CUSTOM-MADE RESTORATIONS
Dental Crown
Restore strength, function and aesthetics with a custom-made dental crown. Choose from zirconia, E.max, porcelain or PFM — natural-looking, long-lasting solutions for cracked, heavily filled or discoloured teeth, designed and fitted by experienced dentists across our Irish clinics.
✓ Insurance accepted ✓ Flexible payment plans ✓ 4 Irish clinics
Why a Dental Crown?
✓ Natural translucency that matches your smile
✓ Metal-free and biocompatible
✓ Restores cracked or heavily filled teeth
✓ Strong enough for daily chewing
✓ Long-lasting — 15+ years with care
✓ Metal-free and biocompatible
✓ Restores cracked or heavily filled teeth
✓ Strong enough for daily chewing
✓ Long-lasting — 15+ years with care
PATIENT STORIES
What Our Patients Say
RECOGNISED EXCELLENCE
Award-winning dental & denture care in Ireland
Homecare Provider of the Year Finalist 2026
Best Mobile Dental & Denture Services Provider 2026
Irish Enterprise Awards 2026
Business All-Star 8 Years
Best In Class Denture & Dental Care 2023
Irish Dentistry Awards 2020
All-Ireland Business Awards 2019
Inspiring Awards
Business All-Star 2018
Business All Stars 2018
Irish Dentistry Awards 2016
Best Dental Laboratory 2012
ActionCOACH Award 2012
ActionCOACH Award 2010
CX Awards 2026 Finalist – Best CX in Healthcare
Homecare Provider of the Year Finalist 2026
Best Mobile Dental & Denture Services Provider 2026
Irish Enterprise Awards 2026
Business All-Star 8 Years
Best In Class Denture & Dental Care 2023
Irish Dentistry Awards 2020
All-Ireland Business Awards 2019
Inspiring Awards
Business All-Star 2018
Business All Stars 2018
Irish Dentistry Awards 2016
Best Dental Laboratory 2012
ActionCOACH Award 2012
ActionCOACH Award 2010
CX Awards 2026 Finalist – Best CX in Healthcare
Homecare Provider of the Year Finalist 2026
Best Mobile Dental & Denture Services Provider 2026
Irish Enterprise Awards 2026
Business All-Star 8 Years
Best In Class Denture & Dental Care 2023
Irish Dentistry Awards 2020
All-Ireland Business Awards 2019
Inspiring Awards
Business All-Star 2018
Business All Stars 2018
Irish Dentistry Awards 2016
Best Dental Laboratory 2012
ActionCOACH Award 2012
ActionCOACH Award 2010
CX Awards 2026 Finalist – Best CX in Healthcare
⭐ 4.9 Google reviews · DentalTech clinics
We make dental care affordable
We accept VHI and DeCare dental insurance
We accept PRSI for Oral Exam and Scale & Polish
We don’t accept Medical Cards
We accept PRSI for Oral Exam and Scale & Polish
We don’t accept Medical Cards
Pay in 3 with Klarna
Split your treatment into 3 interest-free instalments with Klarna — quick approval at checkout.
Available at Our Clinics
Dublin South — Terenure
Dublin North — Swords
Wexford
Waterford
Dublin North — Swords
Wexford
Waterford
BEFORE & AFTER
Real crown transformations
Same-day 3D-designed and printed crowns by Dr Iness Smith at our Terenure clinic.
Same-day crown close-up — Dr Iness Smith, Terenure
Front tooth same-day crown — Dr Iness Smith, Terenure
Full front smile restoration — Dr Iness Smith, Terenure
OVERVIEW
Dental crowns
A dental crown is a custom-made cap that fully covers a damaged, cracked or heavily filled tooth. Made from advanced dental ceramics — most commonly zirconia, lithium disilicate (E.max) or porcelain — it restores the tooth’s strength, shape and appearance.
Modern dental crowns are biocompatible and shaded to match your natural teeth — giving you a beautiful, durable restoration that looks and feels like your own tooth. Zirconia is our most popular choice thanks to its exceptional strength and natural appearance.
Crowns vs veneers: a crown covers the entire tooth like a protective cap, making it ideal when a tooth is weakened by decay, cracks, a large filling or a root canal. A veneer is a thin porcelain shell that covers only the front surface of the tooth, mainly used for cosmetic improvements such as colour, shape and minor alignment. If your tooth needs strength and protection, a crown is usually the better choice.
When is a crown recommended?
✓ To protect a weak or cracked tooth from further damage.
✓ To restore a root-treated tooth and prevent fracture.
✓ To replace a large filling when there isn’t enough tooth left.
✓ To cover a discoloured or misshaped tooth for cosmetic reasons.
✓ To restore a root-treated tooth and prevent fracture.
✓ To replace a large filling when there isn’t enough tooth left.
✓ To cover a discoloured or misshaped tooth for cosmetic reasons.
BENEFITS
Strong, beautiful, metal-free
Modern zirconium crowns combine outstanding aesthetics with the strength to last for years.
Natural-Looking Finish
Custom-shaded ceramic that blends seamlessly with your surrounding teeth.
Metal-Free & Biocompatible
All-ceramic construction — no dark metal margins at the gumline.
Strong & Durable
Modern zirconia and lithium disilicate withstand normal biting forces for years.
Long-Lasting Restoration
With good care, zirconium crowns can last 15+ years.
Dentist-Led Care
Planned and fitted by experienced dentists across our Irish clinics.
Protects Weak Teeth
Reinforces cracked, heavily filled or root-treated teeth from further damage.
PATIENT REVIEWS
Rated 4.9 ★ by hundreds of patients
Real feedback from patients across our four Irish clinics.
★★★★★
“From the moment I walked in, the team made me feel completely at ease. Honest pricing, no upsell, and the result was beyond what I expected.”
Sarah O’Brien
Dublin · Verified Google Review
★★★★★
“I had been putting off treatment for years. The dentist explained every step and the Klarna option made it genuinely affordable. Wish I’d come sooner.”
Michael Walsh
Wexford · Verified Google Review
★★★★★
“Truly a 5-star experience. Modern clinic, friendly staff, and a result I’m proud to smile with again. Highly recommend DentalTech.”
Aoife Murphy
Waterford · Verified Google Review
PRICING
Dental crown cost in Ireland
Transparent, dentist-led pricing. Final cost depends on the material chosen and the condition of the tooth — confirmed in your written treatment plan.
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Crown
€330 per month with Klarna
/ per crown — Full price €990
20% Med 2 Tax Relief Available
20% Med 2 Tax Relief Available
Traditional, robust option combining metal strength with a ceramic finish.
✓ Strong & long-lasting
✓ Suitable for back teeth
✓ Cost-effective option
✓ Suitable for back teeth
✓ Cost-effective option
MOST POPULAR
Zirconia Crown
€330 per month with Klarna
/ per crown — Full price €990
20% Med 2 Tax Relief Available
20% Med 2 Tax Relief Available
Exceptionally strong and tooth-coloured — ideal for back teeth and grinders.
✓ Metal-free
✓ Outstanding strength
✓ Natural appearance
✓ Outstanding strength
✓ Natural appearance
E.max Crown
€330 per month with Klarna
/ per crown — Full price €990
20% Med 2 Tax Relief Available
20% Med 2 Tax Relief Available
Outstanding aesthetics and translucency — the premium choice for front teeth.
✓ Highly aesthetic
✓ Enamel-like translucency
✓ Metal-free
✓ Enamel-like translucency
✓ Metal-free
THE PROCESS
Your journey to a stronger smile
From initial scan to final fitting, we ensure your new crown is comfortable, strong and matches perfectly.
01
Consultation & Assessment
We assess the tooth, take X-rays if needed, and discuss the best crown option for you.
02
Treatment Plan & Quote
Clear written plan with options, timelines and transparent pricing.
03
Tooth Preparation
The tooth is gently shaped under local anaesthetic to make room for the crown.
04
Digital Impressions
Accurate digital scans are taken — no messy moulds — and sent to the lab.
05
Temporary Crown
A temporary crown protects the tooth while your custom crown is crafted.
06
Final Fitting
Your permanent crown is checked for fit, bite and shade — then bonded securely in place.
CROWN TYPES
Choosing your crown
Zirconia Crown
Exceptionally strong, ideal for back teeth and patients who grind. Tooth-coloured and highly biocompatible.
E.max (Lithium Disilicate) Crown
The gold standard for front teeth — outstanding aesthetics with translucency that mimics natural enamel.
Porcelain Crown
Beautiful, natural-looking option for visible teeth where appearance is the top priority.
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM)
A traditional, robust option combining a metal core with a ceramic exterior for strength and aesthetics.
COMPARE
Crowns vs veneers
Both restorations transform your smile, but they’re designed for different problems. Here’s how to choose.
Dental Crown
A full cap that covers the entire tooth — porcelain, zirconia or E.max.
✓ Best for cracked, heavily filled or root-treated teeth
✓ Restores both function and appearance
✓ Long-lasting — 15+ years with care
✓ From €890 (~€300/month with Klarna)
✓ Restores both function and appearance
✓ Long-lasting — 15+ years with care
✓ From €890 (~€300/month with Klarna)
Porcelain Veneer
A thin shell bonded to the front of the tooth — purely cosmetic.
✓ Best for healthy front teeth needing cosmetic improvement
✓ Minimal tooth preparation
✓ Improves shape, shade & alignment
✓ From €890 per veneer
✓ Minimal tooth preparation
✓ Improves shape, shade & alignment
✓ From €890 per veneer
COMBINED TREATMENT
Cost of root canal and crown
A root canal saves an infected or badly damaged tooth, but the tooth becomes more brittle afterwards and almost always needs a crown to protect it from fracture.
Root canal treatment
€450 – €750
Zirconia / E.max crown
from €890
Combined total (typical)
€1,300 – €1,650
20% Med 2 tax relief applies to both treatments. Klarna plans available from ~€300/month.
REPLACING A MISSING TOOTH
Implant crowns
An implant crown sits on top of a dental implant to replace a missing tooth. We use the same zirconia and E.max ceramics as our natural-tooth crowns for a seamless, lifelike result.
✓ Looks and functions like a natural tooth
✓ Protects neighbouring teeth from drifting
✓ Long-term solution — implants can last decades
✓ Protects neighbouring teeth from drifting
✓ Long-term solution — implants can last decades
RESULTS
Tooth crown before and after
Real results from DentalTech patients — cracked, decayed and discoloured teeth restored with natural-looking zirconia and E.max ceramic crowns.
Chipped front tooth — E.max crown
Heavy decay — zirconia crown
Worn discoloured teeth — twin ceramic crowns
Illustrative cases. Individual results vary depending on the condition of the tooth and the chosen material.
PROCEDURE & OPTIONS
The dental crown procedure & your options
From your first visit to the day your permanent crown is bonded — and the different types of crown we fit.
What does the dental crown procedure involve?
The dental crown procedure usually takes two visits: preparation and digital impressions on day one (with a temporary crown fitted), and final bonding of your custom crown about 1–2 weeks later. Both visits are carried out under local anaesthetic.
What is a temporary crown?
A temporary crown is a protective cap fitted on the same day as your tooth preparation. It protects the tooth and keeps it comfortable for the 1–2 weeks while your custom permanent crown is crafted in the lab.
What is an implant crown?
An implant crown is a crown attached to a dental implant rather than a natural tooth — used to replace a missing tooth. We use the same high-quality zirconia and E.max ceramics for implant crowns to ensure strength and a natural appearance.
ZIRCONIA VS PORCELAIN-FUSED-TO-METAL
Which crown material is best?
At DentalTech we recommend full-ceramic zirconia or E.max crowns for almost every case — they look better, last longer and contain no metal.
Zirconia / E.max Crown
RECOMMENDED — What we use at DentalTech
✓ 100% ceramic — no dark metal line at the gum
✓ Translucent like a real tooth — perfect for front teeth
✓ Extremely strong — zirconia is one of the toughest materials in dentistry
✓ Biocompatible — no risk of metal allergy
✓ Lasts 15-20+ years with good care
✓ CAD/CAM milled for a precise fit
✓ Translucent like a real tooth — perfect for front teeth
✓ Extremely strong — zirconia is one of the toughest materials in dentistry
✓ Biocompatible — no risk of metal allergy
✓ Lasts 15-20+ years with good care
✓ CAD/CAM milled for a precise fit
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM)
Older, gradually being phased out
✕ Hidden metal core inside the crown
✕ Dark grey line shows at the gum over time
✕ Strong but the ceramic layer can chip
✕ Risk of allergy in metal-sensitive patients
✕ Lasts 10-15 years on average
✕ Less expensive but inferior aesthetics
✕ Dark grey line shows at the gum over time
✕ Strong but the ceramic layer can chip
✕ Risk of allergy in metal-sensitive patients
✕ Lasts 10-15 years on average
✕ Less expensive but inferior aesthetics
QUESTIONS
Common queries
How long do crowns last?
With good care, zirconia and E.max crowns typically last 15–20+ years, while PFM crowns last 10–15 years on average.
What is the cost of a root canal and crown in Ireland?
A combined treatment typically costs €1,300–€1,650, with 20% Med 2 tax relief available and Klarna plans from ~€300/month.
How much is a front tooth crown in Ireland?
Front tooth crowns start from €890, with E.max often recommended for its natural translucency.
Crowns vs veneers — which is right for me?
Crowns are best for cracked, heavily filled or root-treated teeth needing strength; veneers suit healthy front teeth needing cosmetic improvement.
Is a porcelain crown a good choice?
Yes — porcelain offers a beautiful, natural-looking result, though zirconia and E.max are generally stronger and equally aesthetic.
Is getting a crown painful?
No — both preparation and fitting are carried out under local anaesthetic, so the procedure is comfortable.
How do I look after my crown?
Brush and floss as normal, avoid biting very hard foods directly on the crown, and attend regular check-ups.
Ready to restore your smile?
Book a consultation today and see which crown option is right for you.