Restorations · Crown & bridge

Crown and bridge. All-ceramic, metal-ceramic and full cast.

Monolithic and layered zirconia, IPS e.max, PFM and full-cast restorations, made to your prescription and quality assured to SAMZ standards before they return to your practice. PFM crowns from £26.

Zirconia crowns and bridges arranged on a black surface

Zirconia crownfrom £54

£26PFM crown, non-precious, Basic tier

14 daysWorking days, typical, collection to delivery

5 yearsRemake warranty, up to

Every unitCarries a lot number

The range

Eight ways to restore a tooth, each with its place

Prescribe by material and tier. If you are unsure which suits the case, say so on the prescription and we will advise before work starts.

Full-contour zirconia

Monolithic · metal-free

Milled from a single block of zirconia, with no veneering porcelain to chip. Tooth-coloured and chosen where strength matters most.

Indicated for:: posterior crowns and bridges; limited occlusal clearance
Three-unit bridge:: £82 Basic, £195 Advance

from £54per crown

Layered zirconia

Porcelain fused to zirconia

A zirconia substructure veneered with porcelain for depth of colour. Chosen where appearance leads.

Indicated for:: anterior crowns and short-span anterior bridges
Price:: £54 Basic, £68 Advance

from £54per crown

High-translucency zirconia

Monolithic or multi-layered

Transmits more light than conventional zirconia while remaining a single milled material. A polished finish limits wear of the opposing dentition.

Indicated for:: anterior and premolar crowns where a monolithic restoration is preferred
Price:: £54 Basic, £68 Advance

from £54per crown

IPS e.max

Lithium disilicate · Ivoclar

Monolithic lithium disilicate glass-ceramic. The usual choice where translucency and a natural margin matter.

Indicated for:: anterior and premolar crowns, veneers, inlays and onlays
Veneer, inlay or onlay:: £54 Basic, £68 Advance

from £54per unit

PFM, non-precious

Porcelain fused to nickel-free cobalt-chrome

VITA porcelain fused to a cast, nickel-free cobalt-chrome coping. Long established in restorative and prosthodontic treatment, including longer-span bridges. Easy to seat and adjust.

Indicated for:: anterior and posterior crowns and bridges
Three-unit bridge:: £85 Basic, £140 Advance
Options:: porcelain butt margin £12 per unit; pink porcelain £13 per tooth

from £26per crown

Full cast

Cast in nickel-free cobalt-chrome

The most conservative preparation of any full-coverage crown, with a long record in posterior positions.

Indicated for:: posterior crowns and bridges; minimal occlusal clearance
Three-unit bridge:: £73 Basic, £94 Advance

from £22per crown

Laboratory composite

Inlays, onlays, veneers and jacket crowns

Indirect composite restorations, including a reinforced full jacket crown.

Indicated for:: inlays, onlays, overlays and veneers; interim or lower-load crowns
Reinforced jacket crown:: £37 Basic, £48 Advance

from £25per unit

Temporaries

Acrylic jacket crown

A laboratory-made acrylic provisional for use while the definitive restoration is made.

Indicated for:: provisional coverage

from £20per crown

Three-unit zirconia bridge on a black background — Zirconia · three-unit bridge

Porcelain-fused-to-metal bridge seen from the lingual side, showing the metal substructure — Porcelain fused to metal · lingual view

Anterior zirconia crowns seated on a plaster model — Zirconia · anterior crowns on the model

Specification

The four materials dentists prescribe most, side by side

Specification	Monolithic zirconia	IPS e.max	PFM, non-precious	Full cast
Material	Yttria-stabilised zirconium dioxide, milled	Lithium disilicate glass-ceramic	Dental porcelain fused to a cast cobalt-chrome coping	Cast cobalt-chrome alloy, nickel-free
Brand and manufacturer	Dental Direkt DD Bio ZX²	IPS e.max, Ivoclar	Damcast cobalt-chrome, nickel-free; VITA VM 13 porcelain	Damcast cobalt-chrome, nickel-free
Indications	Posterior and anterior crowns; bridges up to four units	Anterior and premolar crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays	Crowns and bridges in any position, including longer spans	Posterior crowns and bridges
Use with caution	Distal cantilevers are not covered by the warranty	Posterior bridges; heavy parafunction	Known cobalt or chromium sensitivity: tell us before prescribing	Visible positions, for appearance only
Minimum reduction	Occlusal 1.0 mm · axial 0.5 to 1.0 mm	Occlusal 1.5 mm · axial 1.0 to 1.5 mm	Occlusal 1.5 to 2.0 mm · axial 1.2 to 1.5 mm	Occlusal 1.0 to 1.5 mm · axial 0.5 to 1.0 mm
Margin	Chamfer or rounded shoulder	Rounded shoulder or chamfer	Shoulder or chamfer; porcelain butt margin available	Chamfer
Shade system	VITA classical A1 to D4	VITA classical A1 to D4; stump shade requested	VITA classical A1 to D4	Not applicable
Turnaround	Typically 14 working days, collection to delivery, excluding public holidays
Warranty	Remakes for up to 5 years, under our warranty terms
Traceability	Lot number on every unit; Statement of Manufacture with each case
Price per crown, Basic / Advance	£54 / £68	£54 / £68	£26 / £46	£22 / £55

Prices

Crown and bridge prices, in full

Two production tiers on every item. Collection from and delivery to your practice are included.

Metal-free
Restoration	Basic	Advance
IPS e.max crown	£54	£68
IPS e.max veneer / inlay / onlay	£54	£68
IPS e.max monolithic crown	£54	£68
Zirconia crown	£54	£68
Zirconia 3-unit bridge	£82	£195

Metal work
Restoration	Basic	Advance
Full metal crown	£22	£55
3-unit metal bridge (total)	£73	£94
Cantilever metal bridge	£75	£90
Silver-coloured crown / inlay	£30	£55

Porcelain fused to metal
Restoration	Basic	Advance
PFM crown (non-precious)	£26	£46
3-unit PFM bridge (non-precious)	£85	£140
Pink porcelain (extra per tooth)	£13	£13
Porcelain butt margin (per unit)	£12	£12
Cantilever bridge and rest (total)	£59	£68
Inlay bridge (total)	£52	£65
Maryland bridge (1 pontic)	£40	£54

Extras
Restoration	Basic	Advance
Shade change	—	£28

Composites
Restoration	Basic	Advance
Inlay / onlay / overlay / veneer	£25	£33
Full jacket crown (reinforced)	£37	£48
3-unit bridge (total)	£80	£85

Others
Restoration	Basic	Advance
Temporary acrylic jacket crown	£20	£24

— Available in the Advance tier only. Prices per unit, in pounds sterling. Dental prostheses are exempt from VAT; no VAT is charged.

Full price list

With each case

What to send

Impressions or scans of both archesPhysical impressions and models, or open STL files
Bite registrationAnd the opposing model for physical cases
ShadeInclude the stump shade for all-ceramic restorations
PrescriptionTooth notation, restoration type, material and tier
Photographs for anterior casesOptional, and helpful for characterisation

Before it returns

What we check

Incoming case checkImpression or scan quality, prescription complete
Model and die check
Design checkMargins, emergence profile, connector dimensions
Fit and margins on the die
Contacts and occlusion on articulated models
Shade against the prescribed tab
Final check to SAMZ standardsLot number assigned, Statement of Manufacture issued

Crown and bridge questions

Which zirconia should I prescribe?

Full-contour zirconia for posterior strength, high-translucency zirconia where a monolithic crown will be visible, and layered zirconia where the best appearance is needed. If you are unsure, note the priority on the prescription and we will advise before work starts.

Are your PFM alloys nickel-free?

Yes. PFM and full-cast restorations are made in Damcast cobalt-chrome, which is nickel-free. Tell us if a patient has a known cobalt or chromium sensitivity.

Do you make e.max bridges?

Three-unit IPS e.max bridges in the front of the mouth. For posterior or longer bridges we recommend zirconia, which we make up to four units.

What happens if a crown does not fit?

Return it with the original models. Remakes are covered for up to 5 years on crown and bridge under our warranty terms, which also list the exclusions.

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