Removing an Old Crown or Bridge
Old crowns and bridges sometimes need to come off: to treat decay underneath, to redo a root canal, or to replace a crown that has chipped, loosened or no longer looks right.
What it is
Your dentist cuts a groove in the old crown and gently separates it from the tooth, then checks the tooth underneath. Crown removal is planned together with what comes next, usually a temporary crown and then a new one.
Who it is for
- Decay or leakage under an old crown
- A root canal that needs redoing through the crown
- A chipped, loose or unattractive crown or bridge
How it is done
- X-ray to see the tooth under the crown
- Local anaesthetic if needed
- The crown is sectioned and removed
- The tooth is examined and protected with a temporary
Time: Part of the visit at which the tooth is treated.
Afterwards
- Look after the temporary crown until the new one is fitted
What to know before you decide
Removed crowns usually cannot be reused. Sometimes the tooth underneath is found to be too damaged to keep; your dentist will discuss the options before going further.
Fee and booking
Our current published fee is ₹1,000 per crown or bridge unit removed. The final cost is confirmed after examination, and you receive a written plan with every option priced before anything is started. Paying per visit at standard fees is always allowed; see payment options. All current fees are listed in our online store.
A booked consultation is Rs 500, adjusted against your treatment; an MDS specialist consultation is ₹1,500, by prior appointment at our Kharadi clinic, which is open 8 AM to 11 PM, seven days a week. Book online or call 8484 990 678.
Common questions
Can my old crown be re-cemented instead?
If it is intact and the tooth underneath is healthy, sometimes yes.
Does removal hurt?
The area is numbed if needed; most patients feel only vibration.
Is a new crown charged separately?
Yes. Each new crown is charged at its own published fee.
Other options under Crown & Bridge
Read more
- Crown & Bridge: the full guide
- Patients' questions answered by our dentists
- Our MDS department of Prosthodontics (crowns, bridges, dentures)
- All treatments
General information, reviewed by Dr Avinash Bamane (A-18814) and Dr Rashmi Bamane (A-22726), Maharashtra State Dental Council. It does not replace an examination of your own teeth.