German Dental Clinic

A perfect smile is not only the key to confidence but also a symbol of a successful aura. A dental crown is the ultimate restorative solution, helping you create a new appearance and own a radiant, attractive smile.

1. What is a dental crown?

A dental crown is a porcelain “jacket” with the same shape, color, and size as the real tooth. It is used to cover the damaged tooth to restore chewing function and aesthetics.

2. When do you need a dental crown?

Below are the most specific and complete cases when you need the intervention of a porcelain crown:

Severely decayed teeth

Problem: When the cavity is too large, normal fillings will not be durable, easily peeling off or breaking when chewing.

Solution: The porcelain crown covers the entire tooth, creating a solid protective layer, preventing bacteria from continuing to attack deep inside.

Teeth after root canal treatment

Problem: A root-canaled tooth is like a “dead tree”, having no source of nourishment, so it is extremely brittle and easily cracked even when chewing normal food.

Solution: Getting a porcelain crown is mandatory in this case to keep the real tooth from crumbling, helping you chew more comfortably.

Severely chipped, broken or cracked teeth

Problem: Due to an accident or the habit of chewing hard objects, the tooth loses a part of its structure, causing aesthetic loss and exposing the dentin causing sensitivity.

Solution: The porcelain crown helps restore the original shape of the tooth, ensuring load-bearing capacity and aesthetics like a real tooth.

Severely worn tooth enamel

Problem: The habit of grinding teeth while sleeping or consuming highly acidic foods causes tooth enamel to wear down, making the teeth shorter and causing chronic sensitivity.

Solution: A porcelain crown helps restore the height of the tooth (vertical dimension), protects the dental pulp, and improves facial appearance.

Severely discolored teeth (Cannot be bleached)

Problem: Teeth infected with Tetracycline antibiotics since childhood, Fluoride infection, or dead pulp become discolored, grayish-black.

Solution: Full porcelain crowns help completely change the tooth color, bringing a naturally white smile that bleaching methods cannot achieve.

Slightly misaligned, mildly gapped, or poorly shaped teeth

Problem: Gapped front teeth, small teeth (peg-shaped teeth) or slightly crooked but you don’t have time for braces (usually takes 1-2 years).

Solution: Helps readjust the tooth axis and close gaps.

Combined with Implant restoration or Dental Bridges

Problem: You have completely lost one or multiple teeth.

Solution: The porcelain crown will act as an artificial tooth body attached to the Implant post or made into a dental bridge to fill the missing tooth gap.

3. Popular types of porcelain crowns today

Zirconia porcelain crown: Extremely high durability, good load-bearing capacity, suitable for molars.
Emax porcelain crown: Natural translucency like real teeth, ideal for front teeth.
Metal porcelain crown (Titanium): Cost-saving, but can cause dark gum lines after a while.

4. Detailed comparison table

Features	Metal Porcelain Crown	Full Porcelain Crown (Zirconia/Emax)
Aesthetics	Average (prone to dark lines)	Good (naturally white and clear)
Durability	5 – 7 years	15 – 20 years (or longer)
Safety	Can cause mild gum irritation	Highly biocompatible, non-irritating

5. Reference prices for porcelain crowns in HCMC

Prices vary depending on the type of material and the reputation of the dental clinic:

Titanium porcelain crown: 2,000,000 – 3,000,000 VND/tooth.

Premium full porcelain crown: 5,000,000 – 10,000,000 VND/tooth.

6. Standard porcelain crown procedure at German Dental Clinic

Step 1: Examination & X-rays: X-rays, general dental examination.

Step 2: Cleaning & Temporary Impression: Clean teeth, take impressions for temporary teeth.

Step 3: Anesthesia & Tooth preparation: Anesthetize and prepare the real tooth to fit.

Step 4: Impression & Fabrication: Digital scanning, CAD/CAM design.

Step 5: Trial & Permanent Cementation: Check bite, attach porcelain crown (Adjust bite and fix the tooth)

Step 6: Follow-up & Care: Care instructions, regular follow-ups.

7. Why do customers trust German Dental Clinic?

At German Dental Clinic, bringing German dental standards to Vietnam to serve your smile, we pursue a methodical treatment orientation, focusing on accuracy, safety, and a personalized plan for each case.

Team of experts: German Dental Clinic is proud to gather a team of experts well-trained and specialized in leading medical powerhouses such as Germany, Russia, Turkey,… The combination of international experience and an understanding of Vietnamese needs helps us deliver safe, globally standardized treatment regimens.

Modern technology: Diagnostic imaging systems and sterile operating rooms meet international standards.

Premium porcelain service: Committed to using porcelain lines imported directly from Germany and Switzerland with a transparent warranty policy.

Dedicated care: Every customer at GDC has a separate professional assistant, accompanying them from consultation and treatment process until the smile is perfected, ensuring all inquiries are always answered.

If you are looking for a reputable dental clinic in Ho Chi Minh City, you can contact German Dental Clinic via:

District 7 Branch (Phu My Hung): No. 46-48 Street P, Phu My Hung Urban Area, Tan Hung Ward, HCMC

Hotline: 0946488989

District 2 Branch (Thao Dien): An Phu Building, 43-45 Thao Dien, An Khanh Ward, HCMC

Hotline: 0943458699

District 3 Branch: Endovina Building, 146 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Xuan Hoa Ward, HCMC

Hotline: 0948678699

German Dental Clinic is pleased to bring a healthy smile to you and your family! Choose German Dental Clinic to invest in your oral health today!