Did you think having your teeth fixed would be too expensive? Dental crowns in Patong Beach will cost you less than a quarter of the price you’d pay at home. If you’re heading out this way on holiday it could be he right time to get your tooth fixed – and if you book with Dental Departures we guarantee you the lowest prices.

Dental crowns are hard-wearing, long-lasting tooth-shaped caps which are used to disguise stained, discolored and misshapen teeth, or to strengthen weak teeth. They can also be used in a dental bridge to replace a missing tooth.

What are the advantages/disadvantages of the various materials?

They can be made from stainless steel, metal (gold or another allow), porcelain-fused-to-metal, ceramic or resin.

Stainless steel crowns are usually used as a temporary measure when a permanent crown is being made from another material.

Metal crowns are extremely hard-wearing and can withstand biting and chewing forces well. Compared to other crown materials, less tooth structure needs to be removed. The main disadvantage is the color.

Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns can be color-matched to your teeth. However, they cause more wear to opposing teeth than either metal or resin crowns, and sometimes the porcelain part of the crown can chip or break. The underlying metal can sometimes show through the porcelain as a dark line.

Resin crowns are the least expensive, but wear down quicker – and are more prone to fractures than PFM crowns.

Ceramic or Porcelain crowns provide a natural finish and are suitable for people with metal allergies. They are not as strong as PFM, and they wear down opposing teeth more than resin or metal.

The Benefits of Dental Crowns

In cosmetic dentistry, they are used to improve the appearance of a tooth and to disguise discoloration and irregularities. For teeth weakened by decay, root canal treatment or fracture a crown offers protection. They can also be used to restore tooth function or used to replace a missing tooth in a bridge, or dental implant.

Our dentists in Patong Beach offer competitively priced, high-quality dental services.

The quality of dental care throughout Thailand is generally exceptional. No matter where you are in the country, you will find skilled, professional dentists at affordable prices. Thailand has embraced dental tourism, with the result that it has many modern and fully equipped dental clinics located throughout the country, who are catering to a local and international community.

We know how difficult it is to find a suitably experienced dentist abroad and to know, if you’ve found one, whether they are any good. Our dentists have all been background checked and their qualifications and experience verified. We also visit our clinics, and if we would not be comfortable having dental care there ourselves we don’t include the clinic on our website.

How long do dental crowns take in Patong Beach?

Crowns can usually be finished in around 4 days – the first and last day you will have an appointment with your dentist for the preparation of the tooth and then the fitting of the crown. The days in between is when the lab work takes place.

In Australia, dental crowns start from around AUD $1,200 but start around AUD $264 in Patong Beach. Zirconia crowns are around AUD $1,500 in Australia, compared to AUD $444 in Patong Beach.

The savings are really substantial, but particularly so if you need more than one crown.

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