Crowns and bridges

• How long does a crown last?

  With good hygiene and regular check-ups, zirconia and e.max crowns commonly last 10–15 years and often longer. The tooth underneath, not the ceramic, usually determines the lifespan.

• Crown or veneer, which do I need?

  A veneer covers the front surface of a broadly healthy tooth for cosmetic reasons. A crown covers the whole tooth and is used when it is cracked, root-treated or heavily restored.

• Can it be done in one trip?

  Yes. Most crown and bridge cases are finished in a single 5–7 day visit. Cases that also need implants or root canal retreatment may take longer.

• Will the crown match my other teeth?

  Shade is chosen in daylight with you and verified at a try-in appointment before cementation, so nothing is fixed permanently until you are happy.

• How much does a crown or bridge cost at your clinic?

  Albanian dental guidelines do not allow clinics to publish prices online. Send photos or an X-ray on WhatsApp and we send a personal costed plan privately, confirmed after your in-clinic examination.

• Do I need a cap or a veneer?

  A veneer covers the front surface only and suits teeth that are structurally sound but the wrong shape, shade or alignment. A cap covers the whole tooth and is for teeth that are cracked, root-treated or largely filling. The deciding factor is how much healthy tooth is left, which a CBCT scan or clinical photos will show.

• What are teeth caps?

  “Cap” is the everyday word for a dental crown: a covering cemented over a tooth that is broken down, root-treated or heavily filled. There is no clinical difference between the two terms. Modern caps are usually zirconia or E-max rather than the metal-backed crowns that show a dark line at the gum.

• Zirconia or E-max crowns, which is better?

  Zirconia is stronger and better for back teeth, bridges and patients who grind. E-max is more translucent and generally more lifelike on front teeth. Many of our smile cases use E-max at the front and zirconia further back, and we agree the split with you at the planning stage.