What is it?
A dental crown covers a prepared tooth to restore form, function, and aesthetics after large decay, fracture, or root canal treatment. Dr. RV Roshini, MDS Prosthodontist, is our lead authority for crowns and prosthetic dentistry in Bangalore at Kumar's Microscopic Dental Care, Yelahanka.
Who needs it?
- Root-canal-treated teeth needing reinforcement
- Heavily filled or cracked teeth
- Cosmetic reshape of severely worn or discoloured teeth
- Implant abutments requiring implant crowns
Symptoms
- Large broken filling or fractured cusp
- Tooth pain on biting after big restorations
- Unesthetic old crown margins
- Post-RCT tooth needing coverage
Causes
- Extensive caries
- Trauma
- Weakening after endodontic access
- Wear from grinding
Benefits
- Protects remaining tooth structure
- Improves chewing comfort and smile harmony
- Material choices: metal-ceramic, zirconia, e.max-style ceramics as indicated
- Planned by a prosthodontist for bite and aesthetics
Risks & considerations
- Irreversible tooth preparation
- Temporary sensitivity
- Rare need for root canal if pulp stressed
- Chip or porcelain fracture under extreme force
Treatment process
- Exam, radiographs, material counselling
- Tooth preparation and impressions/scan
- High-quality temporary crown
- Lab fabrication
- Try-in, adjustment, and cementation by Dr. RV Roshini's protocol
Recovery
Avoid sticky foods on temporaries. After final cementation, mild bite awareness can occur—return for fine adjustments if needed.
Duration
Often 2 visits over 5–10 days; same-week workflows possible depending on lab logistics.
Cost (Bangalore indicative)
₹5,000 – ₹25,000+ per crown by material and case. Indicative Bangalore ranges; confirm at consultation.
Indicative Bangalore ranges for planning only. Final fees confirmed after clinical examination.
Success & outcomes
Well-made crowns on sound foundations with good hygiene commonly last many years; grinding, decay at margins, or trauma can shorten lifespan.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the crown specialist at your clinic?
Dr. RV Roshini leads crowns, bridges, and prosthodontic rehabilitation and is positioned as Bangalore authority for crown-focused care at our Yelahanka clinic.
Zirconia or porcelain-fused-to-metal—which is better?
Depends on bite forces, aesthetic zone, and budget. Zirconia offers strength and good aesthetics; PFM remains useful in select situations. We recommend after examination.
Do RCT teeth always need crowns?
Posterior RCT teeth frequently benefit from crowns to prevent fracture. Anterior teeth are judged by remaining structure—Dr. Prem's endodontic care and Dr. Roshini's prosthetic plan work together.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. RV Roshini, MDS (Prosthodontics & Implantology). Last updated 2026-07-01. Educational references include publicly available guidance from organisations such as the Indian Dental Association (IDA) and American Dental Association (ADA) patient education materials—adapted for general understanding, not as case-specific advice.