The metal-ceramic crown is made up of an internal capsule in dental alloy covered with aesthetic ceramic. It is the most used prosthetic solution in the world in recent decades: reliable, documented and economical. In our clinic in Tirana we create it in the internal CAD/CAM laboratory with delivery in 48 hours, at the list price of €180 per crown and 5-year written guarantee. It remains a sensible choice especially for the posterior sectors, where the function of the aesthetics of the gingival margin is more important.
How much it costs: the Italy–Sanitadental comparison
| Voice | Average price in Italy | Sanitadental price list |
|---|---|---|
| Metal-ceramic crown | 350 – 600 € | 180 € |
| Zirconium crown (aesthetic upgrade) | 500 – 900 € | 250 € |
| Written guarantee | Variable | 5 years |
Italian prices = average of market estimates 2026. Our price is confirmed in writing after the x-ray evaluation and blocked for 30 days.
How it is made and when we recommend it
The internal metal structure gives resistance, the external ceramic gives color and shape of the tooth. We recommend it for molars and premolars, for bridges on teeth or implants in the posterior sectors and when the budget is a real constraint: with the same clinical reliability, it costs less than zirconium.
- Molars and premolars with high chewing loads
- Multi-unit bridges in the posterior sectors
- Patients who prioritize function and cost containment
Limits to know, without mincing words
The internal metal can create, over the years and gum recession, a thin gray line at the margin: for this reason on the front teeth we prefer zirconium or disilicate solutions. Furthermore, in the presence of confirmed allergies to metal alloys, we focus on metal-free materials. These are differences that we explain to you during your visit, with x-rays in hand.
Procedure and times
Tooth preparation, digital impression with intraoral scanner, creation in the internal laboratory within 48 hours, try-in and cementation. For Italian patients we organize the work over a few consecutive days, so the majority of cases are completed in a single trip, with remote follow-up upon return.
Price and guarantee
€180 per crown, clinic list price, with written and signed estimate within 24 hours of the first visit, blocked for 30 days. 5-year written guarantee on the product. Compared to average Italian prices, the saving is around 70%.
