At Smile Dental Turkey, dental crowns are the foundation of our full smile makeovers. Because a dental crown covers the entire tooth, we can use a full set of them to achieve a dramatic, harmonious and flawless new smile. This allows us to fix multiple cosmetic issues at once:
- Severe staining or discoloration that whitening can’t fix
- Gaps and spacing between teeth
- Crookedness or misalignment
- Uneven, short or poorly shaped teeth
What is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown, often called a “cap,” is a custom-made covering that fits over the entire visible portion of a tooth or dental implant. While it’s great for fixing a single damaged tooth, its true power lies in its ability to totally transform a smile.
Think of it as a new, perfect exterior for your tooth. Its main features include:
- 360-Degree Coverage: Unlike a veneer which only covers the front surface, a dental crown covers the entire tooth. This gives us unparalleled strength and support.
- Total Transformation: A dental crown allows us to totally re-design a tooth’s shape, size, color and alignment, giving us total artistic control over the outcome.
- Super Strength & Durability: Made from robust materials like Zirconia and E-Max porcelain, dental crowns are built to withstand chewing forces and provide a long lasting solution.
A Note on “Veneers” vs. Dental Crowns for Smile Makeovers
Patients often ask for “veneers” for a full smile transformation. It’s a common term but it’s important to understand the difference.
While traditional dental veneers are thin shells that cover only the front surface of a tooth, they are best for minor cosmetic changes. For the comprehensive, durable and perfectly aligned results our patients want in a full smile makeover, we only use dental crowns. We have prepared a detailed comparison between dental crowns and veneers to help you understand the suitability of each option.
This means not only a beautiful, Hollywood style smile but also a strong, stable and perfectly functioning bite for years to come. When you see a stunning, uniform smile, it’s often the result of expertly crafted dental crowns.
Dental Crown Materials: Technology, Speed, and Beauty
At Smile Dental Turkey, we combine artistry with technology to give you the smile of your dreams. We offer three types of dental crowns: Zirconia, E-max, and Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM).
With advanced CAD/CAM technology and our in-house laboratory, we have total control over the quality and design of every dental crown. This means we can craft your custom, permanent smile in as little as 48 hours, so you get the best results without the wait.
1. Zirconia Porcelain Crowns: Strength and Beauty
Zirconia is a high-tech ceramic known as “ceramic steel”. It has the strength of a metal substructure with the porcelain-like appearance of porcelain. The result is a restoration that is almost indestructible and flawless.
Best For:
- Full smile makeovers, especially for patients who want bright, opaque, “Hollywood white” shades.
- Correcting significant alignment or bite issues (e.g. overbite, underbite).
- Masking severely discoloured teeth or teeth that have had root canal treatment.
- Use on both front and back teeth as it’s universal strength.
Wondering whether crowns can correct a bite problem? Read our guide: can overbite and crossbite patients have full-set crowns?
Key Advantages:
- Super Strong: Resistant to chipping, cracking and wear.
- Beautiful: Flawless appearance.
- 100% Biocompatible: Metal-free, perfect for patients with metal sensitivities.
- Versatile: Solution for many complex dental problems.
At Smile Dental Turkey, we know every smile is unique. While Zirconia is our most popular material for its unbeatable strength and beauty, we take it a step further by offering three different collections. So you can choose the exact aesthetic you want for your new smile.
In fact, our British Dental Patient Report — based on 9,333 real treatments — found that around 75% of the crowns we place are Zirconium, most often chosen to protect and rebuild natural teeth.
All our Zirconia crowns are designed and milled with advanced CAD/CAM technology in our in-house lab, so a perfect fit and fast turnaround.
1. Standard Zirconia Porcelain Crowns: Natural & Durable
Our Standard Zirconia collection is the perfect choice for a beautiful smile restoration. These crowns are made to match the natural shades of tooth enamel, so a healthy and seamless look. They have all the great strength and durability you expect from Zirconia, so a great and reliable base for a full smile makeover.
This option is best for:
- Patients looking for a significant yet natural looking smile enhancement.
- Restoring teeth to a healthy, vibrant and natural appearance.
- Anyone looking for high quality, long lasting, excellent value.
Zirconium Porcelain Crowns Before and Afters
2. Extra White Zirconia Porcelain Crowns: The Hollywood Smile
For those who want a dazzling, celebrity-style smile, our Extra White collection is the answer. These crowns are made from a special Zirconia formula that provides maximum whiteness and opacity. This blocks out any underlying tooth discolouration and gives a strikingly bright, uniform white shade that really stands out.
This option is best for:
- Patients who want a bold, glamorous and eye-catching “Hollywood Smile”.
- Getting the whitest possible shade (e.g. EW00) for a full smile makeover.
- Creating a dramatic and transformational look with ultimate whiteness.
Extra White Zirconium Porcelain Crowns Before and Afters
3. Smile High Translucency (HT) Zirconia Crowns: The Peak of Natural Realism
This is our most advanced and premium Zirconia option. High Translucency (HT) Zirconia is a state of the art material that allows light to pass through it in a way that mimics natural tooth enamel. This gives subtle depth and vitality, so the crowns are almost undistinguishable from real teeth.
And our Smile HT Zirconia collection gives you the best of both worlds: the natural looking aesthetics of E-max, combined with the strength and versatility of Zirconia.
This option is best for:
- Patients looking for the most natural looking crown.
- Natural colour and translucency.
- Front and back teeth, aesthetic focused without compromising on strength.
High Translucency Zirconium Porcelain Crowns Before and Afters
2. E-max Crowns: Natural Looking Aesthetics
E-max is a world leading all-ceramic crown made from a single block of lithium disilicate. This material is famous for its life-like translucency that mimics the delicate and subtle appearance of natural tooth enamel. It’s the top choice for an undetectable, natural looking restoration.
Best For:
- Front teeth where aesthetics is the top priority.
- Patients who want the most natural, subtle and seamless smile makeover.
- Teeth in good condition without dark discolouration. Important Note: Due to its translucent nature, E-max is not recommended for covering darkly stained teeth, teeth with metal posts or for patients with significant bite problems. In these cases, Zirconia is the better option. Don’t be sad if you are looking for E.max but are not a good candidate — we now have Smile High Translucency Zirconium Crowns.
Key Advantages:
- Unbeatable Natural Look: The best material to replicate the look of real teeth.
- Very Durable: Strong and long lasting especially for front teeth.
- 100% Metal-Free: Completely biocompatible and aesthetically pure.
- Less Tooth Preparation: Often requires less tooth reduction than other crown types.
At Smile Dental Turkey, we offer official E-max brand crowns at a fraction of the cost you would find elsewhere in Europe, so premium quality is affordable.
E-max Porcelain Crowns Before and Afters
3. Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) Crowns: The Classic Strong Solution
PFM crowns are a dental classic, strong and reliable. They are made with a strong, durable metal alloy interior and a layer of tooth-coloured porcelain on the outside. This hybrid structure provides long-term durability.
Best For:
- Back teeth (molars) that bear heavy chewing forces.
- As a strong foundation for long-span dental bridges.
- Patients looking for a very durable and cost-effective solution.
Key Advantages:
- Proven Strength and Reliability: A trusted solution with decades of clinical success.
- Very Durable: The metal core provides long-term function.
- Great for Dental Bridges: The underlying strength is ideal for multiple teeth.
- Cost-Effective: The most affordable option for a strong, aesthetic crown.
Your Dental Crown Journey: A Step-by-Step Guide to a New Smile in Days
At Smile Dental Turkey, we have simplified the dental crown process into a comfortable, precise and super fast experience. Thanks to our in-house laboratory and CAD/CAM technology, we can complete your entire smile transformation in just a few days not weeks.
Here’s what to expect during your visit.
Step 1: The Initial Consultation & Digital Smile Design (Visit 1)
This is the most important phase where we co-design your perfect smile. You could also get a free dental online consultation from your online patient coordinator to understand your dental treatment plan and price before visiting us.
- Comprehensive Examination: Your journey starts with a detailed chat with one of our cosmetic dentists. We will listen to your goals and desires for your new smile.
- Advanced Diagnostics: We take a panoramic X-ray and if necessary a 3D (CBCT) scan to get a full picture of your dental health. This is the foundation of your new crowns.
- Digital Impressions: We use an intraoral scanner to take a 3D digital model of your teeth. No messy, uncomfortable traditional putty impressions.
- Collaborative Smile Design: This is where the magic happens. You and your dentist will sit down together to choose the details of your smile. You will select:
- The Material: Zirconia, E-max or PFM.
- The Collection (if Zirconia): Standard, Extra White or Smile High Translucency.
- The Shade: From natural shades to Hollywood whites.
- The Shape & Length: Customised to fit your facial features.
- Treatment Plan: Once you are happy with the design, we will finalise your treatment plan.
Step 2: Gentle Tooth Preparation (Visit 1)
After the design is approved, we will prepare your teeth.
- Local Anaesthesia: We will administer local anaesthesia to numb the area. Your comfort is our priority and you will not feel any pain during this process.
- Minimal Reshaping: The dentist will gently and precisely reshape a thin layer of the natural tooth enamel. This is a crucial step to create the space for the crown to fit over the tooth without looking bulky.
- Temporary Crowns: We will take a final digital scan of your prepared teeth and fit you with high-quality temporary crowns. These will protect your teeth, allow you to eat comfortably and give you a sneak peek of your new smile while our lab works on your permanent crowns.
Step 3: In-House Laboratory Craftsmanship (The 48 Hour Turnaround)
This is our secret sauce. Your digital scans are sent to our on-site lab where our master technicians start working on your permanent crowns immediately.
- CAD Design: Using special software, your crowns are digitally designed with micro-precision to match the approved smile design.
- CAM Milling: The design is sent to a milling machine which carves your crowns from a solid block of high-grade Zirconia or E-max.
- Artistic Finishing: Our technicians then apply their artistic skills, adding custom staining and glazing to create the depth, translucency and natural look that brings your new smile to life.
Step 4: The Try-In & Final Adjustments (Appointment 2)
Within 48 hours you will return to the clinic for a try-in. This step ensures absolute perfection before final placement.
- Try-In: Your temporary crowns are removed and we will place your new permanent crowns on your teeth without any permanent cement.
- Meticulous Checks: You and your dentist will check everything in the mirror: the colour match, the shape, the length and most importantly how your bite feels.
- Patient Approval: This is your chance to request any final adjustments. We will not proceed until you are 100% happy with every detail of your new smile.
Step 5: Final Cementation – Your New Smile is Ready! (Appointment 2 or 3)
Once you have approved your smile we take the final step.
- Permanent Bonding: The dentist will clean your teeth and the inside of your new crowns before bonding them into place with a strong dental cement.
- Final Polish: We will check your bite and polish your new crowns.
- The Big Reveal: You can now see your completed, beautiful and permanent new smile in the mirror. You are ready to leave the clinic with the confidence you’ve always dreamed of.
Dental Crowns Prices In Turkey
Dental crown prices in Turkey change depending on the materials; all materials are fused to porcelain at our dental clinic.
Crown Material | Best For | Price (One Tooth) | Full Set Crowns(20) |
Zirconium | All-round strength and a beautiful, bright smile. | £195 | £3,335 |
Extra White Zirconium | Achieving the "Extra White" 'Hollywood Smile' look. | £240 | £4,100 |
High Translucency Zirconium | The perfect blend of E.max aesthetics & Zirconium strength. | £240 | £4,100 |
E-max | The most natural, life-like aesthetic results. | £249 | £4,250 |
Metal | Best for long bridges and all on 4 dental Implants. | £145 | £2,500 |
UK vs Turkey Dental Crown Cost Comparison
The table below compares the estimated average price for a single dental crown in a private UK practice versus an internationally accredited dental clinic in Turkey. All dental treatment prices are displayed in Pounds Sterling (£), reflecting the direct saving for British patients.
Crown Material Type | Turkey (Average Per Tooth) | UK Private Clinic (Average Per Tooth) | Estimated Savings Per Tooth |
Metal-Based Porcelain (PFM) | £125 – £195 | £600 – £900 | Up to 79% |
Zirconium Porcelain | £175 – £249 | £800 – £1,200 | Up to 80% |
E-max Porcelain | £210 – £290 | £900 – £1,500 | Up to 81% |
You can also estimate your own treatment instantly with our Turkey Teeth Cost Calculator.
The per-crown saving is significant — but the real picture only becomes clear when you factor in the number of crowns you need, any additional treatments, travel costs, and the package benefits that apply for treatment plans over £3,250. We’ve written a dedicated guide that works through all of these variables with real numbers: how much can you save getting crowns in Turkey vs the UK? It includes a full multi-crown savings table — from 4 crowns to a complete dual arch — alongside three verified patient cases showing exactly what they paid and what the equivalent would have cost at a UK private practice.
Prefer a hassle-free trip? Our all-inclusive Turkey teeth packages bundle your crowns, hotel, airport transfers, and VIP care into one clear price.
The Full Smile Saving (Example: 20 E-max Crowns)
For a full-set smile makeover (20 units of the highly aesthetic E-max material), the cost difference becomes substantial:
- Cost in the UK: £18,000 – £30,000+
- Cost in Turkey: £4,200 – £5,800
- Total Estimated Saving: £13,800 – £24,200
Note: Our dental clinic’s price often includes an all-inclusive package with airport transfers and accommodation, which is never included in the UK private price. If you are curious about full set of veneers prices, check our dental treatment prices page or contact us.
Why Trust Smile Dental Turkey With Your Dental Crowns?
At many clinics, dental crowns are placed by general dentists. At Smile Dental Turkey, every crown case is a collaboration between specialists. Your Cosmetic Dentist leads the smile design. Your Prosthodontist leads the clinical fit and function. You receive the benefit of both disciplines — simultaneously.
If you want to understand exactly who will be working on your smile and what qualifications they hold, visit our team page to meet every dentist in Turkey at our clinic.
Officially Accredited & Verified
We are proud to hold the following credentials, all verifiable and relevant to international patients:
- AACI Accredited (American Accreditation Commission International): Independent international accreditation for dental organisations — verify us on the official AACI registry
- Turkish Dental Association (TDB) — Accredited Member: Ensures our clinic and dentists adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards in Turkey
- Turkish Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery — Member: Reflects our surgical team’s specialist standing
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified by AACI: The internationally recognised standard for quality management in healthcare
- Official Health Tourism Certificate (Turkish Ministry of Health): A mandatory government accreditation for clinics treating international patients — and the document that makes your treatment guarantee legally valid after you return home. Many clinics in Turkey do not hold this certificate.
- HealthTürkiye — Government-Listed Provider: We are officially listed on the Turkish Ministry of Health’s international health-tourism platform (operated by USHAŞ). You can verify our clinic directly on the government .gov.tr portal.
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Our results are independently verified on Trustpilot — not curated testimonials on our own website. With over 1,100 verified reviews from international patients, our track record is visible and transparent.
As Featured in The Sun & The Scotsman
Our smile transformations have been independently covered by two of the UK’s most widely read publications — not as paid advertising, but as genuine editorial features on the quality of care available to patients travelling from the UK.
In-House CAD/CAM Laboratory
Every dental crown is designed and milled on-site in our building. No outsourcing. No quality uncertainty. Direct collaboration between your dentist and our lab technicians. 48-hour turnaround as standard.
Multilingual Team
Our team communicates fluently in English, German, Russian and Dutch — so you will feel fully informed and comfortable at every stage, from your initial enquiry through to your aftercare follow-up at home.
Your Crown Treatment is Guaranteed — Even After You Return Home
The most common concern we hear from international patients is: “What happens if something goes wrong after I fly back?”
Because we hold an Official Health Tourism Certificate issued by the Turkish Ministry of Health, your treatment guarantee is a formal, government-recognised commitment — not a verbal promise or a clinic policy that can be changed at any time. This certification exists specifically to protect international patients.
What your guarantee covers:
- All crown materials used are of the highest international grade (official E-max brand; premium-grade Zirconia)
- Your dental crown work is covered for 5 years in total — a 1-year “No Worries” warranty (covering approved revision travel) plus a 4-year workmanship guarantee
- Any manufacturing or fit issue is addressed under your written treatment guarantee
- You receive a comprehensive aftercare plan and dedicated follow-up contact details before you leave
- Our multilingual team is reachable for support after your return
→ Full details of our warranties and guarantees
The Specialists Behind Your Dental Crown Smile Makeover
A full-set dental crown smile makeover is where cosmetic artistry meets prosthetic precision — so at Smile Dental Turkey your case is led by two kinds of specialist working together, never a single general dentist.
Your smile design — led by our Cosmetic Dentists. Uğur Gültekinler, D.D.S., Özlem Gültekinler, D.D.S. and Yekta Özsoy, D.D.S. plan the aesthetics of your new smile — shade, shape, length, symmetry and proportion to your face — using Digital Smile Design before a single tooth is prepared, so you preview and approve your result first. This is what turns a set of crowns into a genuinely designed, natural-looking smile rather than a generic one.
Your fit and function — led by our Prosthodontists. Mehmet Fatih Özmen, D.D.S. (Specialist Prosthodontist; DDS, Yeditepe University; specialist qualification at Atatürk University) and Fatma Uslu, D.D.S. (Specialist Prosthodontist & Associate Professor) oversee occlusion, bite balance and long-term restorative suitability — essential for any full-arch crown case, or for patients with bite concerns or a history of grinding.
You receive the benefit of both disciplines at once — the artistry of a cosmetic dentist and the clinical precision of a prosthodontist — signed off before your treatment begins. Meet the full team of dentists in Turkey above and read every credential in full.
Dental Crowns Frequently Asked Questions
Metal-porcelain crown or zirconium porcelain crown — which should I choose?
Both restore a tooth’s function and appearance, but they differ in material, aesthetics and longevity. The right choice depends on where the crown sits and what matters most to you:
- Front teeth: zirconium is usually the better choice, as it looks more natural.
- Back teeth: both work well. If strength and budget are the priority, a metal-porcelain (PFM) crown is very reliable. For the most durable and aesthetic option, choose zirconium.
- Metal allergies: zirconium is the clear winner — metal-free and highly biocompatible.
- Budget: a PFM crown at £124 with cash payment gives a durable, functional restoration at a lower price than zirconium at £167.
Your dentist will confirm the right choice for your case at your free consultation.
What is the difference between a cap and a crown?
“Crown” is the technical term used by dentists. “Cap” is an older, informal term that many patients still use, and it describes the same thing — a restoration that caps or covers the entire visible portion of a tooth. If your dentist says you need a crown and you have always called it a cap, you are both talking about the same treatment.
What is the difference between a dental implant and a crown?
Both restore function and appearance, but they address very different problems.
A crown repairs a damaged tooth. It is a tooth-shaped covering placed over an existing tooth — think of it as a helmet for a weakened tooth. A crown is used when a tooth is severely decayed, cracked or broken but the root is still healthy; when a tooth has a large filling and risks fracturing; after root canal treatment; or to improve the appearance of a misshapen or badly discoloured tooth.
An implant replaces a missing tooth entirely, including the root. Think of it as a new tooth from the root up. An implant is the solution when a tooth is missing altogether, or is so damaged it must be extracted. The process involves surgically placing a titanium post into the jawbone, allowing the bone to fuse with it over several months, attaching an abutment, and finally placing a custom crown on top. See our dental implants page for the full procedure.
Are crowns and veneers the same price?
Per tooth, zirconium crowns and veneers are priced the same at £167 with cash payment, and E.max at £213. The difference is clinical rather than financial — a crown covers the whole tooth while a veneer covers only the front surface. Our veneers price guide explains which suits which case.
How many days does a full set of crowns take?
We need five working days to complete a full set of crowns at our clinic in Antalya.
What are the typical turnaround times for lab work?
This is one of the biggest advantages of our clinic: we have our own in-house dental laboratory in the same building. We do not send your case to an outside lab, which saves time, allows immediate quality control, and lets our dentists and master technicians work side by side on your case.
For a full smile makeover of 16 to 20 crowns or veneers, fabrication is completed in as little as 48 to 72 hours. That is why we can complete a full smile transformation, from first appointment to final fitting, in just 5 to 7 days — a process that often takes several weeks or months in the UK.
Still have questions about dental crowns? Start your free online dental consultation — send us a few photos and our team will recommend the right material and shade for your smile, with no obligation.
Mehmet Fatih Özmen D.D.S. is a Prosthodontist at Smile Dental Turkey, specialising in prosthetic dentistry. He completed his dental degree at Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry in 2013 and went on to earn his specialisation in prosthetic dentistry at Atatürk University in 2021.
His expertise covers a broad range of restorative and aesthetic disciplines, including cosmetic dentistry, fixed and removable dentures, dental implant overdentures, temporomandibular joint disorders, and gum contouring.