Dental Crowns in Turkey : Turkish Crowns

Lots of patients are interested in getting dental crowns in Turkey which saves a lot of money. Patients enjoy the country, continue with their vacation and some even get hairtransplantation, laser eye surgeries and all kinds of treatment while they are already in Turkey for dental crowns. If you wish to spare treatment costs, enjoy holiday and high quality treatments we will be happy to offer you our services starting from free consultation.

What are dental crowns ?

Visible part of the teeth are called crowns.We do the chewing with crowns. A dental crown is a prosthesis (usually ceramic) that restores the aesthetics and chewing function of the damaged tooth. The prosthesis replaces the visible part of the tooth which is no longer treatable by conventional treatments (significant caries, broken tooth, etc.). The crown can be placed directly on the tooth or an implant. But it can also be used to form a dental bridge. A dental bridge consists of several crowns and different materials. That depends on your wish and recommendation of the doctor. To summarize Dental implants serve as an artificial tooth root and dental crowns are the visible part of the tooth which we use to chew.

Are you going to shave down my teeth?

Yes, this is necessary when making dental crowns. However if you are eligible you can opt for dental veneers.

How much shaving is needed?

Below is a photo of teeth shaved down for a crown and a veneer. For veneers dentist will shave down about 0,5 milimeter of your tooths front. For a crown the whole tooth will be shaved down and crown will be applied onto that tooth like a cap.

Are dental crowns bad for my teeth? Will I have problems in the future?

Dental crowns don’t cause problems as long as they are applied to eligible patients in a proper manner.

Types of dental crowns

Dental crowns can be made from different materials depending on the patients needs and wishes. Most common material used is ceramic and zirconium.

When is a crown or bridge needed?

• If it is impossible to treat the damaged tooth with more traditional treatment methods.
• If you have broken teeth.
• To change the shape and / or discoloration of the teeth;
• To close the diastema (gap between the teeth)
• To improve the appearance of something misaligned teeth (although it is advisable to first opt ​​for orthodontics)
• To restore moderately worn teeth.
• To improve the appearance of discolored teeth.
• To correct differences in height and differences in size between teeth.
• For patients who are not satisfied with the appearance of their teeth, dental crowns can also be used for smile design.

How do you apply a dental crown anyway?

As shown in the picture. They are applied onto tooth after the tooth is shaved down.

What is a dental bridge?

A bridge is a series of interconnected dentalcrowns. Bridges can put applied on your own teeth or implants can be used as a support.

The composition of the bridges is similar to the crowns. As with crowns, you can choose from a variety of materials: metal-ceramic, zirconia, all-ceramic, ceramic-gold. Your dentist can help you with the choice of material, aesthetic requirements and costs. Ceramic bridges can have the same color as the teeth, which ensures a natural result.

A conventional dental bridge consists of three dental crowns. The first and second teeth are prepared so they can serve as anchors for the missing tooth. The bridge fabricated in the dental laboratory is then glued to the tooth in this manner, and at the end, instead of a gap, the patient has a new tooth.

Zirconium crowns

Zirconia is a very strong and white solid material. Zircon crowns are relatively new compared to ceramic crowns. As a zirconia crown consists of zirconia framework ceramic. The benefits of using this type of crown are many. If you wanted to list the advantages of zirconia crowns, aesthetics and longevity would be at the top. Zirconia crowns are metal-free and metal-free dentures do not react to heat or cold, and do not conduct electricity, and you have no metallic taste in mouth which some patients with metal-ceramic crowns experience. The downside is the price. Zirconia crowns are almost twice as expensive as metal-ceramic crowns.

The metal-ceramic crowns

The metal-ceramic crown is made from a metal frame for better stability and then lined with ceramic for a perfect aesthetics. Thanks to the ceramic, the entire outer part is covered, the teeth look very natural. The advantages of metal-ceramic crowns are their similarity to natural teeth. The metal-ceramic crown can be used for both visible teeth and invisible teeth. Thanks to the metal base, these crowns are very strong and resilient.

The advantages of metal ceramics

• The main advantage of this type of crown is its similarity to natural teeth. Thanks to this advantage, the metal-ceramic crown can be used for both visible teeth and invisible teeth which are at the back of jaw.
• Metal-ceramic crowns offer a longer life than the all-ceramic crowns (zirconia crowns) The reason for this is the metal frame. Metal frames provide better resistance.

What is a full denture?

Full denture is needed if the patient does not have enough or has no teeth at all. A full denture can be placed on implants or you can have some teeth

Dental clinic Istanbul

Since our partner clinic has many patients and therefore can buy all the material at a low price, the price-performance ratio is the best in Istanbul.We do our best to assist you while you are getting dental crowns in Turkey. 

You can find out more about our prices here. Contact us now for a quote.

Am I eligible for dental crowns ?

Dental crowns are a common procedure. They can be applied to anyone.

I have missaligned teeth can i fix this in a short time with dental crowns?

Correct way to fix missaligned teeth is dental braces. However if you dont have the time and don’t want to put on braces for a long time. Some missalignments can be fixed with dental crowns to some extent. This is a difficult decision and must be thought carefully. We advise againist shaving down healthy teeth for aesthethic purposes. A less invasive alternative with minimal shaving would be dental veneers.

If the patient doesn’t wish to put on braces, dental crowns, veneers. it is unfortunately not possible to change much with smaller adjustments. Just make sure you to weigh pros and cons when considering a medical treatment for cosmetic purposes.

How long does the dental crown treatment take?

For the complete treatment you need to be 6 days in İstanbul. Depending on the number of crowns you need 2 to 4 appointments. The first appointment lasts the longest (a bit more than 1 hour) the following appointments take less time.

Is crunching (bruxism) bad for the dental crowns or dental implants?

Yes, the teeth, muscles and jaw joints are under pressure. It can be stressful. Depending on your doctor’s recommendation, you can use a bite guard.

The grinding of the teeth can have several reasons but it is usually associated with stress.

Is the treatment painful ?

No, we use local anesthesia. Slight discomfort after the procedure is normal but its nothing to be afraid of.

Do I have guarantee ?

We offer 10 years of guarantee for our dental crowns.

What to do after the treatment ?

As always mouth hygiene is very important. Getting a dental treatment in Turkey is no different then getting the treatment done in Europe or the United States. Follow your dentists instructions and after getting back to your country you have to visit your dentist regulary as usual.

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