The ultimate guide to Crowns in Egypt

Last fact-checked: 7 April 2020

Correct damaged teeth with dental crowns in Egypt. With Dental Departures, you can find great-quality dentists to fix your teeth for a fraction of the price you’d pay at home.

How Much Do Dental Crowns Cost in Egypt?

Check out the table below showing dental crown prices in Egypt compared to your home country:

Note: the prices above are approximate. Please check our current prices for your selected clinic for estimated costs of treatment.

What Is a Dental Crown?

Sometimes referred to as ‘caps’, dental crowns cover your teeth, disguising damaged or unsightly teeth. They are also used to add strength to weak teeth, as well as to replace missing teeth as part of a dental bridge or dental implant.

What Are Dental Crowns Made From?

Your dentist will discuss the options for dental crown materials with you, all of which have their advantages and disadvantages. This decision will depend on the position of your tooth (as some materials aren’t suitable for certain areas of the mouth), as well as the kind of cosmetic result you hope to achieve.

Materials for crowns include:

● Metal—This is the hardest wearing material available and inexpensive. However, it isn’t aesthetically pleasing.

● Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM)—have a metal base, enclosed in porcelain to match the colour of your other teeth. These are hard-wearing, but the porcelain can chip, exposing the metal. Sometimes, the porcelain may look slightly discoloured as the grey tinge of the metal shows through.

● Porcelain—A hard-wearing option providing a good cosmetic result. However, it does have a tendency to wear down.

● Zirconia—The most durable and natural-looking, although the most expensive option.

What Does the Procedure for Dental Crowns Entail?

The procedure for dental crowns typically requires two visits to the dentist. During the first appointment, the dentist will discuss your requirements with you and confirm that a crown is suitable.

Next, the dentist will need to prepare your tooth by paring it down for the crown to sit comfortably on top of it. After the tooth has been prepared, the dentist will take impressions of your teeth, which are sent to a laboratory where your crown is made-to-measure. A temporary crown will be put in place until you return to have your permanent crown fitted.

At your second visit, the dentist will remove the temporary crown and check the new crown for size and colour, making any minor adjustments before fitting the crown securely onto your tooth with a light-activated adhesive.

CAD/CAM Same-Day Dentistry

Computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacture (CAD/CAM) dentistry is an innovative process that many dental facilities now offer. It allows patients to receive their crown(s) in one day, while they wait. After the dentist has prepared the tooth, digital x-rays are processed by a computer which designs the crown on a screen in front of you. The image files are then sent to an onsite machine that mills the crown in a matter of minutes.

Once complete, the dentist can fit the crown and you can be on your way to enjoy the rest of your time in Egypt, or fly straight home!

Can I Rely on the Quality of Dental Crowns Treatments in Egypt?

Our listed dentists in Egypt offer excellent quality services at value-for-money prices. Clinics are contemporary and equipped with the latest technologies; they adhere to internationally recognized hygiene and safety procedures, and dentists are well-trained with the requisite skills to offer a wide range of dental treatments for the simplest to the most complex of cases.

Dental Departures has a decade of experience in working with overseas dental providers, having helped hundreds and thousands of patients find the dental care they need. We pre-screen all of the facilities listed on our site, checking legal/criminal records, confirming dentist qualifications and professional memberships. We carry out onsite visits, publish patient reviews, clinic photos and prices to help you find the clinic that’s right for you.

Top-rated clinics for dental crowns in Egypt include:

● Shalash Dental & Implant Center

● Dental Care Egypt–Dr. Tamer Badr

● Helio Dental Clinic

Further Information:

Book your appointment online for dental crowns in Egypt with Dental Departures. Contact our Customer Service Team to get a free quote or talk about the other services we offer, such as hotel bookings, insurance and finance. Or you can schedule your appointment with us online any time of the day or night, at no charge to you.

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