A crown covers a tooth entirely, restoring its strength and shape when there's too much damage for a filling to handle — from a large cavity, a fracture, or after root canal treatment.
At PlanDental in Mahim West, crowns are placed by Dr. Hrishikesh Naik and Dr. Nisha Naik, both MDS in Prosthodontics and Implantology — crown and bridge work is a core part of prosthodontic training. Read more about the clinic before you book.
Patients usually book this for: a tooth needing protection after root canal a large, failing filling a cracked or fractured tooth a worn-down back tooth a badly discoloured or misshapen tooth
*General ranges reported across comparative studies of crown materials — see References below. Individual results vary.
A dental crown at PlanDental in Mahim, Mumbai is a cap that covers a tooth entirely, restoring its shape, strength, and function when a filling alone isn't enough — typically after root canal treatment, a large fracture, or extensive decay. Unlike a veneer, which covers only the front surface for cosmetic reasons, a crown covers the whole tooth and is used primarily for structural protection.
A filling works by bonding a repair material into a cavity that still has enough surrounding healthy tooth structure to support it. Once too much structure is lost — from decay, a fracture, or the access needed for root canal treatment — a filling no longer has enough to hold onto reliably, and the remaining tooth is at real risk of cracking under normal chewing forces. A crown solves this by covering the entire tooth above the gum line, distributing chewing forces across the whole cap rather than concentrating them on weakened tooth structure.
High fracture resistance with a natural-looking finish.
The most natural translucency, well suited to front teeth.
A metal substructure with a porcelain outer layer for strength and appearance.
The tooth is reshaped under local anaesthesia to make room for the crown.
A precise impression captures the prepared tooth for the lab to fabricate the crown.
A temporary crown protects the prepared tooth while the permanent one is made.
At the second visit, the finished crown is checked for fit and bite, then cemented in place.
Dental crown cost in Mumbai depends on the material chosen and which tooth is being treated. PlanDental doesn't publish a fixed figure here — call or WhatsApp and the clinic will talk you through it after the exam.
This section describes what affects cost, not a quotation. Actual cost is confirmed only after an exam.
A crown is a significant step up from a filling — worth confirming it's genuinely needed. Send your X-ray or exam notes on WhatsApp for a straight opinion.
Avoid sticky or very hard foods that could dislodge the temporary crown.
Mild sensitivity to temperature is common as the tooth adjusts.
The crown functions like a natural tooth for eating and brushing.
Routine check-ups monitor the crown's fit and the gum tissue around it.
A crown doesn't treat decay or infection underneath it — that needs to be addressed before the crown is placed.
Gum disease around a crowned tooth still needs separate treatment — the crown itself doesn't protect against it.
A crown reshapes the visible tooth but relies on healthy root and bone support underneath to function long-term.
Crown and bridge work is a core specialty, not incidental general dentistry.
Recommendations weigh location, force, and appearance together.
Step-free walk-in access, Guru Nanak Road, Mahim West — no stairs.
Same Guru Nanak Road address, next to Citylight Cinema, for over a decade.
Typically two visits — one to prepare the tooth and fit a temporary crown, and a second, once the permanent crown is fabricated, to fit it.
Studies report crowns commonly lasting 10 to 15 years or more depending on the material and how well they're cared for, with some materials like metal alloys lasting even longer.
All-ceramic or porcelain crowns generally offer the most natural translucency, making them well suited to visible front teeth.
The tooth is numbed before preparation, so the procedure itself shouldn't be painful. Mild sensitivity for a few days afterward is common.
No — crowns are also placed on teeth with healthy nerves, for structural reasons like a large fracture or extensive decay. Root canal treatment is only needed if the nerve itself is affected.
A crown covers the entire tooth for structural protection. A veneer covers only the front surface and is used mainly for cosmetic reasons on an otherwise structurally sound tooth.
1. Comparative clinical survival data for porcelain, zirconia, and porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns, summarised across multiple peer-reviewed prosthodontic studies. General material comparisons available via PubMed Central. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc
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