel crowns start around $150 per tooth, but they are not recommended for long-term use. A crown consisting of metal alloys will last longer but falls in a price range of $650-$1,300.
3. Porcelain Fused to Metal Crowns
Porcelain fused to metal crowns consist of a metal base topped with porcelain. They are stronger than a full ceramic crown and bond better to your teeth. While they are a more natural look than a full metal crown, they are slightly more opaque than a ceramic one.
The quality of a PFM crown affects the price, and the range typically falls between $500 and $3,000 per tooth. However, these crowns are long-lasting, with one study showing that more than 97% of porcelain fused to metal crowns lasted 10 years.
Dental Crowns in Lombard, IL
Our goal at Dental Care of Lombard is to go above and beyond to meet your needs. With flexible scheduling options and a practice focused on compassion, we serve the community of Lombard with dental care that is both high-quality and stress-free.
To learn more about dental crown costs and your available treatment options, call our office at (630) 629-5700 or schedule an appointment with our experienced team!
