Dental Crown Guides
Eight guides, split by what you're actually trying to figure out: what a crown will cost you, or what to expect once you've decided to get one. Pick a track below, or jump straight to the calculator if you just want a number.
Cost and coverage
Overall price range$800 to $2,500 before insurance, broken down by what actually drives the number.Cost by materialPorcelain, zirconia, gold, and PFM compared side by side, with lifespan data.With vs without coverageTwo patients, one crown, and the exact math behind a $600 gap.What plans actually payDelta Dental, Cigna, and Medicare coverage rules, deductibles, and annual maximums.Front tooth vs molar pricingWhy the same word, crown, can mean a $1,000 job or a $2,000 one.Root canal plus crown totalStage-by-stage math for the combined procedure, with and without insurance.
Procedure and care
What the procedure involvesTwo visits, what happens at each, and how long recovery takes.Lifespan by material10 to 30 years depending on material and care, plus how to stretch it.
These guides are researched and written by Naomi Foster. See our editorial standards for how we source figures and handle corrections.