Dental Crowns in Sydney: Cost, Types and What to Expect

A dental crown at Vivaldi Smile Artisans costs $2,200. Crowns restore teeth that are cracked, heavily filled, worn or weakened after root canal treatment, protecting the tooth while looking and functioning like a natural one. Here is what is included, when a crown is the right choice, and how it compares with smaller restorations.

How Much Does a Dental Crown Cost in Sydney?

At Vivaldi Smile Artisans, a dental crown is $2,200. That covers the full treatment for the crowned tooth: preparation, the custom-made crown itself, and fitting. Because every crown is individually made to match your bite and the shade of your surrounding teeth, the price reflects both the material and the precision work involved.

When Do You Need a Crown?

Crowns are recommended when a tooth needs more protection than a filling can give: a large cavity or old filling that has left the tooth weak, a crack, significant wear, or a tooth that has had root canal treatment. A crown covers and holds the whole tooth together, where a filling only rebuilds part of it.

What Types of Crowns Do You Offer?

We use porcelain and ceramic crowns, chosen for strength and for how naturally they match the surrounding teeth. Where a tooth is suitable, a crown can be designed and fitted in a single visit using our CEREC same-day crown technology, so there is no temporary crown and no second appointment. Dr Patricia or your treating dentist will explain which option suits your tooth, and the fee is the same $2,200 either way.

Crown, Filling or Veneer: Which Does Your Tooth Need?

It depends on how much healthy tooth remains and what job the restoration has to do. A filling ($350 to $1,500) repairs a contained cavity. A veneer (around $780 to $2,100) is a cosmetic cover for the front surface of a structurally sound tooth. A crown ($2,200) protects a tooth that is weakened or heavily restored. We will always recommend the smallest restoration that genuinely does the job.

What to Expect From Crown Treatment

The tooth is prepared and scanned, and your crown is custom made to fit your bite and match your surrounding teeth. You will be numb during preparation, so the visit is about pressure rather than pain, and we will talk you through caring for the crowned tooth afterwards.

How Long Does a Crown Last?

With good care, crowns commonly last 10 to 15 years and often longer. Good brushing, flossing around the crown edge, and regular check-ups are what protect the tooth underneath.

Does Health Insurance Cover Crowns?

Crowns typically fall under major dental. Many policies provide partial cover, depending on your fund, your level of cover, and your annual limits. We can give you the item number before treatment so you can confirm your rebate.

Dental Crown Cost FAQs

How much does a dental crown cost in Sydney?

At Vivaldi Smile Artisans, a dental crown is $2,200, covering preparation, the custom-made crown, and fitting.

Is a crown covered by health insurance?

Crowns usually fall under major dental, and many policies provide partial cover depending on your fund, level of cover and annual limits. We can supply the item number so you can check before treatment.

How long does a dental crown last?

Commonly 10 to 15 years and often longer with good oral care and regular check-ups.

Is a crown better than a filling?

They do different jobs. A filling repairs a contained cavity; a crown protects a tooth that is cracked, weakened or heavily restored by covering it completely. We recommend the smallest restoration that genuinely does the job.

Does getting a crown hurt?

The tooth is numbed during preparation, so you should feel pressure rather than pain, and any sensitivity afterwards usually settles quickly.

Can I get a crown in one visit?

Often, yes. Where the tooth is suitable, our CEREC same-day crown technology lets us design and fit your crown in a single appointment, with no temporary crown and no second visit.

What are dental crowns made from?

We use porcelain and ceramic crowns, selected for strength and for how closely they match your surrounding teeth. Your dentist will recommend the material that suits the tooth being treated.

If a tooth is cracked, worn or heavily filled, book an appointment and we will confirm whether a crown is the right protection and exactly what it will cost. No referral needed.