Dental Crown (Teeth Cap) Cost in Chennai

What does a dental crown cost at Clove Dental in Chennai?

At Clove Dental Chennai, dental crown pricing varies by material: metal crowns from ₹2,094, porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns from approximately ₹3,700, and premium zirconia crowns from ₹7,600. The fee covers both clinical appointments, tooth preparation and temporary crown placement at the first visit, and permanent crown fitting and cementation at the second. No additional charges apply for standard bite adjustment.

What drives the cost difference between crown material types?

Metal crowns are cast alloy, the simplest fabrication, lowest material cost, highest durability for back teeth. PFM adds a porcelain layer over metal core for aesthetics, more fabrication steps. Zirconia is CAD/CAM milled from a premium ceramic block, the most resource-intensive process, producing the strongest, most aesthetic, and most biocompatible result. The price hierarchy directly reflects genuine differences in material quality and manufacturing complexity.

Is a zirconia crown worth the higher price compared to PFM?

For most patients, yes. Zirconia crowns are metal-free, eliminating the dark gum margin that becomes visible as gums naturally recede with age. They last 15–20+ years compared to 10–15 for PFM, are stronger, less prone to chipping, and are biocompatible for patients with metal sensitivities. The additional upfront cost of zirconia pays for a longer replacement cycle and superior aesthetics throughout the crown's entire lifespan.

Why is a crown always recommended after root canal treatment in Chennai?

Root canal-treated teeth gradually lose moisture and become significantly more brittle over time. Without a crown, the tooth is highly vulnerable to fracture under normal chewing forces, and a root-tip fracture is typically unrestorable. Research shows RCT teeth without crowns fracture at 6× the rate of crowned teeth. At Clove Dental Chennai, placing the crown within 4–6 weeks of completing RCT is considered the single most important step for long-term tooth survival.

What does the crown fee at Clove Dental include, are there hidden costs?

The quoted crown fee at Clove Dental covers both clinical appointments: tooth preparation and temporary crown placement at the first visit, and fitting, cementation, and bite adjustment of the permanent crown at the second. There are no hidden charges for these standard components. If an X-ray is needed before preparation to assess the underlying tooth, this is discussed and quoted separately before being taken.

How long will my dental crown last, is the investment justified?

Zirconia crowns routinely last 15–20 years or longer with good care. PFM crowns typically last 10–15 years. Metal crowns are the most durable for back teeth. The per-year amortised cost of a high-quality crown at Clove Dental is very low, and significantly less than the cost of an implant or bridge if the tooth is eventually lost because a crown was delayed. Regular check-ups monitor crown margins for early signs of secondary decay.

How quickly can I get a crown done, how many appointments are needed?

Two appointments, typically 5–7 days apart. At the first, the tooth is prepared, a digital or conventional impression is taken, and a temporary crown protects the tooth. The permanent crown is fabricated in Clove Dental's in-network laboratory during this period. At the second appointment, the permanent crown is fitted, adjusted for precise bite, and cemented. Total clinical time across both appointments is approximately 1.5–2 hours.

Verified Ratings

Average rating of 4.9

Kaviraj Dhami

My tooth got fractured, and it was paining, after a lot of research I decided to visit clove dental indiranagar, and it was the best decision I made, very patiently they explained regarding the whole procedure, now the extraction and implant procedure is completed and it was an extremely smooth procedure, thanks to Dr Serene who did my implant and whole team, would highly recommend

Raajasheelaa raajaraajan

I had the problem of an impacted wisdom tooth and was enduring so much of pain and inconvenience.Excellent doctors..! Wonderful care and attention..! They put me at ease and without any multiple visits kinda hiccups they helped me out with the problem..Special thanks to Dr. Tasneem Sheikh and Dr. Sheikh sir for their personal attention and support ..! Felt totally like being with friends...!

Saptarshi

Dentists have been the scariest people for me until I met Dr. Namrata Sachdeva at this clinic. She didn't just do a fabulous job for the root canal but made a hyper panic person like me to calm down and feel that I was at the right place. And YES I recommend you to ask for her and be rest assured you are in safe hands. Thank you Dr

shrutika srivastava

I have gone for RCT and I am so happy with the treatment provided by Dr Ajith he was so patient and calm.As there was RCT required for only 1 tooth he clearly explained about the other tooth getting decayed so he suggested to have RCT for the other one as well I also have unwanted growth of gum which was operated by the gum specialist Dr Yashi and in the end I went for crown provided by Dr Sreevidya the whole process was supported by Dr Anam. Thank you clove Dental for this complete procedure.

Ela Maran

My overall experience was really great, right starting from the enquiry call till the end of treatment and the most special thing is the doctor whom I consulted named Dr.Tasneem, she just had explained all my issues like what was the real cause and how they are going to treat it. The main objective of my visit is to scale my tooth, they have explained me what are all the steps involved in scaling with a pictorial representation so that I felt more comfortable with the treatment, they have also told me how to maintain my tooth. Clove dental has so many branches in Chennai, but I have particularly chosen Royapettah branch because of the positive reviews from the patients, after the treatment now I'm suggesting everyone to visit Clove dental's Royapettah branch really everyone will have a smooth transition. Keep going Clove

Honey jain

It was my first experience with clove dental. I did cleaning nd polishing here. It was a good experience with doctor Ritika. She is a kind and polite behaviour. She told the root cause and advised the treatment for the same.