Zirconia Crowns Cost in Turkey
Zirconia Crown Costs in Turkey (2026) — What You’ll Pay, What’s Included, and Why
From £150 per crown — including all appointments, hotel, transfers and written guarantee. Up to 72% less than UK prices.
A single zirconia crown at a UK dental practice costs between £800 and £1,200. If you need four crowns — a common situation for patients with multiple heavily filled or root canal treated teeth — that is up to £4,800 before X-rays, consultations or any additional work.
In Turkey, the same crown — the same Vita Zahnfabrik zirconia, the same digital CAD/CAM fabrication, the same internationally trained dentist — starts from £150.
This page gives you a full, honest breakdown: per-crown pricing, multi-crown sets, the difference between zirconia and e.max, and every factor that determines where your total sits.
Crown Prices — Turkey vs. UK (2026)
Per Crown — By Type
| Crown Type | 🇬🇧 UK Price | 🇹🇷 Turkey Price | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zirconia crown | £800 – £1,200 | From £150 | Up to 72% |
| High-translucency zirconia | £850 – £1,250 | From £190 | Up to 70% |
| Ivoclar e.max crown | £900 – £1,300 | From £200 | Up to 70% |
| E.max crown on implant | £1,000 – £1,400 | From £240 | Up to 70% |
| Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) | £600 – £900 | From £120 | Up to 65% |
UK averages sourced from BDA / NHS data, 2025. Turkey starting prices confirmed after free assessment. We do not recommend PFM crowns for front teeth — included for comparison only.
Multi-Crown Sets — Zirconia
| Number of Crowns | 🇬🇧 UK Estimate | 🇹🇷 Turkey Price | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 crowns | £1,600 – £2,400 | From £300 | Up to 72% |
| 4 crowns | £3,200 – £4,800 | From £600 | Up to 72% |
| 6 crowns | £4,800 – £7,200 | From £900 | Up to 70% |
| 8 crowns | £6,400 – £9,600 | From £1200 | Up to 70% |
Multi-Crown Sets — E.Max
| Number of Crowns | 🇬🇧 UK Estimate | 🇹🇷 Turkey Price | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 e.max crowns | £1,800 – £2,600 | From £400 | Up to 70% |
| 4 e.max crowns | £3,600 – £5,200 | From £800 | Up to 70% |
| 6 e.max crowns | £5,400 – £7,800 | From £1200 | Up to 70% |
| 8 e.max crowns | £7,200 – £10,400 | From £1600 | Up to 70% |
Additional Costs (Where Required)
| Procedure | When Needed | 🇹🇷 Turkey Price |
|---|---|---|
| Root canal treatment | Before crowning if pulp is infected | From £120 per tooth |
| Post and core buildup | When insufficient tooth structure remains | From £100 per tooth |
| Teeth whitening | To match shade of natural non-crowned teeth | From £220 |
| Night guard | Strongly recommended for grinders | From £100 |
What’s Included vs. UK
| Item | 🇬🇧 UK Crown Quote | 🇹🇷 Turkey Package |
|---|---|---|
| Crown fabrication and fitting | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Temporary crown during lab phase | Sometimes extra | ✅ Included |
| X-rays and clinical examination | Extra: £50–£200 | ✅ Included |
| 3D CT scan (where required) | Extra: £150–£400 | ✅ Included |
| All follow-up appointments | Per-appointment | ✅ Included |
| Hotel (5 nights, 4-star) | Not included | ✅ Included |
| Airport transfers | Not included | ✅ Included |
| Patient coordinator | Not offered | ✅ Included |
| Written 3-year guarantee | Not always | ✅ Included |
What Affects the Total Cost of Your Crown Treatment?
Number of Crowns
The largest variable. Some patients need one crown; others need six or eight. In multi-crown cases, the per-crown rate applies consistently — there is no bulk discount, but all package inclusions (hotel, transfers, coordinator) cover the full treatment regardless of number.
If you need a large number of crowns across the full smile, the treatment may cross into Smile Makeover territory — where a combined plan may offer better clinical sequencing and clearer overall pricing.
Zirconia vs. E.Max — Which Is Right for Which Tooth?
| Tooth Position | Recommended Material | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Front teeth (incisors, canines) | E.max or high-translucency zirconia | Maximum translucency — most natural appearance |
| Premolars | High-translucency zirconia | Balanced strength and aesthetics |
| Back teeth (molars) | Standard zirconia | Maximum strength under heavy bite load |
| Implant crown — front | E.max | Aesthetic priority in visible position |
| Implant crown — back | Standard zirconia | Strength priority |
Your dentist recommends the appropriate material for each tooth at the Day 2 assessment — based on position, bite load and aesthetic requirement. Mixed plans (e.max on front teeth, zirconia on back teeth) are common and priced accordingly.
Whether Root Canal Treatment Is Needed First
If a tooth’s nerve is infected, damaged or at risk, a root canal must be performed before crowning. This is assessed from your X-ray before you travel — and confirmed definitively at the Day 2 clinical examination.
Root canal treatment in Turkey starts from £120 per tooth — significantly less than UK pricing (typically £400–£1,000 per tooth in the UK). If root canal treatment is required, it adds to your total but the combined cost typically remains well below the UK equivalent for the crown alone.
Post and Core Buildup
If a tooth has been significantly hollowed out by decay or previous fillings, insufficient natural structure may remain to hold a crown securely. A post and core buildup — a foundation of composite material and an internal post — creates the necessary structure before crown preparation begins. This is assessed at the Day 2 examination and quoted separately.
Existing Crowns Being Replaced
Some patients travel specifically to replace old, failing or aesthetically poor crowns — particularly PFM crowns that have developed grey gum margins over time. Replacing existing crowns carries the same per-crown cost. Old crowns are removed, teeth are re-prepared and new crowns are fabricated. No discount or surcharge for crown replacement vs. first-time crowning.
What the Turkey Crown Price Covers
UK crown pricing varies significantly by practice type. An NHS crown costs £326.70 (Band 3) but uses the least aesthetic materials and has long waiting times. A private UK crown at £800–£1,200 typically covers the crown fabrication and fitting — X-rays, consultations, temporaries and follow-ups are often billed separately.
Our Turkey pricing covers the complete episode of care:
Clinical:
- Full clinical assessment and X-rays
- Shade mapping to adjacent natural teeth
- Tooth preparation under local anaesthesia
- Post and core buildup if included in your plan
- Digital impressions and laboratory brief
- Temporary crown(s) during fabrication
- Final crown fitting, bonding, occlusion check and polish
Logistics:
- 5 nights 4-star hotel accommodation
- VIP airport transfers — arrival and departure
- Dedicated patient coordinator
Documentation:
- Full clinical notes and X-rays in English
- Crown material brand and shade certificate
- Written 3-year guarantee document
- Aftercare guide
The Honest Answer to “Why Are Crowns So Much Cheaper in Turkey?”
The ceramic is the same
Vita Zahnfabrik — the brand used for most zirconia crowns at our partner clinics — is a German manufacturer whose shade system (Vita Classical) is the global reference standard for dental colour matching. The same brand used by UK crown laboratories.
Ivoclar Vivadent e.max — used for our aesthetic anterior crowns — is manufactured in Liechtenstein. Identically sourced by Turkish and UK laboratories alike.
The fabrication is digital — not hand-dependent
Crowns are milled by CNC machines from certified ceramic blocks. The digital impression data, the milling specification and the shade brief are the same inputs whether the laboratory is in Turkey or in Leeds. The machine does not cost more to run in the UK.
The ceramicist’s finishing work — glazing, characterisation — follows the same process. A ceramicist in Turkey who specialises in international patient cases develops high proficiency through volume.
The dentist’s overhead is the difference
A UK dentist placing a £900 crown charges that figure to cover:
- Practice rental at UK commercial rates
- UK staff salaries for reception, nursing, management
- UK malpractice insurance
- UK regulatory compliance
- Practice profit margin
A dentist in Turkey charging £150 covers equivalent costs at local Turkish rates — a fraction of the above in absolute GBP terms. The dentist’s skill, training and equipment are comparable. The postcode is not.
The quality claim is testable
Your crown comes with a material certificate. Your UK dentist can review the X-rays, examine the margins and assess the occlusion at your next appointment. If the quality were not comparable, UK dentists who examine these crowns — as thousands have — would not consistently report what they report.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the price the same for a front tooth crown as a back tooth crown?
Per-crown pricing is consistent regardless of tooth position. The material recommendation changes — e.max for front teeth, standard zirconia for molars — and there may be a small price difference between materials. Your quote specifies the material and price for each tooth individually.
My UK dentist quoted me £950 for one crown. How is the Turkey price possible?
The per-unit fabrication cost of a zirconia crown — the ceramic block, the milling, the ceramicist’s time — is the same in Turkey and the UK. What differs is the dentist’s overhead and the cost of the clinical appointment itself, which is determined by local wages, rent and operating costs. A Turkish clinic with lower overheads can charge less per crown while maintaining the same material and clinical standard.
Does the price include NHS or private — how does Turkey compare to NHS?
NHS Band 3 treatment (the highest NHS band) covers crowns at £326.70 per treatment course — not per crown. NHS crowns use less expensive materials (often PFM or basic ceramic) and involve waiting lists. Turkey’s zirconia crowns use premium materials not routinely available on the NHS. For patients who have been quoted private rates in the UK, the Turkey comparison is the more relevant one.
If I need multiple crowns, is there a bulk discount?
Our multi-crown set pricing (shown above) reflects the natural efficiency of treating multiple teeth in the same visit — same hotel stay, same coordination, same laboratory run. It is not a volume discount per se — the per-tooth rate is consistent. You are simply not paying separately for hotel and logistics for each additional crown.
What if root canal treatment is also needed — does that affect the trip significantly?
Root canal treatment adds 1–2 hours to the clinical schedule and £120 per tooth to the cost. In most cases, it can be completed in the same trip without extending your hotel stay — it is simply incorporated into your appointment schedule. Your coordinator plans the sequence and confirms this before you book.
What is the guarantee on crowns in Turkey?
Our written guarantee covers zirconia and e.max crowns for 3 years from the date of fitting. Crown debonding under normal function and fracture under normal biting force are covered. Damage from grinding without a night guard, trauma and failure to maintain oral hygiene are not covered. Your guarantee document is specific to each crown — listing tooth position, material and date. Full terms in our Guarantee Policy.
Your Exact Crown Cost — Tooth by Tooth, Confirmed Before You Pay
Send us a photo of the affected teeth and any existing X-rays. We assess your case and come back within 24 hours with a complete, itemised quote — every tooth, every material, every included item listed separately.
You’ll know the exact cost of your treatment before you book anything.
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