Cosmetic Crowns & Veneers 
Prosthetics Cosmetic Crowns & Veneers in Uijeongbu
We match the shade and shape to the surrounding teeth so the restoration doesn't stand out.
Cosmetic restorations at a glance — a crown covers a root-canal-treated or badly broken tooth in zirconia or ceramic. We fit it to your bite height, gum line and contact with neighboring teeth so it rarely needs remaking, and for a missing tooth, when the neighboring teeth are healthy, we consider an implant before a bridge. Fees by material and site are all published.
When
When are cosmetic restorations considered?
A tooth that has had root canal treatment After root canal treatment a tooth becomes more brittle, so it often needs to be covered to withstand chewing force.
A tooth whose cavity is too large to simply fill If the remaining tooth wall is thin, a filling alone can crack again.
When the color of an existing metal restoration bothers you If it's in a spot visible when you smile, switching to a shade-matched material can be considered.
When a front tooth is chipped Depending on the extent of the chip and the distance to the nerve, the approach can be a filling, a partial restoration, or a crown.
If you're concerned about the condition of your jawbone, you can use the Jawbone Self-Check before your visit to see what to look out for. 6 questions, takes about a minute.
Process
Cosmetic restorations — how does it work?
STEP 01
Diagnosis
We check how much tooth remains, the condition of the root, and bite height, then decide how much to cover.
STEP 02
Tooth Preparation
We trim only as much as the thickness of the restoration requires. Our approach is to keep as much of the tooth as possible.
STEP 03
Deciding shade and shape
We match the shade by looking at the color and surface texture of the surrounding teeth.
STEP 04
Fabrication & Fitting
After trying in the fabricated restoration, we adjust the bite height and the part that meets the gum before fitting it.
STEP 05
Bite check
We check that biting force doesn't concentrate on a single spot when you actually chew.
The process and timeline can vary depending on oral condition; the exact plan is provided after examination.
Before You Decide
What should I know before deciding?
Our approach to cosmetic restorations
Boston Miso Dental Clinic, Uijeongbu — Dr. Jongbum Lee, Clinic Director · Board-certified specialist in Advanced General Dentistry
- ✓If a tooth can be saved, we always review preserving it first
- ✓We first decide the area that needs covering, and prepare only as much as necessary
- ✓Matched in color and shape to the surrounding teeth for a restoration that doesn't stand out
- ✓The Clinic Director who consults with you also personally performs the procedure
What to know beforehand
- !Crowns and other restorations don't last forever either, and they may need to be remade depending on your gum condition and how well they're cared for.
- !Bruxism or a habit of frequently chewing hard food raises the risk of fracture.
- !The margin where the crown meets the gum is prone to decay, so brushing and regular check-ups are needed.
- !Depending on the condition inside the tooth, root canal treatment may be judged necessary first.
Fee
Crown, laminate veneer, or Minish — which is right for me?
| Category | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Crown (Front Teeth) — PFZ | ₩750,000 | Porcelain layered over a zirconia core — reproducing the translucency and shade unique to front teeth |
| Crown (Front Tooth) — Zirconia | ₩600,000 | A balance of high strength and reasonable cost |
| Laminate Veneers | ₩600,000 | Esthetic improvement of front teeth with minimal tooth removal |
| Minish | ₩980,000 | Minimal-removal restoration with ceramic similar to enamel — MINISH-exclusive protocol · 5-year warranty (conditional on regular check-ups) |
| Crown (back teeth) — zirconia | ₩550,000 | High strength to withstand chewing force on molars |
| Crown (Back Teeth) — Gold | ₩850,000 | Long clinical track record · wear behavior similar to natural teeth |
Restoration fees are per tooth (1 unit).
If chewing is still uncomfortable after a restoration, what do you check?
Before simply remaking a restoration, we check the condition of the teeth and gums, the bite, and the TMJ together. Discomfort alone doesn't mean the bite height is the problem. In one published bite-reconstruction case, we took over treatment that had started under the clinic's previous dentist, reassessed the overall bite height while placing the restorations, and used temporary restorations to confirm the patient had adapted.
Clinical Case
Cosmetic restoration case records
Cosmetic Crowns & Veneers 
A case where a 15-year-old laminate veneer broke, and instead of simply re-bonding it, we checked the bite first
Read more — A case where a 15-year-old laminate veneer broke, and instead of simply re-bonding it, we checked the bite first
Cosmetic Crowns & Veneers 
A darkened, sensitive front tooth restored in order — root canal treatment, non-vital tooth whitening, then zirconia
Read more — A darkened, sensitive front tooth restored in order — root canal treatment, non-vital tooth whitening, then zirconia
Q & A
Cosmetic Crowns & Veneers — Frequently Asked Questions
Visits & Appointments
It depends on the thickness of the remaining tooth wall. If the wall is thin, a simple filling can fracture under chewing force, so we'll tell you which method is appropriate after diagnosis.
We match the shade by looking at the color and surface texture of the surrounding teeth. That said, natural teeth and the restorative material differ in properties, so a difference may be noticeable depending on the light.
We need to check the condition of the underlying tooth and gum first. The plan may change depending on what we find after removal, so we'll go over this together at diagnosis.
Making the restoration takes time, so multiple visits are usually needed. If root canal treatment is also required, it takes longer.
Per tooth, front-tooth crowns are ₩600,000 for zirconia and ₩750,000 for PFZ; back-tooth crowns are ₩550,000 for zirconia and ₩850,000 for gold. For front teeth we choose materials for color and translucency, and for back teeth for the strength to withstand chewing forces. If root canal treatment or a core is needed first, that cost is added, and all fees are published on our fee page. Related guide →
The crown itself doesn't decay, but a cavity can form at the margin where it meets the gum. That's why we recommend regular check-ups.
We prepare only as much as the thickness of the restoration requires, and for procedures that need anesthesia, we default to three steps — topical anesthesia → computer-controlled anesthesia → intraosseous anesthesia — to start with less discomfort.
A crown also has a limited lifespan, and depending on your gum health and care, it may need to be remade. Bruxism (teeth grinding) or a habit of frequently chewing hard food raises the risk of fracture, and a cavity at the margin where the crown meets the gum is another reason for remaking it — both are checked at your regular check-ups.
Have a question not listed here?
Call 031-871-2275 during our hours and our front desk will help you. Treatment method, duration and cost vary with oral condition, so we can only give exact details after an exam.
Call 031-871-2275 during our hours and our front desk will help you. Treatment method, duration and cost vary with oral condition, so we can only give exact details after an exam.
In Depth
Cosmetic Crowns & Veneers, in more detail
References
References
The treatment sequence and standards described here are Boston Miso Dental Clinic's own principles; the figures, mechanisms and treatment outcomes are based on the references below. Manufacturer data is separately marked in the text as "manufacturer's own figures."
- Sailer I, Makarov NA, Thoma DS, Zwahlen M, Pjetursson BE. All-ceramic or metal-ceramic tooth-supported fixed dental prostheses (FDPs)? A systematic review of the survival and complication rates. Part I: Single crowns (SCs). Dent Mater. 2015;31(6):603-623. doi:10.1016/j.dental.2015.02.011
— A comparison of 5-year survival and complication rates for all-ceramic, zirconia and metal-ceramic crowns. - Pjetursson BE, Brägger U, Lang NP, Zwahlen M. Comparison of survival and complication rates of tooth-supported fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) and implant-supported FDPs and single crowns (SCs). Clin Oral Implants Res. 2007;18 Suppl 3:97-113. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0501.2007.01439.x
— Compares survival and complication rates between tooth-supported bridges and implant-supported prostheses.
Other Treatments
Other Treatment Guides
Implants We start by checking your jawbone and plan around what will last. Minish Minish (MINISH) restores worn or chipped front teeth to a shape close to the original. Laminate Veneers We first check how much tooth needs to be reshaped and whether it stays within the enamel. Teeth Whitening We first distinguish staining that whitening can fix from discoloration it can't. Wisdom Tooth Extraction We first judge whether a wisdom tooth needs to come out or can be watched. Cavity Treatment The earlier it's caught, the less tooth structure has to be removed. Gum Treatment Jawbone that has receded doesn't grow back. The goal is to stop it from progressing. TMJ Since there are several possible causes, identifying which one applies comes first.
The clinician responsible for treatment guidance at Boston Miso Dental Clinic is Dr. Jongbum Lee, Clinic Director, a board-certified specialist in Advanced General Dentistry (Korea).
Before covering it, we check how much tooth remains
Depending on how much natural tooth remains, the right method — filling, partial restoration, or a crown — differs.
Through examination, we first confirm the scope you actually need now.
Minish