A dental crown caps and protects a damaged tooth, while a bridge fills the gap left by a missing tooth. Both are fixed, tooth-coloured restorations available across our five Hong Kong clinics.
Dental crowns
A dental crown is a custom cap that covers a tooth to restore its shape, strength and appearance. A crown may be recommended to protect a tooth weakened by a large filling or a crack, to cover a tooth after root canal treatment, to restore a badly decayed or discoloured tooth, or to top a dental implant. Our crowns are tooth-coloured ceramic, colour-matched to your natural teeth — we are a mercury-free clinic and do not use silver-metal restorations.
Dental bridges
A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by “bridging” the gap. The replacement tooth is held in place by crowns on the neighbouring teeth (or on implants) on either side. As well as restoring your smile and chewing, a bridge helps stop the neighbouring teeth from drifting or tilting into the gap and helps maintain your bite.
Crown or bridge — which do I need?
- Choose a crown when a single tooth is present but damaged, weakened or root-treated and needs protecting.
- Choose a bridge when a tooth is missing and you want a fixed (non-removable) replacement supported by the teeth or implants beside the gap.
- Where a tooth is missing, a dental implant is another fixed option — your dentist can compare these with you.
What to expect
Treatment usually takes two visits: the tooth is prepared and an impression or scan is taken, a temporary restoration is placed, and the final crown or bridge is fitted once it has been made. With good hygiene and regular check-ups, crowns and bridges can last many years.
How much do crowns and bridges cost in Hong Kong?
Fees depend on the material and the number of units. As a reference, the Prince Philip Dental Hospital’s private-patient fee schedule lists:
| Restoration | PPDH reference fee |
|---|---|
| Crown or bridge (per unit) | HK$7,700 – HK$12,000 |
| Bridge | typically several units — priced accordingly |
What affects the fee:
- Number of units: a crown is one unit; a bridge joins several, so a three-unit bridge replacing one missing tooth has a reference fee of about HK$23,100–36,000.
- Material: all-ceramic and zirconia differ in strength and translucency, and in fee.
- How the crown is made: a crown can be made by a dental laboratory, usually over two or more visits with a temporary crown in between, or designed and milled in the clinic with CEREC, which allows same-day crowns in some cases. The two methods are priced differently. Within the group, CEREC is at Smith & Jain and Diestel & Partners.
Fees above are reference fees from the Prince Philip Dental Hospital private-patient fee schedule, for reference only and not our clinics’ actual fees; your exact fee is confirmed after an examination. Please consult a dentist for advice on your situation.
Booking at your nearest clinic
Crown and bridge treatment is available across our five Hong Kong clinics. Our dentists speak English, Cantonese, Mandarin and other languages. Choose the location most convenient for you:
- Central — Smith & Jain, and Diestel & PartnersClinic websites: Smith & Jain crowns and bridges · Diestel & Partners crowns and bridgesSame-day crown equipment: CEREC (Smith & Jain and Diestel & Partners)
- Tung Chung — Bayside DentalClinic website: Bayside Dental Tung Chung crowns and bridges
- Discovery Bay — Bayside Dental (North Plaza & Main Plaza)Clinic website: Bayside Dental Discovery Bay crowns and bridges
Equipment varies by clinic; your dentist decides after an examination whether it is needed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a crown and a bridge?
Are the crowns metal?
How long do crowns and bridges last?
How many visits does it take?
Bridge or implant — which is better?
How much does a crown cost in Hong Kong?
Book a crown or bridge consultation at your nearest Hong Kong clinic.