Dental Crowns in Chișinău

A crown covers the whole tooth when a filling no longer holds: after a large cavity, root canal treatment or a chipped tooth.

Cristi Dent places four types of crowns. The prosthodontist chooses the material for the specific tooth, your bite and the chewing load.

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Dental crowns: types and prices

Metal ceramic crown: a metal framework under ceramic, strong and the most affordable, 2,000 MDL

Temporary crowns protect the tooth while the laboratory makes the permanent one, from 800 MDL

Zirconia crowns are metal-free, very strong and natural-looking, from 3,000 MDL

Crowns on implants: metal ceramic 4,000 MDL, zirconia 6,000 MDL

E.max crown: ceramic with maximum translucency, for when aesthetics come first

Custom zirconia crown 4,000 MDL, with porcelain veneering 6,000 MDL

Which crown to choose for chewing and front teeth

The main difference is the metal. With metal ceramics a dark line can show at the gum edge over time. Zirconia and E.max contain no metal and look like a natural tooth.

Chewing teeth take most of the load. Asked which crowns are best for back teeth, a prosthodontist will most often say metal ceramic or zirconia. Metal ceramic costs less, zirconia is stronger. E.max is usually not placed on a chewing tooth under heavy load.

Crowns for front teeth are chosen by eye: shade, translucency and how well they match the neighbouring teeth. Here E.max or zirconia is placed more often. The doctor decides after an examination and an X-ray.

Crown comparison: metal ceramic, zirconia, E.max

Criterion	Metal ceramic crown	Zirconia crown	E.max crown
Strength	High	Very high	High
Appearance	Neat	Very natural	Very natural
Suitable for chewing teeth	Yes	Yes	Limited
Suitable for the smile zone	Limited	Yes	Yes
Contains metal	Yes	No	No
Risk of a dark line at the gum	Possible	No	No
Service life	Many years	Many years	Many years
Cost	The most affordable	Higher	Higher

Why patients choose crowns at Cristi Dent

An experienced prosthodontist. Treatment is led by Vladislav Casian, the clinic's chief doctor, who has helped more than 20,000 patients restore their teeth over 20 years.

A material for the task. Metal ceramic, zirconia or E.max is chosen for the specific tooth, your bite and the load.

The price is known in advance. The final amount is set in your treatment plan before work starts.

An official warranty. The clinic gives an official warranty on crowns.

Dental crown price in Chișinău

Metal ceramic crown per tooth

2000

MDL

Zirconia crown on a tooth 3,000 MDL, custom 4,000 MDL, with porcelain veneering 6,000 MDL.

Temporary crown on a tooth 800 MDL, on an implant 3,000 MDL.

On an AlphaBio, Megagen Anyone or Blue Diamond implant: metal ceramic crown 4,000 MDL, zirconia 6,000 MDL.

How much a dental crown costs in Moldova depends on the material and on whether it goes on your own tooth or on an implant. Prices are taken from the clinic's price list as of 13.11.2026. E.max has no separate line in the price list, the doctor gives its cost after the examination. The consultation with a specialist is free.

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Dental crown: how it is fitted

Examination and X-ray

The doctor examines the tooth and takes an X-ray to choose the crown material and plan the treatment.

Tooth preparation

The tooth is shaped under anaesthesia, with minimal intervention in healthy tissue.

3D impressions and a temporary crown

The doctor takes digital 3D impressions for the laboratory. A temporary crown is placed while the permanent one is made.

Fixing the crown

The finished crown is fixed on the tooth. The doctor checks your bite, comfort and the look of the crown.

How long it takes to fit a crown

It usually takes two visits.

Between them the laboratory makes the crown, as a rule within a few days.

The doctor gives the exact timing after the examination.

What happens if a damaged tooth is not restored

The tooth keeps breaking down. Even without pain it gets weaker and can break completely.

Your smile looks worse. This is especially visible with front teeth.

More complex treatment may be needed. What a crown can fix now may later need an extraction and an implant.

Dental crown FAQ

Is the price of a dental crown the same everywhere in Moldova?

No. The price depends on the material, the laboratory and how the tooth is prepared. At Cristi Dent the amount is fixed in your treatment plan and does not change once agreed.

Does it hurt to have a crown fitted?

No. Every stage is done under anaesthesia. Mild discomfort after the tooth is prepared passes quickly.

How long does a crown last?

With good hygiene and regular check-ups, many years. It depends on the material, your bite and your care.

Which crown is best for a front tooth?

Most often E.max or zirconia, because they contain no metal and match the shade and translucency of your own teeth. The doctor decides after an examination.

Want your restored tooth to look as natural as possible?

Book a consultation and the doctor will assess your case and suggest the best crown for you.

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