Restore Strength & Appearance
High-quality ceramic crowns to protect and restore damaged or weakened teeth
A ceramic crown covers a damaged or weakened tooth when a filling or onlay isn't enough. We take a digital scan of the tooth, work with our ceramist to make the crown, then bond it in place with modern adhesive techniques. Preparation and fit appointments are usually one week apart.
What to know
- We always consider a smaller onlay first, before removing tooth structure for a crown.
- Digital scan of the tooth. No putty impressions.
- Hand-crafted by a skilled ceramist to match your surrounding teeth.
- Typically one week between preparation and fit. Typical longevity 10 to 20 years with good hygiene and a nightguard.
Why Choose Our Crowns
Full Protection
A crown covers the entire visible tooth, protecting it from further damage or fracture.
Natural Appearance
Ceramic crowns are colour-matched to blend seamlessly with your surrounding teeth.
Restore Function
Eat and bite normally again with a crown that restores your tooth's strength and shape.
Protect Root-Treated Teeth
Teeth after root canal treatment are more brittle. Crowns prevent fracture.
Long-Lasting
Well-made ceramic crowns typically last 15-20+ years with good care.
Master Technician Crafted
Your crown is hand-crafted by skilled dental technicians for optimal fit and aesthetics.
Ceramic Onlay vs Crown
Both restore a damaged back tooth. An onlay covers only the part that needs rebuilding; a crown covers the whole tooth. The right choice depends on how much healthy structure is left.
Best for
Large cavities, cracks, or replacing a worn filling on a back tooth that still has healthy walls.
Teeth that are heavily broken down, root-treated, or where there is not enough healthy structure left for an onlay.
Tooth preparation
Conservative. We remove only the damaged area and keep the healthy walls intact.
More extensive. The tooth is shaped down to make room for full coverage.
How it stays in place
Bonded under rubber dam. The onlay becomes part of the tooth.
Cemented or bonded over the prepared tooth for full coverage.
Appointments
Two visits, usually a week apart. Scan, then bonded fit.
Two visits, usually a week apart. Prep with a temporary, then fit.
Typical longevity
10 to 20 years with good hygiene and a nightguard.
10 to 20 years with good hygiene and a nightguard.
Cost
From £964.
From £964.
When it is the right choice
There is enough healthy tooth left to bond to. We look at this option first wherever the case allows.
The tooth is too broken down or weakened for an onlay to be predictable.
| Dimension | From £964 | From £964 |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Large cavities, cracks, or replacing a worn filling on a back tooth that still has healthy walls. | Teeth that are heavily broken down, root-treated, or where there is not enough healthy structure left for an onlay. |
| Tooth preparation | Conservative. We remove only the damaged area and keep the healthy walls intact. | More extensive. The tooth is shaped down to make room for full coverage. |
| How it stays in place | Bonded under rubber dam. The onlay becomes part of the tooth. | Cemented or bonded over the prepared tooth for full coverage. |
| Appointments | Two visits, usually a week apart. Scan, then bonded fit. | Two visits, usually a week apart. Prep with a temporary, then fit. |
| Typical longevity | 10 to 20 years with good hygiene and a nightguard. | 10 to 20 years with good hygiene and a nightguard. |
| Cost | From £964. | From £964. |
| When it is the right choice | There is enough healthy tooth left to bond to. We look at this option first wherever the case allows. | The tooth is too broken down or weakened for an onlay to be predictable. |
We assess the tooth at consultation and choose the option that keeps the most natural structure while protecting it long term.
The Crown Process
Consultation & Assessment
30 minutesWe examine your tooth, discuss options, and plan the best approach for your situation.
Tooth Preparation
The tooth is carefully shaped to make room for the crown while preserving as much structure as possible.
Impressions
Detailed impressions or digital scans are taken for the technician to create your crown.
Temporary Crown
A temporary crown protects your prepared tooth while your permanent crown is made.
Crown Fit & Cement
Your finished crown is tried in, adjusted for perfect fit and bite, then permanently cemented.
Final Check
We check your bite and polish the crown for a natural, comfortable result.
Investment
Ceramic crowns. Price may vary for complex cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Crowns are typically recommended for teeth that are significantly damaged, heavily filled, cracked, or have had root canal treatment. They're also used to restore dental implants and as part of bridge work. We'll always discuss alternatives where appropriate.
Book Your Consultation
Ready to start your dental crowns journey? Get in touch to arrange your consultation.
Get In Touch
Phone
01539 720820Location
Crossbank Dental Care
10 Captain French Lane
Kendal, LA9 4HP