A dental crown is a cap that covers a tooth to restore its shape, size, and strength. Dentists use crowns when a tooth has been damaged, decayed, or weakened. At THP Dental, our team provides dental crowns at our Central and Repulse Bay clinics using a range of materials suited to each patient’s needs.

When a Dental Crown May Be Needed

A dentist may recommend a crown to:

• Restore a tooth with a large filling or significant decay
• Protect a tooth after root canal treatment
• Repair a cracked or fractured tooth
• Cover a dental implant
• Improve the appearance of a discoloured or misshapen tooth

Same-Day Crowns with Digital Technology

For suitable cases, THP Dental offers same-day crowns using digital scanning and on-site milling technology. Our team designs and fabricates the crown within a single visit, so there’s no need for a temporary crown while a permanent one is made in an external laboratory. Instead of a traditional impression, we take a digital scan of the tooth. The crown is then milled on-site and fitted the same day.

Not every case suits a same-day crown, however. Our dentists assess each patient during a consultation to determine the most appropriate option.

What to Expect

A traditional crown typically involves several steps: preparing the tooth, taking an impression or digital scan, fitting a temporary crown, and returning for a second visit once the permanent crown is ready. With a same-day crown, though, preparation, design, and fitting all happen in one appointment.

For our full range of dental services, see our Services page. For general information on dental standards in Hong Kong, visit the Hong Kong Dental Council.

To book a consultation to discuss dental crown options in Hong Kong, please contact us.