Dr Ardalan Eghtedar
Principal Dentist and owner
GDC 250741 · BDS, University of Liverpool, 2014; MFDS RCS (Edin)
Runs the practice and treats patients himself, from check-ups and cracked teeth to cosmetic work: aligners, bonding and veneers.
Dental crowns in Notting Hill
Dental crowns in Notting Hill at Pembridge Dental cover and protect a tooth that is cracked, heavily filled or root-treated. A bridge uses the same craft to fill the gap left by a missing tooth.
£980 to £1,300depending on material · see the fee guide
Book an appointmentCarried out by Dr Ardalan Eghtedar, principal dentist (GDC 250741).
- Crowns£980 to £1,300
- Bridge£1,100 per unit
- Carried out byDr Ardalan Eghtedar
- Your planIn writing, with costs
Repairing and replacing teeth
What is a dental crown?
A crown is a cap that covers the whole visible part of a tooth. It is made to match your other teeth in shape and colour, and it is cemented over what is left of your own tooth. A crown holds a weak tooth together, so it can keep working for years rather than breaking.
Crowns are most often needed when a tooth is cracked, has a very large filling, or has had root canal treatment. An inlay or onlay is a smaller version that covers only part of the tooth, keeping more of your own tooth where that is possible.
What is a dental bridge?
A bridge replaces a missing tooth. A false tooth sits in the gap and is fixed to the teeth on either side. On a conventional bridge, those teeth are crowned to hold it. On a resin-bonded bridge, the false tooth is held by a thin wing glued to the back of a neighbouring tooth, so less tooth needs shaping.
A bridge is fixed in place, so it does not come out like a denture. It is quicker than an implant, because there is no healing time in the bone. The trade-off is that it relies on the neighbouring teeth. If those teeth are healthy and untouched, a dental implant may be the kinder option. If several teeth are missing, dentures may suit you better.
Types of crown
There are three main families of crown. All-ceramic and zirconia crowns look the most like natural teeth and are a common choice at the front. Porcelain fused to metal crowns have a metal inner layer under porcelain, which makes them strong; a thin dark line can sometimes show at the gum. Gold crowns are the most hard-wearing of all and need the least tooth removed, which can suit a back tooth under heavy biting.
The material is what moves the price within the range on our fee guide. We explain what we would choose for your tooth and why, and you see the cost in writing before anything is booked.
Explained first, and only what you need
Dr Ardalan will tell you if a crown is not needed. If a filling or composite bonding would do the job and keep more of your own tooth, that is what he will suggest. If you are new to Pembridge Dental, your first step is a check-up.
Who crowns and bridges suit, and who they do not
It suits you if
- A tooth is cracked, broken or so heavily filled that another filling would not hold.
- A back tooth has had root canal treatment and needs protecting from breaking.
- A front tooth is badly discoloured or misshapen, and bonding or a veneer would not be enough.
- You have a gap from a missing tooth and the teeth either side are healthy enough to support a bridge.
It may not suit you if
- The tooth can be repaired well with a filling or bonding: we keep as much of your own tooth as we can.
- You have untreated decay or gum disease: that is treated first, so the crown or bridge lasts.
- The teeth either side of a gap are untouched and healthy, and you would rather not have them shaped: an implant may suit you better.
- You grind heavily and will not wear a night guard: grinding can chip porcelain and loosen bridges.
What happens, step by step
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Step 1: Examination and X-ray
We check the tooth and its root, usually with an X-ray, and explain whether a crown, a bridge or something simpler is the right choice.
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Step 2: Preparing the tooth
Under local anaesthetic the tooth is shaped so the crown can fit over it. We take a mould or a digital scan and match the shade to your teeth.
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Step 3: Temporary crown
You leave with a temporary crown or bridge while the permanent one is made by a dental laboratory.
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Step 4: Fitting
We check the fit, the colour and your bite, adjust anything that needs it, then cement the crown or bridge in place.
Second visit
Results and aftercare
How long a crown lasts
Many crowns last years with good care. How long depends on the tooth underneath, your bite, grinding and how well the edge of the crown is kept clean.
Looking after a crown or bridge
Brush twice a day and clean between your teeth. Under a bridge, use a floss threader or small brush to clean beneath the false tooth, and keep up regular hygiene visits.
If you grind your teeth
Grinding wears and chips crowns. If you grind, a custom night guard (£350) protects both your crowns and your natural teeth.
How much crowns and bridges cost
A crown, inlay or onlay at Pembridge Dental is £980 to £1,300, depending on the material used. A bridge is quoted in your written treatment plan, because the price depends on how many teeth it spans and how it is supported.
Fees at Pembridge Dental
Crowns, inlays and onlays
£980 to £1,300depending on materialBridge
£1,100per unitRoot canal treatment
£600 to £1,100depending on the toothNew patient exam
£120new patient examThe crown price depends on the material. A bridge is priced in your written plan, because it depends on how many teeth it involves. Private fees, confirmed in your written treatment plan before any treatment starts. See the full fee guide.
Crowns and Bridges: your questions
Still have a question?
Call reception on 020 7727 3976, Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk it through before you book.
How much does a dental crown cost in Notting Hill?
A dental crown at Pembridge Dental in Notting Hill is £980 to £1,300, depending on the material. Inlays and onlays, which cover part of a tooth, are in the same range. You get a written plan with the exact cost before anything is done. New patients have an exam first (£120).
How long does a dental crown last?
A well-made crown on a healthy tooth can last many years. How long yours lasts depends on the tooth underneath, how you bite, whether you grind, and how well you clean around the edge of the crown. Regular check-ups catch wear or decay at the edge early, while it is still easy to fix.
Do I need a crown or a filling?
A filling is enough when most of the tooth is still strong. A crown is better when so much tooth is missing, cracked or filled that a filling would not hold, or after root canal treatment on a back tooth. We show you the tooth on the X-ray and explain why we suggest one or the other.
What is a dental bridge?
A dental bridge fills the gap left by a missing tooth. A false tooth is joined to crowns or wings that are fixed to the teeth either side, so the bridge is cemented in place and does not come out. It is one of three main ways to replace a tooth, with implants and dentures.
Does getting a crown hurt?
Getting a crown should not hurt, because the tooth is numbed with local anaesthetic before it is shaped. The tooth can feel sensitive to hot and cold for a few days afterwards, and the gum around it may be a little sore. This usually settles quickly.
Bridge or implant: which is better?
A bridge relies on the teeth either side of the gap, which usually need shaping to hold it. An implant replaces the tooth without touching its neighbours, but takes longer and costs more. If the neighbouring teeth already have large fillings or crowns, a bridge can make good sense. We explain both at your consultation.
What are crowns made of?
Crowns can be made of all-ceramic or zirconia, porcelain fused to metal, or gold. Ceramic and zirconia look most natural. Porcelain fused to metal and gold are very strong, which suits back teeth that take heavy biting. The material affects the price, and we explain the options for your tooth.
Related treatments
- Root Canal Treatment Saves an infected or painful tooth so you can keep it. £600 to £1,100
- Dental Implants A fixed replacement for a missing tooth, planned and placed here. £2,950
- Dentures Partial, full and cobalt chrome dentures, made to fit. £850 to £1,450
- Teeth Grinding A custom guard worn at night to protect teeth from grinding. £350
New patients: what happens at your first visit Every price in one list
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