In Phoenix, a dental crown typically costs $800 to $2,500 per tooth, depending on the crown material and which tooth needs it. At Diamondback Dentistry, our Crown Special is priced at $650, roughly half the usual Phoenix range. This guide breaks down what drives crown pricing, what dental insurance usually covers, and how to keep the total predictable before you book.
How much does a dental crown cost in Phoenix?
A dental crown in Phoenix generally runs $800 to $2,500 per tooth, based on the material and the tooth. Diamondback Dentistry offers a Crown Special at $650, about half the typical range. Most crowns take two visits over two to three weeks, with a temporary crown in between. Call (602) 866-8183 to book.
What a Dental Crown Costs in Phoenix
In Phoenix, a dental crown usually costs $800 to $2,500 per tooth. The final price depends mostly on the crown material, the tooth being restored, and whether the tooth needs other work first. Diamondback Dentistry sets its Crown Special at $650, which sits at roughly half the typical local range. Prices vary based on individual case complexity. Request a consultation for an accurate estimate.
Our crowns are placed at dental crowns at our Phoenix practice by Dr. Pouria Owtad, DMD, who reviews the tooth and your bite before recommending a crown.
Cost by Crown Type
Not every crown is the same job. What the tooth needs before the crown goes on is often the biggest reason two quotes look different.
Single Crown Cost
A single crown restores one damaged or heavily worn tooth. This is the most common case and the one the $650 Crown Special is built for. A standard porcelain crown on a healthy tooth is usually the simplest, most predictable price.
Crown After a Root Canal
If a tooth is infected or the nerve is damaged, a root canal treats the inside of the tooth so it can be saved, and a crown is usually placed afterward to protect it. The root canal is a separate treatment that adds to the total, and we quote it after the exam. You can read more about root canal treatment in Phoenix before your visit.
Crown on a Dental Implant
When a tooth is missing rather than damaged, a crown can sit on top of a dental implant instead of a natural tooth. An implant-supported crown generally costs more than a crown on a natural tooth because the price includes placing the implant. We review whether an implant or a standard crown fits your situation.
Cost by Crown Material
Material changes both how a crown looks and what it costs. The right choice depends on which tooth is being restored and how much force it takes when you chew.
Porcelain and Ceramic Crowns
Porcelain and all-ceramic crowns are chosen for a natural look and are common on front teeth. With good care, crowns commonly last 10 to 15 years, and research indexed by the U.S. National Library of Medicine reports that about 95 percent of crowns remain in place at five years. Individual results vary based on your bite and habits like grinding.
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal and Metal Crowns
Porcelain-fused-to-metal and full-metal crowns trade some appearance for durability, which is why they are often used on back teeth that take heavy bite force. Material is one of the main reasons crown prices differ from one tooth to the next.
What Affects the Cost of a Crown
Three things move a crown's price the most: the material you choose, the tooth being restored, and whether the tooth needs other treatment first. A back molar under heavy bite force, or a tooth that needs a root canal, usually costs more than a simple front-tooth crown. Insurance and financing can lower what you actually pay.
Crown Material
Porcelain, all-ceramic, and metal-based crowns sit at different price points. A crown chosen for a natural look on a front tooth is a different job than a durable crown built for a molar.
Tooth Location and Complexity
Molars take more force and are harder to prepare, so they often cost more than front teeth. A tooth that is cracked, badly worn, or hard to reach adds time and complexity to the work.
Lab-Made vs Same-Visit Crowns
Diamondback Dentistry uses lab-made porcelain crowns, so a temporary crown protects the tooth while the lab builds the final one. That is why a standard crown is placed over two visits rather than one.
Additional Procedures Needed
Sometimes a tooth needs a root canal, a core build-up, or a deep cleaning before a crown can go on. Each of these is a separate step, and we quote them after the exam so your written estimate reflects the full plan.
Insurance and Financing for a Crown
For most patients, the real question is not the sticker price but what they pay after insurance. Dental coverage and a written estimate up front make a crown far more predictable.
Does Insurance Cover a Crown?
Most dental plans treat a crown as a major restorative service and cover about 50 percent after any deductible, up to your annual maximum. Coverage varies by plan, so call (602) 866-8183 to verify your benefits before treatment. We file your claim directly and give you the estimate in writing. See the dental plans we accept for details.
What Insurance Typically Covers
Most PPO plans cap yearly benefits between $1,000 and $1,500, according to the National Association of Dental Plans, and a crown can use a large share of that maximum. Many plans also apply a deductible and a waiting period for major work. If your tooth also needs a root canal, plans often cover the two steps separately.
In-House Savings for Uninsured Patients
No insurance is fine. Diamondback Dentistry offers a $19 New Patient Special that covers your exam and X-rays only, not a cleaning, so you can get a diagnosis and an honest estimate first. We also file claims directly for any plan you do have. New here? Review our new patient information before your visit. Prices vary based on individual case complexity. Request a consultation for an accurate estimate.
Dental Plans We Accept
We accept most major PPO plans and file claims directly, in and out of network. We accept Delta Dental PPO but not DeltaCare USA, and we accept AHCCCS only through UnitedHealthcare APIPA. Call (602) 866-8183 to verify your benefits before treatment.
Major PPO plans we accept
Financing
No insurance? We offer a $19 New Patient Special that covers your exam and X-rays only, and CareCredit financing is available for treatment. Prices vary based on individual case complexity. Request a consultation for an accurate estimate.
Financing
Spread the Cost With CareCredit
CareCredit lets you pay for a crown over time in monthly installments. You can prequalify with no credit impact before you commit, so you know your options before treatment.
Subject to credit approval. Prequalifying with CareCredit does not affect your credit score. Financing is provided through CareCredit; Diamondback Dentistry does not determine approval or terms.
What's Included in the Crown Special
The $650 Crown Special covers the exam of the tooth, the custom porcelain crown, and a temporary crown while the lab makes the final one. It is meant for a standard crown on a tooth that does not need major work first. If the tooth needs a root canal or a build-up, we add that to your written estimate before starting. You can compare it against our current patient specials. Prices vary based on individual case complexity. Request a consultation for an accurate estimate.
How a Crown Visit Works at Diamondback Dentistry
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First Visit: Exam and Prep
We examine the tooth and your bite, shape the tooth, and take a digital scan or impression. You leave with a temporary crown in place.
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Between Visits: The Lab
A dental lab makes your custom porcelain crown and matches it to your surrounding teeth. Your temporary crown protects the tooth in the meantime.
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Second Visit: Placement
We check the fit and color, adjust as needed, then bond the permanent crown in place. You leave with the finished tooth.
Alternatives to a Crown
A crown is not always the answer. Depending on how much of the tooth is damaged, a smaller restoration or a replacement option may fit better and cost less.
Fillings, Inlays, and Onlays
For smaller areas of damage or decay, a filling or a lab-made inlay or onlay may be enough, and both usually cost less than a full crown. Learn about tooth-colored fillings and inlays and onlays to see where they fit. We recommend the option that protects the tooth without doing more than it needs.
Bridges and Implants
When a tooth cannot be saved, a bridge or an implant replaces it instead of crowning it. A bridge uses the neighboring teeth for support, while an implant stands on its own. Explore dental bridges for missing teeth and single tooth dental implants. Keep in mind that dental plans cover implants at a lower rate than crowns, and some plans do not cover them at all, so verify your benefits first.
Sources and References
- American Dental Association, MouthHealthy: Crowns. mouthhealthy.org
- U.S. National Library of Medicine (PubMed): dental crown survival research. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- National Association of Dental Plans: Understanding Dental Benefits. nadp.org
- American Dental Association: dental insurance resources. ada.org
Get a Straight Answer on Your Crown Cost
Bring your tooth and your insurance card. We examine the tooth, verify your benefits, and give you a written estimate before any treatment. If it has been a while since your last visit, that is okay.
Serving North Phoenix and the North Valley
Diamondback Dentistry is at 1512 W Bell Rd, Suite C-6, in Phoenix, near the Bell Road and I-17 corridor. We see patients from across North Phoenix and the surrounding North Valley.
Neighborhoods served
- North Phoenix
- Deer Valley
- Peoria
- Moon Valley
- Glendale
ZIP codes in catchment
- 85023
- 85022
- 85021
- 85029
- 85051
- 85027
Diamondback Dentistry · 1512 W Bell Rd, Suite C-6, Phoenix, AZ 85023 · (602) 866-8183
