Dental Crown (Teeth Cap) Cost in Secunderabad

What does a dental crown cost in Secunderabad?

At Clove Dental: metal crowns start from ₹2,094; porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns from ₹3,700; zirconia crowns from ₹7,600. These prices cover both clinical appointments, tooth preparation and temporary crown at the first visit, permanent crown fitting and cementation at the second. No additional charges apply for standard bite adjustment.

What drives the cost difference between crown materials?

Metal crowns are cast alloy, lowest fabrication cost. PFM adds a porcelain layer over a metal core, more steps, more material cost. Zirconia is CAD/CAM milled from a premium ceramic block using digital design software and precision machinery, the most resource-intensive process, but it produces the strongest, most aesthetic, and most biocompatible result. The price hierarchy directly reflects fabrication complexity.

Is a zirconia crown worth the premium over PFM?

For most patients, yes. Zirconia is metal-free, eliminating the dark gum margin that becomes visible as gums naturally recede with age. It lasts 15–20+ years versus 10–15 for PFM and is stronger, less prone to chipping. Zirconia starts from ₹7,600 versus PFM from ₹3,700, the additional cost is well-justified by superior long-term aesthetics and a longer replacement cycle for most patients.

What is included in Clove Dental's dental crown fee?

The complete fee covers: tooth preparation, digital or conventional impression, temporary crown fabrication and placement, and fitting, cementation, and bite adjustment of the permanent crown. Clove Dental uses in-network CAD/CAM laboratory infrastructure for zirconia crown fabrication, ensuring precision fit, consistent material quality, and fast turnaround of typically 5–7 days between appointments.

Why is a crown essential after root canal treatment?

Root canal-treated teeth gradually lose moisture and become structurally brittle. Without a crown, the tooth is highly susceptible to fracture, a fracture extending to the root is typically unrestorable, requiring extraction. Research shows RCT teeth without crowns fracture at 6x the rate of crowned teeth. Placing the crown within 4–6 weeks of completing RCT is the single most clinically and financially critical step in the full restoration.

How does Clove Dental's in-house laboratory affect crown cost and quality?

Clove Dental's in-network laboratory infrastructure enables direct quality control, faster fabrication turnaround (5–7 days), consistent material standards, and cost efficiency compared to reliance on external labs. This contributes to Clove Dental's ability to offer standardised, transparent crown pricing without compromising on the precision and material quality of the final restoration.

How long will my crown last, what is the per-year cost?

Zirconia crowns last 15–20 years or longer; PFM crowns 10–15 years. A zirconia crown starting from ₹7,600, amortised over its lifespan, represents a very low annual investment, and significantly less than the long-term 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.

What happens if I delay getting a crown after root canal treatment?

The longer a root canal-treated tooth goes without a crown, the higher the fracture risk. After 3 months uncrowned the risk rises substantially; many such teeth fracture before a crown can be placed. A fractured RCT tooth typically requires extraction followed by an implant (₹24,700–₹63,900) or bridge, a total far exceeding a timely crown starting from ₹7,600 that would have prevented the situation entirely.

Verified Ratings

Average rating of 4.9

Vikash Sharma

It was a great experience from start to finish of my root canal treatment. I appreciated how they were using all necessary hygiene protocols. Overall, I truly recommend it for anyone looking for quality dental care.

kajal Singh

I was not looking forward to having a root canal but Dr Sanchay and the clove staffs were great at calming my concerns and took great care of my tooth. They have great equipment and I was amazed with what they were able to do... I highly recommend Dr Sanchay at clove....he is very calm and explain every steps clearly.

Sumeet Kumar Jha

I recently got my Tooth Scaling and Laser Curettage done here and it was a great experience. From scheduling the appointment to getting the treatment done, it was seamless. Special thanks to Dr. Farheen, Keep.doing the great work

Preeti Shastry

For the experience to go bad..the problem wil be from patient's side too!! But for me..it is really going worth it..I had an accident and had lost one incisor with two front two incisors not stable..I had been to some other clinic where they just took rupees 2000 just to put up cement and every time the visit charge was around 700rupees..But once I got to know about this clinic actually I was not really sure even this is worth it.. But then i consulted Dr.Rimpa who clearly explained abt the condition and gave reasonable advices of saving tooth and enhancing strength instead of just plucking it out for no reason as the doctors told and making money.and also the implant surgery done by Dr.Gaurav who was so supportive and distracting me from pain and anxiety during surgery and trust me the surgery and post surgery period was just with little pain which I even dint realize.. Now I am continuing the treatment with them n trust me the way they talk to and make things so clear makes all the pain and problem look so simple!! Plse just don't go with my comments guys..just go n try if u have got any tooth problems and trust me u whud be writing more than this.. Thank u Clove☺️

bharti narsing

I got fillings and root canal treatment done on my front teeth by Dr. Aanchal. My experience was very good and satisfying. She was professional, gentle, and made sure I was comfortable throughout the procedure.

Lakshmi R

Consulted Dr.Preetha for my oral issue, she explained good in detail and am so happy to chosen this place for a safety tooth problems.. the clinic well maintained, clean and sanitized....