General & preventive

Dental crowns in Putney

A colour-matched ceramic crown covers and protects a tooth that a filling cannot. Dr Glafcos Tombolis prepares the tooth, and our laboratory makes the crown to fit, usually over two visits about two weeks apart.

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Clinically reviewed by Dr Glafcos Tombolis, BDS, GDC 74754
Last reviewed 27 September 2026

Crowns at Ethicare, in brief

How much does a crown cost?

Crowns start from £900. Inlays and onlays, which repair a larger area while keeping more of the tooth, start from £850.

Who does the treatment?

Dr Glafcos Tombolis prepares the tooth and fits the crown. The crown itself is made by a dental laboratory to his prescription.

Can I pay monthly?

Yes. 0% finance through Tabeo is available on treatment with Dr Glafcos, over 3, 6, 10 or 12 months, subject to status.

How long does it take?

Two visits, about two weeks apart: one to prepare the tooth and take a scan or impression, one to fit the finished crown. You wear a temporary crown in between.

Dr Glafcos Tombolis treating a patient at Ethicare Dental

Protect what is left of the tooth.

When a tooth has broken, been heavily filled or been root treated, a filling no longer protects it. A crown fits over the whole tooth, holds it together and restores its shape and colour. We use the Emax, Procera and Empress ceramic systems for lifelike results, and gold in less visible places where strength matters more than looks.

Where the damage is smaller, an inlay or onlay repairs the tooth while keeping more of its walls. We always suggest the option that removes the least tooth.

Colour-matched ceramic that looks like your own tooth
Inlays and onlays when a full crown is more than you need
Made by a dental laboratory to fit precisely
Guaranteed for 12 months after placement

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Your crown, step by step

01AssessmentDr Glafcos checks the tooth is healthy enough to crown and that there is no infection, and agrees the shade with you.£85
02PreparationUnder local anaesthetic, a layer of the tooth is shaped away to make room for the crown, leaving a strong core.Visit one
03Scan and temporaryA scan or impression goes to the laboratory, and a temporary crown protects the tooth while yours is made.About two weeks
04FittingThe finished crown is checked for fit, bite and colour, adjusted if needed, and cemented in place.Crown from £900

Spread the cost

0% finance on dental crowns with Dr Glafcos.

Pay the cost of your treatment and nothing more, over 3, 6, 10, or 12 monthly payments. Apply online in about 2 minutes with a soft credit check that won’t affect your credit score, and get a decision straight away.

Calculate my rate

Representative example: treatment cost £3,200, 12 monthly payments of £266.67 (the first taken upfront), 0% APR representative, total amount payable £3,200.

Credit decisions depend on your circumstances. You must be over 18 and earn an income to apply. Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may affect your credit score. Ethicare Dental acts as a credit intermediary. Finance is provided through Tabeo Finance Limited trading as Tabeo, 5th Floor, 10 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AF, a credit broker and loan servicer authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 777539).

Treatment cost£3,200

Spread over

Monthly payment at 0%£266.67

Illustration at 0% APR representative. The first payment is taken upfront. Total payable equals the treatment cost. Not an offer of credit.

Is a crown the right choice?

Not every damaged tooth needs a full crown. If enough of the tooth remains, an onlay protects it while keeping more of your own enamel. For a chipped or worn front tooth, composite bonding may do the job with no drilling at all. We show you the options and the prices before you decide.

Inlay or onlayA laboratory-made ceramic piece that repairs part of the tooth and keeps the rest.from £850

Composite bondingTooth-coloured resin shaped onto a chipped or worn tooth, with little or no drilling.£295 – £400 Porcelain veneerFor a front tooth where the change is mainly to its appearance.from £850

Risks and aftercarePreparing a tooth for a crown removes tooth structure permanently, and a small number of crowned teeth later need root canal treatment because the nerve does not settle. The tooth can be sensitive for a while after fitting, and a ceramic crown can chip under heavy grinding or biting on very hard things. Brush and clean between the teeth as you would your own, and keep up your examinations so we can check the margins. Where the gum line is uneven, a small gum procedure before the crown can improve the result; we would explain that at your assessment.

Crown questions

Something else? Call us on 020 8870 5059 or send a WhatsApp message.

Are there alternatives to a crown?

Yes. An inlay or onlay repairs a larger area while keeping more of the tooth. For a missing tooth rather than a damaged one, the options are an implant, a bridge or a denture, and we talk you through each.

Do I need to brush my crown?

Yes, exactly as you would a natural tooth. Brush twice a day and clean between the teeth. The crown cannot decay, but the tooth underneath and the gum around it can.

Which types of crown do you use?

We use the Emax, Procera and Empress ceramic systems, which give consistent, natural-looking results, and gold crowns where strength matters more than appearance.

Will my crown blend in with the rest of my teeth?

Yes. At your assessment we take time over the shade, and the laboratory makes the crown to match your natural teeth.

How much does a crown cost at Ethicare?

Crowns at Ethicare start from £900 and inlays and onlays from £850. You will have a written quote before any treatment starts.

What our patients say

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