Dr Varun Malhotra and Dr Rupali Shah Malhotra at PRAXIS Dental, design and fit precision-made crowns that protect weakened teeth and look like your own. Honest advice on whether you need a crown at all, the right material for each tooth, before treatment.
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Andheri WestAndheri EastVile Parle WestVile Parle EastJuhuSantacruzBandraVersovaLokhandwalaNRI PatientsA dental crown (or "tooth cap") is a custom-made covering that fits over the entire visible part of a tooth. It restores a tooth's shape, strength and appearance when it is cracked, heavily filled, worn down, discoloured, or has had root canal treatment. Unlike a veneer, which covers only the front surface, a crown protects the tooth on all sides.
At PRAXIS Dental, near Andheri West and Vile Parle, every crown starts with a proper diagnosis: X-rays, bite analysis and a check of the gums and supporting bone. We recommend a crown only when it is the most conservative effective option, and we choose the material tooth by tooth, because a front tooth and a grinding molar have very different needs.
The quality of a crown depends on diagnosis, clinical work, the laboratory and the final fit. These are the things we focus on.
Dr Varun Malhotra holds the Dr T.M.A. Pai Gold Medal and Trophy in Oral Implantology (Manipal) and has 24+ years of experience, which matters for crown bite, margins and implant-supported cases.
Dr Rupali Shah Malhotra, a Digital Smile Design specialist, leads shade mapping and tooth proportion so front-tooth crowns blend with your smile.
We remove only as much tooth as the chosen material needs and check margins carefully, because a precise margin protects the tooth from decay under the crown.
Zirconia for strength, e.max for translucency, PFM / DMLS for budget cases. We explain the trade-offs rather than defaulting to the most expensive option.
A tooth that needs a root canal, build-up and crown, or an implant and crown, is managed by one team on one timeline.
You receive an itemised estimate covering the crown, any build-up, root canal or gum work before treatment begins.
Your crown material is chosen after examination, based on tooth position, bite force, remaining tooth structure, appearance and budget.
Very strong, biocompatible and chip-resistant, which makes zirconia the usual choice for molars, grinders and long-span bridges. Modern high-translucency zirconia also looks natural on visible teeth.
Lithium disilicate glass-ceramic with the closest light behaviour to natural enamel, ideal for front teeth and premolars where appearance is the priority.
A custom crown fitted on a dental implant replaces the visible part of a missing tooth, with the implant acting as the root. The implant itself is quoted separately.
A metal core with a porcelain layer. Reliable and economical for back teeth, though a thin metal line may show at the gum and it is less translucent than ceramic.
Crowns are advised when a filling or veneer cannot adequately protect the tooth.
Root-canal-treated teeth, especially molars, are more brittle and are usually crowned to prevent fracture.
A crown holds a cracked tooth together and restores its shape and chewing function.
When too little healthy tooth remains to support a filling, a crown restores strength.
Grinding or acid erosion can shorten teeth; crowns rebuild height and protect what is left.
Where whitening or veneers will not do, a crown corrects shade and shape in one restoration.
Crowns replace the visible part of an implant tooth, or anchor a bridge across a gap.
A standard crown takes two to three visits about 7-14 days apart. Extra visits are needed if root canal or gum treatment comes first.
We always recommend the most conservative treatment that will do the job.
| Factor | Dental Crown | Porcelain Veneer | Filling / Onlay | Dental Implant + Crown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Whole tooth | Front surface only | Part of tooth | Replaces whole tooth |
| Tooth reduction | Significant | Minimal | Least | None (tooth is missing) |
| Best for | Weak, broken, root-canal teeth | Cosmetic front-tooth changes | Small to medium damage | Missing teeth |
| Typical longevity | 10-20 yrs | 10-15+ yrs | 5-10 yrs | Implant 20+ yrs (crown 10-15) |
| Approx. cost | ₹7,000-₹25,000 | ₹12,000-₹25,000 | Lower | Implant quoted separately |
* Results vary by individual starting condition and treatment type.
Approximate per-crown costs are below. Your exact estimate is given after examination.
| Treatment | Details | Approx. Cost (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| PFM Crown | Porcelain-fused-to-metal, back teeth | ₹7,000 – ₹9,000 |
| Zirconia Crown | High strength, molars and grinders | ₹12,000 – ₹20,000 |
| e.max Ceramic Crown | Highest aesthetics, front teeth | ₹15,000 – ₹25,000 |
| Core Build-up / Post | If tooth structure is insufficient | Quoted after examination |
| Root Canal Treatment | If required before the crown | Quoted after examination |
| Implant + Crown | Replacing a missing tooth | Implant quoted separately |
| Nightguard | Custom-moulded, for grinders | ₹5,000 – ₹10,000 |
* Indicative costs; confirmed in writing after examination. Treatment abroad (UK, Australia, USA) often costs several times more for comparable ceramic crowns. Book a consultation for an exact quote →
Dr Varun Malhotra brings 24+ years of clinical experience in restorative dentistry, endodontics and implantology, and the Dr T.M.A. Pai Gold Medal and Trophy in Oral Implantology. He plans each crown around the health of the tooth beneath it: bite, margins and long-term durability.
Dr Rupali Shah Malhotra leads aesthetic design, including shade selection and tooth proportion, so visible crowns blend seamlessly with your natural teeth.
Answers from Dr Varun Malhotra and Dr Rupali Shah Malhotra to what patients from Andheri, Vile Parle and across Mumbai ask most.
Porcelain veneers work best as part of a coordinated cosmetic plan. These related treatments are all available at our Mumbai clinic.
Get an honest diagnosis, the right crown material for your tooth, and an estimate before any treatment begins.
