Dental crowns at Trust Dental Surgery cost from $950 (metal) to $1,300 (zirconia) before GST. The price includes tooth preparation, 3D scan, temporary crown, and final crown fitting. Crowns are generally not Medisave claimable on their own, but are included when part of a dental implant package (up to $1,950 Medisave per implant).
How Much Does a Dental Crown Cost in Singapore?
A dental crown in Singapore costs between $950 and $1,300 before GST at Trust Dental Surgery, depending on the material chosen. The price includes tooth preparation, 3D intraoral scan, a temporary crown while the permanent one is being made, and the final crown fitting.
Dental Crown Pricing at Trust Dental Surgery
| Crown type | Cost (before GST) | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| Metal crown | $950 | Back teeth (strength) |
| Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) | $1,200 | Back teeth (balance of strength & aesthetics) |
| Porcelain (e.max) | $1,200 | Front teeth (natural appearance) |
| Zirconia | $1,300 | Front or back teeth (strength & aesthetics) |
All prices are before GST (9%). The price includes tooth preparation, 3D scan, temporary crown, and the final crown fitting.
What Affects the Cost?
1. Material
This is the biggest factor. Metal crowns are the most affordable, while zirconia and porcelain offer better aesthetics at a higher price point. Zirconia is increasingly popular as it combines strength with good aesthetics.
2. Location of the Tooth
Front teeth may require more precise colour matching and extra lab work to achieve a natural look, which can affect the price.
3. Additional Treatments Needed
If the tooth needs a root canal before the crown, or a core build-up (rebuilding the tooth structure to support the crown), these are additional costs.
4. Complexity
Teeth that are severely broken down, have very little structure remaining, or are difficult to access may require more clinical time.
Can I Use Medisave for a Dental Crown?
Dental crowns on their own are generally not Medisave claimable. However, there are exceptions:
- Crown on a dental implant: When a crown is part of an implant restoration, the implant surgery is Medisave claimable up to $1,950 per implant
- Crown after surgical treatment: If the crown is placed after a qualifying surgical procedure
For standalone crowns (e.g., crown after a root canal on a natural tooth), payment is typically out of pocket or through dental insurance.
Insurance Coverage
Many employer-provided dental insurance plans and private dental plans cover crowns partially or fully. Common coverage patterns:
- Major restorative coverage: Typically covers 50% to 80% of the crown cost, up to an annual limit
- Corporate dental plans: May cover crowns up to a per-visit or annual cap
Check with your insurer for specific coverage details. We provide itemised invoices for insurance claims.
How to Choose the Right Crown
- Front teeth: Porcelain (e.max) or high-translucency zirconia for a highly natural appearance
- Back teeth: Zirconia for a strong combination of strength and aesthetics
- Budget option: PFM or metal crowns still offer good durability at a lower price
- Heavy grinders: Zirconia or metal for maximum durability
Our recommendation: For most patients, a zirconia crown offers excellent overall value — it is extremely strong, looks natural, and is priced at $1,300 at Trust Dental Surgery. Your dentist will recommend the most suitable option based on your specific tooth and needs.
How Our Dentists Match Crown Material to Your Tooth
The figure you pay is tied to the material, and the material is a clinical choice — so it helps to know how we arrive at it. Before quoting, our dentists look at four things: the tooth's position, your bite force, how visible the tooth is, and what you want to spend.
Position of the tooth
A molar doing heavy chewing is treated differently from an upper front tooth. For molars we usually recommend zirconia ($1,300) or, where the tooth is hidden, a metal crown ($950) — both hold up well under load. Front teeth are quoted with appearance in mind, where porcelain (e.max, $1,200) or high-translucency zirconia gives the most natural result.
Bite and grinding
If you grind or clench, we steer toward zirconia or metal for their resistance to chipping, since a fractured crown means repeat cost later. We may also suggest a night guard to protect the investment.
Visibility and budget together
On a back tooth where looks matter less, a PFM crown ($1,200) or metal crown ($950) keeps costs down without compromising function. We lay out the options and their prices so the decision is yours.
Because the material drives the price, we never decide it for you behind the scenes. You see the recommended option, the alternatives, and the exact fee before treatment starts.
What Is Included in the Price?
At Trust Dental Surgery, the crown price includes:
- Tooth preparation and shaping
- 3D intraoral scan
- Temporary crown
- Lab fabrication of the permanent crown
- Final fitting and cementation
- Bite adjustment
Additional treatments such as root canal, core build-up, or extraction are priced separately and will be discussed with you before any work begins.
What the 3D Scan Step Involves
One line item in every crown price is the 3D intraoral scan. Instead of a putty mould, we capture your prepared tooth and bite with a handheld scanner that builds a precise digital model in minutes. The file goes directly to the laboratory, which helps the crown fit accurately and reduces remakes or adjustments — part of why the quoted price covers the fitting without surprise add-ons. It is also more comfortable, with no tray or setting material for patients who gag easily.
