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Restorative Dentistry
The Finish That Holds
Most dental work has a natural endpoint — a point where the treatment resolves and the tooth settles back into the background of daily life. A dental crown is often that endpoint.
It follows the root canal treatment that saved the tooth. It covers the crack that was deepening with each chew. It restores the molar worn down by years of heavy filling. In each case, what was once compromised becomes, quietly, functional again.
At Dentalis, we work with zirconia — a material chosen for its durability, its close match to natural tooth colour, and its ability to hold up under the pressures a back tooth encounters daily. The result is a restoration that sits correctly in the bite, feels natural in the mouth, and does not draw attention to itself.
That, in the end, is the point.
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Clinical Indications
When a Dental Crown Is the Right Step
A dental crown is not always the first option — but it is often the most considered one. It protects what remains of a tooth that has been structurally compromised, and restores function where a filling alone would not hold.
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After root canal treatment
A tooth that has undergone RCT is hollowed and more brittle. A crown protects it from fracture under biting pressure.
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A cracked or fractured tooth
Where the crack extends below the gumline or a cusp has broken, a crown holds the remaining structure together.
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A large or failing filling
When more tooth has been filled than remains, or when an old filling is breaking down, a crown is the more stable long-term solution.
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Significant tooth wear
Teeth worn by grinding or acid erosion may need a crown to restore height, function, and contact with opposing teeth.
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Bruxism
Where grinding is the cause, a custom night guard for bruxism may be warranted alongside or before crown placement — to protect the new restoration from the same forces that damaged the original tooth.
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On a dental implant
The crown is the visible, functional component placed on top of an implant — the part that looks and acts like a tooth.
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An existing crown that has failed
Older crowns — particularly porcelain-fused-to-metal — may need replacement as the margins fail or the underlying tooth changes.
The Dentalis Choice
Why Zirconia
Not all crowns are made the same way. The material matters — for durability, for how the crown sits against the opposing teeth over time, and for how it looks alongside the surrounding teeth.
At Dentalis, we use zirconia crowns. Zirconia is a ceramic material that combines the strength required for molar function with a translucency that sits naturally beside the surrounding teeth. It carries no metal substructure, which means there is no dark line at the gumline as the margin ages.
In our assessment, it is the most appropriate material for the range of cases we treat — whether the crown is going on a posterior molar that needs to bear load, or an anterior tooth where appearance is as important as function.
We do not offer same-day or CEREC crowns at Dentalis at the moment. Our crowns are laboratory-fabricated — a process that, in our view, produces a more precise fit and a better long-term result.
Step by Step
What to Expect at Dentalis
We begin with a conversation. Before any preparation is scheduled, we review the tooth in question, discuss your options, and explain what is involved — including the fee breakdown, in writing, before anything is confirmed.
Calaject anaesthesia is used throughout the preparation appointment: a computer-controlled delivery system that eliminates the discomfort of the injection itself, not just what follows.
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Consultation & Assessment
We review the tooth in question, your dental history, and any existing imaging. Where needed, we take an OPG X-ray and iTero digital scan to assess the tooth, surrounding bone, and bite. We discuss your options and, if a crown is the right path, explain exactly what is involved before anything is scheduled.
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Tooth Preparation
The tooth is shaped to receive the crown — a process that removes a precise amount of enamel from all surfaces. Calaject anaesthesia is used throughout: a computer-controlled system that eliminates the discomfort of the injection itself.
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Digital Scan
An iTero digital impression is taken — no physical trays, no impression material. A precise digital record of your teeth and bite is sent directly to the laboratory for fabrication.
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Crown Fabrication
Your zirconia crown is fabricated by a dental laboratory from the digital scan. This process takes approximately two weeks.
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Fitting & Cementation
The crown is checked for fit, margin seal, and bite before permanent cementation. Adjustments are made at the chair until the result is correct.
"A crown, fitted well, should be transparent — invisible in daily use, indistinguishable from the natural teeth around it. Our goal is a restoration that holds correctly in the bite, bears load without complaint, and does not announce itself. That is the standard we hold each case to."
Dr Jonathan Liu · Principal Dentist and Founder · BDS (NUS) · SDC Reg. D21395J · 25+ Years
Transparent Pricing
Dental Crown Fees at Dentalis
All fees are discussed openly before any treatment is scheduled. You will receive a cost breakdown at your first appointment. All prices before 9% GST.
Consultation
S$80
S$87.20 with GST
First Consultation
Full clinical assessment before any treatment is recommended or scheduled.
- ✓Examination & clinical assessment
- ✓Review of dental and treatment history
- ✓Treatment plan before any commitment
Diagnostics
S$100
S$109 with GST
OPG X-Ray + iTero Scan
Digital imaging and bite assessment required before crown preparation.
- ✓OPG panoramic X-ray
- ✓iTero full arch digital impression
- ✓Bite and bone assessment
CHAS & Flexi-MediSave Accepted
Zirconia Crown
S$1,500–S$2,000
S$1,635–S$2,180 with GST
Per Crown · Before GST
Laboratory-fabricated, metal-free. Fitted to your bite, not off a shelf.
- ✓Zirconia — laboratory fabricated
- ✓Tooth preparation included
- ✓Fitting and cementation included
- ✓CHAS claimable — up to S$625 per crown
- ✓Flexi-MediSave — up to S$400 (aged 60+)
All prices stated exclude prevailing GST. Dentalis reserves the right to revise pricing without prior notice. Prices valid as of July 2026. This section provides factual fee information in accordance with the Healthcare Services (Advertisement) Regulations 2021.
Subsidies & Claims
CHAS and Flexi-MediSave for Permanent Dental Crowns
Dental crowns are CHAS-eligible at Dentalis. Eligible cardholders may claim the following amounts per permanent crown, for up to four permanent crowns per calendar year.
| CHAS Card Type | Subsidy Per Crown | Eligibility |
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| Pioneer Generation | S$625 | Singapore Citizens born on or before 31 Dec 1949 |
| Merdeka Generation | S$620 | Singapore Citizens born 1 Jan 1950 – 31 Dec 1959 |
| CHAS Blue | S$610 | Singapore Citizens & PRs, lower-income households |
| CHAS Orange | S$410 | Singapore Citizens & PRs, middle-income households |
CHAS subsidy rates effective 1 October 2025. Up to 4 permanent crowns per calendar year per cardholder. Source: Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS).
Flexi-MediSave
Singaporeans and Permanent Residents aged 60 and above may also use Flexi-MediSave for permanent dental crowns — up to S$400 per crown, subject to individual eligibility. Flexi-MediSave and CHAS subsidies may be used together where applicable.
If you are unsure which card you hold or whether you qualify, we can verify this at your consultation. We will always tell you what is claimable before any treatment is scheduled.
Qualifications
B.D.S (National University of Singapore)
25+ Years · 10,000+ Patients · SDC Reg. D21395J
Meet Dr Jonathan Liu →Why Patients Choose Dentalis
A Crown That Protects.
Laboratory-fabricated zirconia. Fitted to your bite, not off a shelf. Learn about the Dentalis patient experience →
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Laboratory-fabricated zirconia — not milled chairside. Made to a higher tolerance, checked against your bite before cementation.
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Calaject® anaesthesia — computer-controlled injection delivery. The injection is the part patients dread. We address that first.
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Fee breakdown — confirmed before any treatment is scheduled. No surprises at the chair.
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CHAS and Flexi-MediSave accredited — subsidies applied where eligible, without you having to ask.
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When You’re Ready, We’re Here
Restored. Quietly.
If a tooth has been waiting for the right next step, a conversation is the right place to begin. No pressure. No rushed decisions. A clear picture of what is needed, and what it will cost.
First Consultation S$80 · OPG + iTero S$100 · Before GST
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Dental Crowns
Everything you need to know about dental crown treatment at Dentalis — answered clearly.
A well-maintained zirconia crown can last 15 years or more. Longevity depends on the bite load the crown bears, oral hygiene, and whether any grinding is present. Where bruxism is a factor, a nightguard significantly extends the life of the restoration.
The tooth preparation appointment is carried out under local anaesthesia. At Dentalis, we use Calaject — a computer-controlled anaesthetic delivery system that makes the injection itself significantly more comfortable than a conventional syringe. Most patients find the experience straightforward. Some sensitivity in the days following preparation is normal and settles.
Typically two clinical appointments: one for assessment and tooth preparation, and one for fitting and cementation approximately two weeks later. A consultation appointment precedes these where we discuss your case and confirm the treatment plan before anything begins.
Yes. Permanent dental crowns are CHAS-eligible at Dentalis. The subsidy ranges from S$410 (CHAS Orange) to S$625 (Pioneer Generation) per crown, for up to four permanent crowns per calendar year. Patients aged 60 and above may also be eligible to use Flexi-MediSave of up to S$400 per crown, in addition to the CHAS subsidy. We verify your eligibility at the consultation before any treatment is scheduled.
A porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crown has a metal substructure with a porcelain coating. Over time, the gumline can reveal a dark shadow as the metal margin becomes visible. A zirconia crown is metal-free throughout — more translucent, better colour match, and no dark line as the gum recedes with age. Zirconia is also harder and more fracture-resistant than PFM under high bite loads.
For most posterior teeth — molars and premolars — a crown after root canal treatment is strongly advisable. The RCT process removes the pulp and hollows the tooth, making it significantly more brittle and prone to fracture under biting pressure. A crown protects the remaining structure and restores full function. Whether a crown is required depends on how much healthy tooth structure remains — this is assessed at your consultation.
A tooth that has had root canal treatment and remains without a crown is at risk of fracture — sometimes to a point where the tooth cannot be saved. The longer the delay, the greater the structural risk. If the tooth fractures at or below the gumline, extraction may become the only remaining option.
Care for a crown as you would a natural tooth: brush twice daily, floss once daily, and attend regular dental check-ups. Avoid biting on very hard foods — ice, hard sweets, nut shells — which can fracture even a zirconia crown under sufficient force. If you grind at night, a nightguard is advisable to protect the restoration and the opposing teeth.