Dental crowns in Palma de Mallorca
A dental crown, also known as a cap, is a custom-made piece that completely covers a badly damaged tooth to protect it and restore its shape, function and appearance. It is also placed on implants to replace a missing tooth, and several crowns joined together form a bridge.
Our dental crown specialists mainly work with zirconia, a very strong and natural-looking material. We fit them at Udemax Miramar and Emardental, in Palma, and your first visit is free.
Strong and natural-looking
Designed with a scanner and made in the laboratory
With a temporary crown in between
First visit and diagnosis
Need a crown or want to replace an old one? Book an appointment
We examine the tooth, explain whether you need a crown or whether an onlay is enough, and give you a detailed quote.
Leave us your details and we will call you back within three hours.
What is a dental crown?
It is a fixed restoration that covers the whole visible part of the tooth. It is cemented onto your own tooth, once prepared, or screwed or cemented onto an implant. Once fitted, it behaves like a natural tooth: you chew with it, brush it the same way and it doesn't come out.
It is used when little healthy tooth remains and a smaller restoration would not be enough. If the damage is less, we first consider an inlay or onlay or a restoration, which keep more tooth.
When is a crown needed?
The most common reasons are:
- A tooth badly destroyed by decay.
- A molar treated with a root canal, which becomes more fragile.
- A tooth with a large fracture or crack.
- Severe wear causing sensitivity.
- Replacing a missing tooth on an implant.
- Replacing old crowns that look poor or have failed.
Types of crown by support
A crown can be placed on different supports:
On your own tooth
The tooth is prepared and the crown covers it completely. This is usual after a root canal or a large fracture.
Root canal treatmentOn an implant
It replaces a missing tooth without touching the neighbouring teeth. It is one of the longest-lasting solutions.
Dental implantsBridge
Several crowns joined together, supported by the teeth or implants on either side, to replace one or more missing teeth. The piece that replaces the missing tooth is called a pontic.
Crown materials
Zirconia
The one we use most: very strong, like metal, and natural-looking. Suitable for back and front teeth.
Monolithic and translucent zirconia
A single piece of zirconia, more translucent than classic zirconia and very strong.
Lithium disilicate
A very aesthetic ceramic, mainly for front teeth.
Porcelain-fused-to-metal
The classic option, strong but less aesthetic: over time a dark edge can show at the gum.
Metal-free
Zirconia and lithium disilicate contain no metal, so they don't darken the gum and blend in better.
Worth bearing in mind
Fitting a crown requires preparing the tooth by 1 to 2 mm, and this preparation is not reversible.
How is a dental crown fitted?
Preparation
Under local anaesthetic, we prepare the tooth so the crown fits, usually by 1 to 2 mm. If you are very anxious, at Udemax Miramar we can do it under conscious sedation.
Records and temporary
We take records with an intraoral scanner, choose the shade, and the crown is made in the laboratory or with CAD/CAM technology. In the meantime you wear a temporary crown.
Cementing and adjustment
At the second visit we try in the crown, check the fit and bite and cement it. We adjust whatever is needed so it fits naturally.
How to look after your dental crown
A well-cared-for crown lasts many years:
- Brush twice a day, including the edge of the crown next to the gum.
- Use floss or interdental brushes every day; for bridges, a special floss to pass underneath.
- While you have the temporary, avoid hard and sticky food on that side.
- Don't bite hard objects such as ice or pens.
- If you clench or grind your teeth, wear a night guard.
- Attend your check-ups: the gum and the tooth under the crown also need monitoring.
Can old crowns be replaced?
Yes. Many old porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns show a dark edge at the gum, have worn or no longer fit. They can be replaced with zirconia crowns, which are more aesthetic and stronger.
Before replacing them we check the tooth underneath, as it sometimes needs treatment. If you have several crowns or teeth to treat, you may be interested in our oral rehabilitation page.
Our dental crown specialists
Crowns are designed and fitted by the prosthodontics and oral rehabilitation team at Clínicas Udemax, who assess each case to choose the most suitable material and type of crown.
Where we fit dental crowns
We fit dental crowns at two of our clinics in Palma: Udemax Miramar and Emardental.
Restorative dentistry
Udemax Miramar
Outpatient department, Hospital Juaneda Miramar
Camí de la Vileta, 30 · 07011 Palma
- Monday to Thursday
- 9:00–13:00 · 16:00–20:00
- Friday
- 9:00–20:00
By car
Paid parking at the Hospital Juaneda Miramar car park, a one-minute walk away, plus street parking. There is also free parking on Camí de la Vileta, about a 10-minute walk away.
Go to the car parkBy bus
EMT bus routes 6, 8 and 29, stopping at "Policlínica", in front of the hospital.
View bus routeBy taxi
Taxi ranks at Camí de la Vileta, 51 and Carrer de Pasqual Ribot, 1.
Restorative dentistry
Emardental
Carrer d’Alfons el Magnànim, 2, ground floor
Bons Aires · 07004 Palma
- Monday to Thursday
- 9:00–13:00 · 16:00–20:00
- Friday
- 9:00–13:00
By car
Street parking and the Santa Pagesa underground pay car park (Carrer d’Ausiàs March, 26), a 4-minute walk away. There is also a pay car park at s’Escorxador, about a 5-minute walk away.
Go to the car parkBy bus
EMT bus routes 12, 20, 24 and 40, stopping at "Pl. d’Abú Yahya", "Alfons el Magnànim" or "31 de desembre".
View bus routeBy taxi
Taxi rank at Plaça d’Abú Yahya, 2.
Frequently asked questions about dental crowns
Is a cap the same as a crown?
Yes. Cap is the everyday name for a dental crown: a piece that covers the whole tooth.
What is a post and crown?
When a tooth with a root canal has very little structure left, a post is placed inside the root for support, the core is rebuilt and the crown is cemented on top.
Does getting a crown hurt?
No. Preparation is done under local anaesthetic, and cementing usually doesn’t need any. Afterwards there may be some sensitivity for a few days.
How long does a dental crown last?
Many years if well cared for. It depends on the material, your bite, whether you clench your teeth, and your hygiene and check-ups.
Zirconia or porcelain?
Zirconia is stronger and today also very aesthetic, so it is the one we use most. For highly visible front teeth we sometimes choose lithium disilicate for its translucency.
What is a crown on an implant like?
It is custom-made for the implant and screwed or cemented onto it. It replaces the missing tooth without preparing the neighbouring teeth.
Can an old crown be replaced?
Yes. It is removed, the tooth underneath is checked and a new crown is fitted, usually in zirconia.
How much does a dental crown cost in Palma?
It depends on the material and whether it goes on a tooth or an implant. At your free first visit we give you a detailed quote, and you can finance your treatment.