Understand dental crowns, the options to discuss with a qualified clinician and what to confirm before planning a visit to Shiraz.
Key points
- Discuss your individual suitability, alternatives and risks with the treating clinician.
- Ask for written preparation and recovery instructions, including your medicines and follow-up.
- Confirm the healthcare facility, full costs and arrangements before booking travel.
On this page
- What are dental crowns?
- When is a dental crown needed?
- How is a dental crown done in Iran?
- Different types of dental crowns
- Porcelain or ceramic crowns
- Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns
- Resin crowns
- Crowns made of gold or metal alloys
- Dental crowns recovery
- Dental crowns vs. bridges
- A practical point for your care
- Planning treatment in Shiraz
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What are dental crowns?
Dental crowns (or tooth crowns) are basically prosthetic fixed devices adjusting into existing teeth or implants by a prosthodontist or a dentist. Crowns or caps cover and restore a damaged/broken tooth or implant.
Besides strengthening the tooth, a crown improves the appearance, shape or alignment of your tooth. A crown can also be placed on top of an implant to provide a functional tooth-like shape and structure.
When is a dental crown needed?
- You’ve had a root canal therapy,
- You had a filling long time ago and it has fallen out,
- Your filled tooth needs support,
- You have a weak tooth which needs to be protected from fracturing,
- You have a discolored or misshaped tooth,
- Your tooth is cracked, damaged or broken due to decay or some other reasons,
- You want to attach a bridge, or
- You’ve got a dental implant which needs a crown placement.
How is a dental crown done in Iran?
At first, the dentist applies local anesthesia to the underlying gum of the damaged tooth. Then, the tooth shall be prepared to receive the crown. To this end, the dentist may file down and rub the tooth to prepare it for the crown placement. If the cavity or decay does not leave any structure to be covered, the dentist will create a crown base first.
Different types of dental crowns
With the many advantages of a crown, you may choose to get a crown but wonder what type of dental crown would work better for you. So, here are the different types of crowns and their advantages:
Porcelain or ceramic crowns
These crowns can be matched perfectly to the color of your natural teeth. So, they are used when a front tooth is damaged.
Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns
Porcelain bonded to a metal shell is a great option when both the strength and beauty are desired. These crowns provide more strength compared to that of a porcelain crown.
Resin crowns
Although the low price of resin crowns may catch your eyes, you need to know that resin is prone to fracture and decay. So, they will wear down as time goes by.
Crowns made of gold or metal alloys
Other materials used in crowns are gold and metal alloys. These alloys are generally stronger than porcelain. They do not wear away the underlying gum tissue over time. However, their color is not desired by many. So, they are used/recommended for back teeth.
Dental crowns recovery
There’s a short period of recovery after getting a tooth crown. You’ll feel numbness around your tooth for some hours after the placement. You may experience some degree of pain and discomfort for a few days following the procedure. There’s sometimes bruising and swelling at the affected spot. Irritation is also normal. All these signs will subside within a few days or a week.
Dental crowns vs. bridges
While crowns cover a damaged tooth or dental implant, bridges cover and fill in the gap made by a missing tooth or the space between two crowns. The bridge is kept in place as it’s attached to the neighboring teeth or crowns. Unlike removable dentures, bridges and crowns cannot be removed except by a dentist.
As with crowns, you can have a variety of choices for the materials for bridges. Your dentist will help you decide which one is more preferable for you, depending on the location of the missing teeth, personal and dental condition of each patient and the budget of the patient.
A practical point for your care
Before an operation, the pre-assessment team should review your health, previous tests and all medicines and supplements. Ask for written instructions on medicines, eating, drinking and aftercare that apply to your planned procedure.[1]
Planning treatment in Shiraz
Ask SanaMedTour about the appropriate specialty, appointment arrangements and practical support for your visit. The treating clinician confirms the diagnosis, treatment options, suitability and follow-up after assessment.
Request an itemised written quote identifying the clinician, facility, tests, treatment, medicines, reviews and any accommodation or transfers included.
Sources
[1] NHS: Preparing for surgery — supports the individual-care planning note above. ↑ Back to text
Editorial adaptation: 25 October 2026. General information for planning and discussion; your clinician’s individual instructions take priority.