- Priced
- Per tooth
- Materials on our list
- Zirconia, E.max all-ceramic
- Root canal if needed
- Separate line, done before the crown
- Time in Istanbul
- Usually 5–10 days
- Post, core or gum work
- Set in the written plan after assessment
- Exact cost
- Written plan after examination and X-rays
Zirconia crowns Turkey cost per tooth
Crowns on our list are priced per tooth, with one range for zirconia and one for E.max. Where a tooth falls within its range depends mostly on its position, how much characterisation the laboratory adds, and whether it must match natural neighbours closely.
| Treatment | Price range (TRY) | Approx. GBP | Approx. EUR | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zirconia crown (per tooth) | 5,000–7,000 | £75–£105 | €90–€125 | $100–$140 |
| E.max all-ceramic crown (per tooth) | 8,000–12,000 | £120–£180 | €145–€220 | $160–$240 |
| Root canal treatment incl. filling (per tooth) | 4,000–7,000 | £60–£105 | €70–€125 | $80–$140 |
| Composite filling (per tooth) | 1,750–2,500 | £25–£40 | €30–€45 | $35–$50 |
Please note: these ranges come from our clinic price list and are shared to help you plan a budget. They are information, not a quote or an offer. The exact cost can only be set after an examination, any X-rays or scans needed, and a written treatment plan. Our list is in Turkish lira; amounts in pounds, euros and dollars are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank rate of 23 October 2026, and change with the exchange rate.
For how crowns are prepared and fitted, and when a crown is truly needed, see our main page on zirconia crowns in Turkey.
Zirconia or E.max: how the price difference relates to the material
An E.max crown sits higher on our list than a zirconia crown. The difference mostly reflects how the two are made and fitted rather than one being “better”. E.max is a glass-ceramic that is often individually stained and glazed to imitate the translucency of enamel, and it is bonded to the tooth with an adhesive technique that takes more chair time. Zirconia is milled from a dense block and is very strong, which makes it a common choice for molars, people who grind, and teeth that carry heavy biting forces.
In practice many plans use both: E.max on the front teeth that show most, zirconia further back. A very dark tooth or one with a metal post may suit zirconia even at the front, because its opacity hides the colour underneath. Our article zirconia vs E.max compares the two in detail. The material is your dentist's recommendation after examining the tooth and your bite, not something to choose on price alone.
When a root canal comes first, and what it adds
A root canal is needed before a crown when the nerve inside the tooth is infected, dying or likely to be exposed by preparation. Typical signs are lingering pain to heat or cold, pain on biting, a gum swelling, or a dark area at the root tip on X-ray. Some teeth show no symptoms at all and the problem is only seen on X-ray.
On our list a root canal including the filling is TRY 4,000–7,000 per tooth (about £60–£105). The range is wide because a single-rooted front tooth is a much shorter treatment than a curved, three-rooted molar, and retreating a tooth that already has an old root filling takes longer again. Root-filled back teeth are usually crowned afterwards to protect them from splitting.
A tooth that has lost a lot of structure may also need a post or core build-up before the crown. These are not on our printed list and are set in the written plan after assessment. Root canal work at our clinic is carried out by Dt. Berke Erdal; see root canal costs in Turkey for more.
Worked examples: one tooth to ten
These examples add our listed ranges together to show how a crown plan is built. They are arithmetic only, not quotes, and they include nothing beyond the lines named.
| Treatment | Price range (TRY) | Approx. GBP | Approx. EUR | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example: root canal + zirconia crown on one molar | 9,000–14,000 | £135–£210 | €160–€250 | $180–$280 |
| Example: root canal + E.max crown on one front tooth | 12,000–19,000 | £180–£285 | €215–€345 | $240–$380 |
| Example: 2 old crowns replaced with E.max | 16,000–24,000 | £240–£360 | €290–€440 | $320–$480 |
| Example: 4 zirconia crowns on back teeth | 20,000–28,000 | £300–£420 | €360–€500 | $400–$560 |
| Example: 6 E.max crowns on front teeth | 48,000–72,000 | £720–£1,080 | €870–€1,320 | $960–$1,440 |
| Example: 6 E.max front + 4 zirconia back crowns | 68,000–100,000 | £1,020–£1,500 | €1,230–€1,820 | $1,360–$2,000 |
Please note: these ranges come from our clinic price list and are shared to help you plan a budget. They are information, not a quote or an offer. The exact cost can only be set after an examination, any X-rays or scans needed, and a written treatment plan. Our list is in Turkish lira; amounts in pounds, euros and dollars are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank rate of 23 October 2026, and change with the exchange rate.
Any of these could change after examination: an X-ray may show that one of the teeth needs a root canal, or that a tooth thought to need a crown can be restored with a filling.
What moves a crown towards the upper end of its range
Within each range, the main factors are the tooth and the work around it, not extras added for their own sake:
- Front or back. Front crowns that must match natural neighbours need more laboratory characterisation.
- Replacing an old crown. Removing an existing crown, assessing the tooth underneath and reshaping it takes more time than preparing a tooth for the first time.
- Gum position. A crown edge that has to sit close to or under the gum needs more careful impressions or scans.
- Bite. Heavy grinding or an unusual bite can mean extra adjustment appointments.
Things that change the total but are separate lines include fillings on other teeth, gum treatment, and any posts or core build-ups. Bridges, where a crown on each side carries a false tooth across a gap, are planned on their own; see dental bridges in Turkey.
Crowns that are not needed cost the most
The most expensive crown, over a lifetime, is one placed on a tooth that did not need it. A crown removes enamel from every side, and that tooth will need a crown for the rest of its life, with each replacement taking a little more structure. Crowning healthy teeth also carries a known risk that the nerve later becomes inflamed, which can mean a root canal you would not otherwise have needed.
A crown is appropriate for a tooth that is broken, heavily filled, cracked, worn down by grinding, or root-filled at the back of the mouth. For a sound tooth whose only problem is colour or shape, whitening, bonding or a veneer usually keeps far more of the tooth. If a plan proposes crowns on teeth that look healthy, ask why for each one. Our Turkey teeth cost page explains how crown-based smiles can look lower-priced at first.
How many days, and how timing affects cost
Most crown treatment takes about 5–10 days in Istanbul. Simple cases with a few crowns and no root canals are often at the shorter end; larger cases, or those that need root canal treatment first, need longer so that the tooth can settle and the crowns can be tried in before final cementation.
Your preliminary plan states the expected number of days after a dentist has reviewed the photos and any X-rays you send on WhatsApp. Plan your trip around that figure. Shortening the stay usually means skipping the try-in, and a crown that is cemented without one is harder to correct afterwards. We can help arrange an airport transfer and accommodation for the length of your plan; see how long to stay in Turkey for dental work.
Frequently asked questions
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This page gives general information and is not a substitute for an examination. Whether a treatment is suitable for you, and how long it takes, is decided after your dentist has examined you and reviewed your X-rays.