Dental crowns restore worn, discoloured, or weakened teeth by covering enamel and dentin defects. They improve appearance while correcting developmental defects, restoring strength and a comfortable bite for everyday use.
When a Tooth Weakens, It Starts to Impact Your Daily Life
Cracks, chips, or deep decay don’t stay limited to one spot; it spreads, causing pain, sensitivity, difficulty chewing, and sudden breakage. Without realizing it, you may avoid smiling freely or chewing comfortably. A crown restores the tooth’s appearance and strength, helping everyday actions feel effortless again.
When a tooth looks worn, discoloured, or fragile, it can quietly affect how comfortable you feel smiling or eating. You may start favouring one side or being conscious of that tooth without realising it.
A dental crown, also called a tooth cap, is a custom-made covering placed over such a tooth to restore its shape, strength, and natural appearance. Clinically, it protects the tooth from further damage and helps maintain a stable bite, allowing it to function like a healthy tooth again.
Ideal for people who have:
Cracked, chipped or fractured teeth
Deeply damaged or decayed teeth
Weakened teeth after RCT
Discoloured tooth because of developmental defects
Worn-down or eroded teeth
Large fillings that no longer support the tooth
Your dentist will evaluate the tooth with X-rays and clinical checks to determine the most suitable crown type based on durability, chewing load, and natural appearance.
Helps you bite and chew comfortably while protecting the tooth from further damage.
Designed to match your tooth’s colour and shape for a seamless look.
With good care, crowns can stay strong for 10–15 years.
Usually completed in just two planned visits.
Suitable for both front and back teeth.
Custom-crafted to fit securely and feel natural in your mouth.
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Highly trained prosthodontists and restorative specialists handle crown cases.
Digital scans, high-precision materials, and quality-controlled fabrication.
Uniform standards across 715+ clinics for reliable, long-lasting results.
With 715+ clinics in 26+ cities, access care anywhere your records stay digital, clinics are open on weekends, with late appointments available.
Get guidance on the best crown material, fit, and cost designed to restore your natural look and strong chewing.
Crown Specialists & Prosthodontists
Planned by experienced dentists trained in bite, fit, and aesthetics.
Advanced Digital Diagnostics
Precise scans ensure accurate fit, margins, and bite balance.
Precision Crown Fabrication
Designed for durability, comfort, and natural-looking results.
Proven Clinical Outcomes
50,000+ crowns delivered with consistent long-term success.
Your dentist evaluates the tooth, checks X-rays, and ensures the remaining structure can support a crown.
A small layer of upper tooth is reshaped to create space for the crown while preserving maximum natural tooth.
Digital scans or molds capture accurate dimensions for a perfect fit and natural look.
A temporary tooth cap protects your tooth while the final one is fabricated.
Your custom-made crown is securely bonded, checked for bite alignment, and polished for a seamless finish.
| Aspect | Dental Crown |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Restores and protects a weakened or damaged tooth |
| Best For | Large cavities, cracked teeth, post–root canal teeth |
| Coverage | Partial or Full coverage for long-term protection |
| Available Options | E-max, Ceramic, Zirconia, Porcelain fused to Metal |
| Strength | Provides reliable support for daily chewing |
Fillings work well for small, early-stage cavities, but they do not reinforce a tooth that has lost significant structure. When decay is extensive, the tooth is cracked, or the nerve has been treated, a filling can leave the remaining tooth vulnerable to fracture, repeated decay, or failure under chewing pressure. In such cases, a dental crown provides full coverage and long-term protection that a filling cannot.
Our dentists recommend the right crown based on where the tooth is, how much chewing pressure it handles, and how you want it to look and feel.
High-strength, tooth-coloured crowns designed for natural appearance and long-lasting durability.
A strong metal base layered with tooth-coloured material for dependable function and natural blending.
Extremely durable crowns ideal for back teeth that need maximum strength for heavy chewing.
High-quality crowns at transparent, uniform pricing across all Clove clinics.
| Crown Type | Starting Price |
|---|---|
| Zirconia | ₹ 7,600 |
| PFM | ₹ 3,700 |
(All crowns include examination, impressions, fabrication, fitting, and adjustment visits.)
Digital scanners have become an indispensable tool in modern Orthodontics, fundamentally changing
how treatments are planned and executed. Traditional methods of using messy impression materials
that make you gag are out of practice now. Without scanners an Orthodontist simply can't match the
precision and accuracy that 3D digital scans provide - from treatment planning to final results.
Orthodontists who still rely on manual impressions might be charging lower for treatments but will
not be able to give the patients enhanced predictability, better treatment planning or even measure
progress along the way of achieving results.
In today's Orthodontic landscape, digital scanners aren't optional - they're essential for
delivering the level of care patients deserve.
Get guidance on the best crown material, fit, and cost designed to restore your natural look and strong chewing.
Crown Specialists & Prosthodontists
Planned by experienced dentists trained in bite, fit, and aesthetics.
Advanced Digital Diagnostics
High-precision scans for accurate margins, bite balance, and comfort.
Precision Crown Design & Fit
Crowns crafted for durability, chewing efficiency, and a natural finish.
Proven Clinical Outcomes
50,000+ crowns delivered with consistent, long-lasting results.
Common questions about Dental Crowns
A dental bridge spans the gap created by one or more missing teeth. Two dental crowns are placed on the healthy teeth (abutments) on either side of the gap, with a false tooth (pontic) suspended between them, all fused into a single fixed unit. Bridges restore chewing function, speech, and smile aesthetics while preventing adjacent teeth from drifting into the space.
Traditional bridges (two crowns supporting a pontic) are most common. Cantilever bridges use a single adjacent tooth as the support. Maryland bridges (resin-bonded) require minimal tooth preparation and suit front teeth. Implant-supported bridges use dental implants as anchors instead of natural teeth, the superior option as no adjacent teeth need to be altered.
A conventional dental bridge takes two appointments over 1–2 weeks. At the first visit, adjacent teeth are prepared, an impression is taken, and a temporary bridge is placed. At the second visit, once the permanent bridge is ready from the laboratory, it is fitted, adjusted for precise bite, and cemented. Clove Dental’s in-network labs ensure fast, high-quality fabrication.
Bridge preparation is performed under local anaesthesia and is completely painless. Some temperature sensitivity after crown preparation on the abutment teeth is normal for a few days. Clove Dental’s dentists carefully check bite balance with articulating paper before final cementation to ensure no post-fitting discomfort from a high bite.
Dental implants are clinically superior in most cases: they require no alteration of adjacent teeth, replace the missing root (preventing bone loss), last longer, and perform more like natural teeth. Bridges are non-surgical and faster. The right choice depends on bone health, adjacent tooth condition, budget, and timeline. Clove Dental provides unbiased, patient-centred guidance for each individual case.
A well-maintained dental bridge typically lasts 10–15 years. Zirconia bridges can last longer. The health of the abutment teeth is the biggest factor, if they develop decay or gum disease, the bridge fails prematurely. Daily cleaning under the pontic with a floss threader and regular 6-monthly check-ups at Clove Dental are critical for maximising bridge longevity.
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Keep your crowns strong, secure, and long-lasting with a few simple daily habits.
Brush and floss regularly to prevent plaque build-up around crown edges and maintain gum health.
Limit chewing very hard, crunchy, or sticky foods that can loosen or damage crowns over time.
If you clench or grind, use a night guard. It reduces pressure and prevents cracks or wear on your crown.
Regular dental visits ensure your crown stays well-fitted and your natural tooth remains healthy.

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