Dental crowns and caps
Cap that fully covers a badly weakened tooth, for example after extensive decay, so that it does not break when chewing.
What are dental crowns or dental caps?
When a tooth is very weak because it has had a lot of decay, this type of protection is used to preserve the tooth and prevent it from breaking when chewing.
Dental crowns can be made of many materials:
Metal with porcelain
They offer resistance and specific aesthetics.
Ceramic
Known for their natural appearance. Porcelain crowns have a translucency very similar to enamel and are especially suitable for front teeth.
Zirconium
They provide great durability and aesthetics. Zirconia crowns are very strong and contain no metal.
Lithium disilicate
They are resistant and aesthetically pleasing.
Every day there is more evolution in this area thanks to 3D dentistry and new and better materials are created that are more compatible with natural teeth so that crowns do not deteriorate when chewing, as well as more aesthetic materials.
If the tooth damage is moderate, an inlay or onlay preserves more healthy tissue than a crown. If the tooth has been lost and replaced with an implant, the crown is screwed or cemented onto it: this is a crown on an implant.
Say goodbye to the old root canal, post and crown approach
Forget the traditional methods so widely used by professionals who work with cheap rates to inflate budgets.
At ENIQ we are pioneers in 3D restorative dentistry in Spain, we are one of the first four clinics that 15 years ago in Spain set out to make crowns differently, more aesthetic and less aggressive both in terms of preparation and for the rest of the teeth, being awarded two consecutive years for this reason internationally in 2021 and 2022.
We have proposed more conservative designs of dental structure and more biocompatible. That is what our proposal is about, breaking paradigms for the benefit of the patient and their teeth.
Our preparations are as conservative as possible to try to preserve the dental structure as much as possible. Our vertical dimension elevations are done without preparation, without posts, without crowns. ALWAYS ADDING, never subtracting dental structure. In line with the new dental biomimetics.
What are the advantages and how long do dental crowns or caps last?
Giving a specific duration time for a dental crown would be misleading advertising since it depends on many factors, such as:
In the case that the patient has proper hygiene, has all their teeth, habits like clenching are treated, that is, is a controlled patient, crowns or dental caps could last 10 or more years.
How long does it take to place a crown?
At ENIQ you will have your crown or dental cap on the same day, thanks to our technology since for 15 years we have been making our restorations with 3D technology captured at the moment with photography instead of using the unpleasant silicones and alginates to take measurements. We are international award winners for digital workflow in dentistry in 2021 and 2022.
Your crown in a single visit
Assessment and tooth preparation
We check the tooth and prepare it as conservatively as possible to preserve its structure.
3D digital capture
We take measurements on the spot with 3D photography, with no unpleasant silicone or alginate impressions.
3D design
We design your custom crown from the digital capture.
Fitted the same day
We try in and fit the final crown in the same appointment.
So you get your dental crown on the same day, with no uncomfortable moulds and a precise fit.
How much does a dental crown cost in Madrid?
Dental crown or cap
Complete solution
The cost of a dental cap varies depending on the material, being €350 for porcelain and over €400 for zirconium; there are also temporary options.
Porcelain crowns from €350
Zirconium crowns from €400
3D technology included
Same-day placement
All inclusive
Frequently asked questions about dental crowns
Answers to common questions about dental crowns in Madrid. customer service.
At Clínica ENIQ, a porcelain crown costs from €350 and a zirconia crown from €400. The final price depends on the material and each case, and we confirm it at your assessment.
Yes. "Cap" is the everyday name for a dental crown: a piece that completely covers the tooth to protect it when it is badly weakened, for example by a large cavity, and stop it from breaking when you chew.
It depends on hygiene, whether other teeth are missing, diet and habits such as clenching. In a well-controlled patient with good hygiene and bruxism treated, a crown can last 10 years or more.
Crowns can be porcelain-fused-to-metal, ceramic, zirconia or lithium disilicate. Zirconia stands out for durability and aesthetics, ceramic for its natural look and lithium disilicate for combining strength and aesthetics. The right one depends on the tooth and we decide it at your assessment.
At Clínica ENIQ you get your crown on the same day: we take measurements with 3D photography on the spot and fit it in the same appointment.