The cost of porcelain crowns for the upper jaw depends largely on the type of porcelain crown that the customer chooses. Normally, the price of metal porcelain crowns will be lower than that of all-ceramic crowns, but doctors often encourage customers to choose all-ceramic crowns because of the many advantages it brings.
1. Cases where porcelain crowns should be used on the upper jaw
Doctors often prescribe porcelain crowns on the upper jaw in the following cases:
– Teeth are stained by antibiotics and teeth whitening is not effective
– Upper jaw teeth are slightly misaligned and uneven
– Chipped teeth
– Dental fillings are chipped after a period of use
– Upper teeth have large cavities
– Porcelain crowns to protect teeth after root canal treatment
2. Benefits of porcelain crowns for the upper jaw
Porcelain crowns for the upper jaw will bring the following benefits:
2.1. Bring aesthetic effects
Not only can it overcome many dental defects such as: crooked, sparse, yellow or discolored teeth, but porcelain teeth can also bring excellent aesthetic effects. Porcelain crowns are designed to be personalized with the shape, color and size completely matching real teeth, so they will bring even-colored, naturally beautiful teeth, helping your smile become radiant and most confident.
2.2. Improve chewing ability
Some types of porcelain teeth on the market today have a strength 5-7 times higher than real teeth. Therefore, porcelain crowns on the upper jaw will make chewing easier, without fear of tooth irritation or sensitivity.
2.3. Prevent other oral diseases
In the case of porcelain crowns after root canal treatment or tooth decay treatment, the porcelain crown now acts as a layer to protect real teeth from damage. Because porcelain teeth cannot be affected by bacteria, patients only need to thoroughly clean the tooth roots every day to prevent bacteria from attacking real teeth.
3. How much does it cost to cover the upper jaw with porcelain crowns?
Porcelain crowns usually range from 1,000,000 – 12,000,000 VND/tooth depending on the following main factors:
3.1. Oral health
General oral health is the first factor affecting the cost of covering the upper jaw with porcelain crowns. Diseases such as periodontitis, tooth decay, bad breath, pulpitis, etc. need to be completely treated before porcelain crowns are applied to the teeth to ensure safety and avoid complications later. The cost of treatment will make the price of porcelain crowns for the upper jaw higher than normal.
3.2. Porcelain tooth material
The porcelain tooth material that the customer chooses largely determines the cost of porcelain crowns for the upper jaw. Porcelain teeth usually have two main types:
3.2.1. Metal porcelain teeth
Metal ceramic teeth have an inner core made of metal alloy. This type of ceramic teeth has a fairly good bite resistance, the outside surface is covered with a layer of ceramic so the color is the same as natural teeth. However, metal ceramic teeth will oxidize over time, causing the gum line to turn black, making them unsightly. In addition, when exposed to direct light, it is easy to see the black color of the metal under the ceramic layer.
The price of a metal ceramic tooth is usually around 1,000,000 – 3,000,000 VND/tooth.
3.2.2. All-ceramic teeth
Its structure is similar to metal-ceramic teeth, the only difference is that all-ceramic teeth are made entirely from pure ceramic, without mixing other impurities. Therefore, in addition to restoring chewing function, all-ceramic teeth also bring absolute aesthetic value, if only looking with the naked eye, it is very difficult to distinguish which is the real tooth.
An all-ceramic tooth currently ranges from 3,000,000 – 9,000,000 VND.
3.3. Dental facilities
To ensure that the porcelain crown procedure is performed in accordance with international standards to bring maximum efficiency to the dental restoration, customers should choose a reputable dental facility with a team of highly qualified doctors and many years of treatment experience. In addition, to support the porcelain crown process to take place quickly and smoothly, dental facilities often focus on investing in the most advanced technology and machinery. Therefore, the cost of porcelain crowns will not be low.
4. Issues to consider when covering the upper jaw with porcelain teeth
When deciding to cover the upper jaw with porcelain teeth, customers should note the following:
4.1. Types of porcelain teeth
Metal porcelain teeth and all-ceramic porcelain teeth are two popular choices when choosing porcelain crowns. Although metal porcelain teeth have a lower price, doctors always encourage customers to choose all-ceramic teeth. Because this type of teeth is often durable, has good resistance, is benign to the body and brings the most natural aesthetics. Metal ceramic teeth are easily oxidized in the oral environment, leading to blackening of the gum line after a short period of use, even causing inflammation or irritation. Popular types of all-ceramic teeth today include: Zirconia, Cercon, Ceramill,…
4.2. Lifespan of porcelain teeth
Although each type of porcelain teeth has a different lifespan and warranty period, all-ceramic teeth usually have a longer lifespan than metal ceramic teeth. Up to 20-25 years and even forever if properly cared for.
4.3. Possible complications
Although porcelain crowns are not a very difficult technique, customers should still learn and prepare for some complications that may occur after porcelain crowns. In case the technique is performed by a doctor with poor skills, the porcelain crown may fall off after a short time, thereby affecting the real tooth stump inside. In addition, if the porcelain crown falls off, it will create conditions for bacteria to enter, causing the tooth to decay again. If not treated promptly, it can affect the pulp.
4.4. Reputable porcelain teeth address
The porcelain teeth address is the most important factor that customers should pay attention to. You should choose a quality dental clinic that can fully disclose the practice certificates of the medical team as well as the operating license issued by the Department of Health.
5. Should I have a full set of porcelain crowns?
The principle for deciding whether to have a full set of porcelain crowns is based on the position of the teeth and the number of damaged teeth. If on the same jaw, all 4 front teeth have problems, then a full set of porcelain crowns is necessary. On the contrary, if only 1-2 front teeth and canines are damaged, it is not necessary to have a full set of porcelain crowns to save costs.
Porcelain crowns for the upper jaw are one of the popular dental restoration solutions indicated for a few specific cases. In order for the porcelain crown process to take place according to international standards and ensure absolute safety, customers should choose a reputable dental facility with a team of doctors with many years of experience.
