Dental Crowns & Bridges in Chembur — Zirconia & E-max
Restore broken, cracked or heavily-filled teeth with zirconia or emax crowns — digital impressions, 5–7 day lab turn, same-day milling where needed, one written quote before any prep.
A zirconia crown in Chembur costs ₹9,500 and an emax crown ₹12,000 at Urban Smiles, with PFM from ₹4,500. A 3-unit full-ceramic bridge starts from ₹22,500. Dr. Prasanna Dhatavkar preps every crown under local anaesthesia; 3D intraoral scans replace putty impressions; same-day CAD/CAM milled crowns are available for emergency cases. A 10-year written warranty covers material failure.
Who this is for
- Post-RCT teeth that need crown protection to prevent vertical root fracture.
- Heavily decayed or broken teeth where a filling won't give enough structural support.
- Patients with one to three missing teeth between healthy neighbours who want a fixed bridge without implant surgery.
- Front teeth that are discoloured, worn or misshapen and need both strength and aesthetics.
What we don't do
- We don't crown a tooth that a large composite filling would hold — crowns involve irreversible prep and we use them when they're the right call.
- We don't recommend a bridge over a missing-tooth gap without also explaining the implant route — you choose with the full picture.
- We don't upgrade you from PFM to zirconia without explaining when zirconia is clinically beneficial vs cosmetically optional.
- We don't use putty impressions — digital scanning is faster, more accurate and spares the gag reflex.
When to consider Veneers & Dental Crowns
You may benefit from veneers & dental crowns in Chembur if you notice:
- Broken or cracked tooth that catches food
- Large filling covering most of the tooth's biting surface
- Tooth just completed root canal treatment
- Discoloured or misshapen front tooth
- Gap of 1–3 teeth needing a fixed — not removable — replacement
Benefits of Veneers & Dental Crowns at Urban Smiles
- Restores 90%+ of natural biting strength — a crown is a structural repair, not just cosmetic
- Protects a brittle post-RCT tooth from vertical root fracture — the main cause of late RCT failure
- Zirconia and emax crowns are metal-free, hypoallergenic, shade-matched to neighbouring teeth
- Bridges replace a missing-tooth gap without surgery — faster and less invasive than implants
- 3D intraoral scan — no gag-inducing putty trays; impressions take 5 minutes
- 10-year written warranty on material failure from certified labs with traceable batch IDs
How the procedure works
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Assessment & digital X-ray
RVG checks the tooth root, pulp and surrounding bone. Crown material (zirconia, emax, PFM) matched to the tooth position, bite load and aesthetic zone.
Equipment: RVG digital X-ray · intraoral camera
Why it matters: Material decision grounded in anatomy, not upsell — a zirconia front crown and a zirconia molar crown are different clinical calls.
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Preparation under local anaesthesia
Decay removed, tooth shaped by 1–1.5 mm to create space for the crown wall. Ferrule effect preserved where possible for root-fracture resistance.
Equipment: High-speed handpiece · fine diamond burs · local anaesthesia
Why it matters: Ferrule preservation is what decides the 10-year survival of a post-RCT crown — not just the material.
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3D intraoral scan
Digital scan of the prep and opposing and neighbouring teeth — 5-minute, contact-free, no putty. Sent directly to the lab.
Equipment: 3D intraoral scanner
Why it matters: No distortion from tray flex or setting time; lab gets precise digital geometry.
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Temporary crown
Chairside provisional crown fitted at the same visit so you leave with a working, presentable tooth. Protects the prep while the permanent crown is fabricated.
Equipment: Provisional resin · bisacrylic material
Why it matters: No exposed prep, no sensitivity between visits, no self-consciousness.
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Lab fabrication
5–7 working days for zirconia or emax from a certified lab. Same-day CAD/CAM in-house milling available for emergency single-tooth cases.
Equipment: CAD/CAM mill · certified lab workflow
Why it matters: Traceable material batch IDs; lab certifications available on request.
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Fitting, try-in & cementation
Crown tried in — shade, margin fit and occlusion verified with articulating paper before permanent cementation. Adjustments done chairside.
Equipment: Articulating paper · adhesive cement · curing light
Why it matters: Bite balanced before you leave; no post-fit grinding appointments.
Who is eligible?
- Tooth with large decay, crack, or post-RCT needing protection
- Missing 1–3 teeth between healthy neighbours (bridge)
- Discoloured or misshapen front tooth requiring structural coverage
- Heavily worn teeth from grinding or acid erosion
- No active gum disease at the prep site
Aftercare & recovery
- Avoid very hard foods (ice, bones, hard sweets) on the crowned tooth for 48 hrs
- Night guard if you grind — zirconia is strong but grinding breaks crowns over time
- Floss daily — for bridges, use a floss threader or water-flosser under the pontic
- 6-monthly cleaning and margin check
- Report any looseness, sensitivity to cold that lingers, or click on biting immediately
Why choose Urban Smiles for Veneers & Dental Crowns in Chembur
Digital impressions only — no putty, no gag reflex, no distortion. Zirconia and emax from certified labs with traceable batch IDs and a 10-year written warranty on material failure. Same-day CAD/CAM milling for Chembur emergencies. Dr. Prasanna Dhatavkar holds MDS prosthodontics training — crown prep and occlusion are core, not incidental.
Transparent pricing — what raises it, what's included
Floor price plus a written quote before any drilling. No hidden charges.
From ₹4,500 — PFM crown (metal-ceramic) · Zirconia from ₹9,500
Included at floor:
- Pre-op RVG
- Prep under local anaesthesia
- 3D intraoral scan
- Temporary crown between visits
- Permanent crown delivery, try-in and cementation
- Bite balance check
- One follow-up adjustment if needed
What raises the cost:
- Zirconia crown (~₹9,500) — metal-free, ideal for back teeth
- Emax porcelain crown (~₹12,000) — most aesthetic, ideal for front teeth
- 3-unit ceramic bridge (~₹22,500–₹35,000 depending on material)
- Implant-supported crown (priced under Implants)
- Post and core build-up if tooth structure is insufficient for ferrule
- Same-day CAD/CAM milling (time-cost added for emergency turn)
EMI:
0% interest · 3 / 6 / 9 / 12 months
Bajaj Finserv · HDFC · ICICI EasyEMI · Credit-card EMI
Cashless insurance partners: Star Health · HDFC ERGO · ICICI Lombard · Niva Bupa · Care Health · Tata AIG · Reliance
Crowns after trauma or medically necessary restoration are sometimes covered. Cosmetic-only crowns are excluded. We check your policy wording and handle cashless pre-authorisation in-house where cover applies.
Consultation: ₹300 consultation fee only. Treatment is quoted separately in writing.
Bring a competitor crown quote — including lab source and material grade. We'll compare like-for-like and match or explain.
Dr. Prasanna Dhatavkar — Chief Dental Surgeon, Implantologist & Prosthodontist
Credentials: BDS · MDS · FIOI (USA) · PhD — D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
Case volume: 1,200+ implant-supported and conventional crown cases
Outcomes: 10-year written warranty on certified-lab material failure; digital scan workflow on every case
Crown success is decided by prep quality, margin accuracy and bite balance — not just the material. MDS prosthodontics training means every step from ferrule assessment to occlusion check is done to a published clinical standard.
Veneers & Dental Crowns — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything patients in Chembur and Mumbai ask before their veneers & dental crowns appointment.
PFM (metal-ceramic) crown: ₹4,500. Zirconia: ₹9,500. Emax porcelain: ₹12,000. 3-unit ceramic bridge: ₹22,500–₹35,000. Written quote before any prep — no surprises on the day.
Zirconia and emax: 15–20 years. PFM: 10–15 years. Metal: 20+ years but not aesthetic. With 6-monthly recall and no grinding without a night guard, many last longer. We offer a 10-year written warranty on material failure.
Zirconia: stronger, better for back teeth and bridges under heavy bite load. Emax: more translucent, better optical match to front-tooth enamel. We match material to position and bite force, not to price point.
For small-to-medium decay: a filling is right. For damage covering more than half the tooth surface, fractures, or post-RCT teeth: a crown is the structural repair that prevents root fracture. A filling there is a short-term patch that costs you later.
No. Local anaesthesia is standard for prep. Mild gum soreness for 24 hours post-visit; ibuprofen covers it. The tooth itself won't hurt — it's numbed.
For select single-tooth emergencies, yes — in-house CAD/CAM milling delivers the crown in the same visit. Ask at the consult whether your case qualifies.
A bridge spans a gap using two neighbouring teeth as anchors, which requires reshaping healthy enamel. An implant replaces the root independently — no neighbours touched, no bone resorption in the gap, typically lasts 15–25+ years. Bridges are faster and less expensive upfront; we explain the 10–15 year trade-off honestly.
Almost always — especially on back teeth. A non-vital tooth loses moisture and becomes brittle. A crown distributes bite forces and prevents vertical root fracture, the main cause of late RCT failure. Skipping it to save money is a false saving.
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