Treatments / Crowns & bridges
Crowns and bridges in Medellín
A crown covers and protects a tooth that has lost too much of its structure to hold a filling. A bridge uses crowns on the neighboring teeth to replace one that's missing. Both are made in a dental lab from zirconia or E-max.
Do you really need a crown?
A crown means reshaping the whole tooth, so we only recommend one when a smaller repair won't last.
Healthy tooth, color or shape issue
A veneer covers only the front and keeps more of your tooth.
Small to medium damage
A white filling usually does the job.
Large damage, or after a root canal
A crown holds the tooth together so it doesn't crack.
Zirconia or E-max?
Neither is best for every tooth. We choose based on where the tooth is and how hard you bite. Both cost the same.
| Zirconia | E-max (lithium disilicate) | |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | Very strong | Strong |
| Look | Natural, slightly more opaque | Very lifelike translucency |
| Best for | Back teeth, bridges, people who grind | Front teeth you see when you smile |
| Price per tooth | from $2.500.000 | from $2.500.000 |
How a bridge is priced
Each tooth in a bridge is priced like a crown, including the replacement tooth in the middle. To replace one missing tooth, the bridge has three units, so it starts at $7.500.000. Longer bridges are quoted after your exam.
If the neighboring teeth are healthy, an implant may be the better choice, since it doesn't touch them. We'll walk you through both.
When the tooth needs rebuilding first
If a lot of the tooth is missing, we first rebuild its core so the crown has something solid to sit on. A core build-up starts at $500.000 per tooth and is only added when it's needed.
How long it takes: crowns are made in a lab, so you'll need at least two visits. Your plan includes the dates.
What crowns and bridges cost
All prices in COP. Starting prices, confirmed after your exam and X-rays.
Book it.
Send us a photo of the tooth and any X-rays you have. We'll reply in English with your options.
Visit us in El Poblado
Torre Médica Salud y Servicios, Office 1302
Ciudad del Río, El Poblado, Medellín