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Ceramic fillings and crowns
Ceramic fillings and crowns are modern and aesthetic ways to repair damaged teeth. Ceramic fillings are an excellent choice, especially if you want a discreet, durable and natural-looking result.
Revised 4/19/2024
Ceramic fillings in a nutshell
- Ceramic fillings and crowns are a durable and aesthetic solution for repairing damaged teeth, as they match the tooth’s colour and last longer than composite fillings.
- Ceramic fillings and crowns are made with a digital replicator and a computer-controlled manufacturing programme, which ensures a perfect fit. After this, the dentist attaches the filling or crown to the tooth.
- If you have a chipped tooth or experience pain or sensitivity in your teeth, book an appointment with a dentist to get a ceramic filling or crown.
Related services
Dental check-up
Assessment of oral and dental health and recommendations for further treatment.
Dental fear
Non-urgent consultation with a dentist specialized in treating patients with dental anxiety.
Dental fillings
Filling a tooth involves removing decayed tooth tissue and replacing it with a filling material.
Ceramic or porcelain fillings
Ceramic fillings are a durable and aesthetic way to repair damaged teeth. Ceramic fillings look natural and feel just like real teeth. They are a particularly popular method for repairing incisors, as they offer an aesthetic result. The method is also well suited for repairing molars due to the material’s durability.
A ceramic filling offers the following benefits:
- Durable and strong material
- Aesthetic result that matches the tooth’s natural colour
- Resistant to yellowing
- Does not accumulate bacteria
- Long-lasting and more durable than a composite filling
Ceramic or porcelain crowns
The visible part of the tooth is called the crown. A ceramic crown is a good choice when the damage is extensive, the tooth has already been filled in the past, the tooth has undergone root canal treatment, or you want to improve the appearance of the tooth. A ceramic crown strengthens the structure of the tooth and provides long-term protection.
When to see a dentist for a ceramic filling
If you have a chipped tooth or experience aching, pain or other sensitivity, you should see a dentist for a dental check-up. A damaged tooth can also be asymptomatic, so regular dental check-ups are important to ensure that any problems are taken care of in good time. The dentist will recommend the most suitable material and filling method.
Treatment process for ceramic fillings or crowns
Making a ceramic filling or crown requires special expertise from the dentist. Ceramic fillings are made with a digital replicator and a computer-controlled manufacturing programme, which ensures a perfect fit. After this, the dentist attaches the filling to the tooth.
On the first appointment, the dentist determines the possible damage and discusses treatment options. Especially if the tooth is very damaged, a ceramic filling or crown is usually the best option.
The dentist prepares the tooth for the ceramic filling or crown and uses a digital imaging scanner to scan the tooth and bite. Ceramic fillings are usually made in a dental laboratory, and a separate appointment needs to be booked for attaching the filling. Until then, a temporary filling is placed in the tooth.
On the next appointment, the dentist will attach the ceramic filling or crown and ensure that it fits properly.
If necessary, a separate follow-up appointment is booked, especially if more than one filling or crown has been attached. In most cases, this is not necessary unless the bite feels abnormal afterwards. In this case, it is a good idea to book a follow-up appointment. However, the fit of the filling or crown is always checked during the next periodic check-up.
Ceramic Cerec fillings
The Cerec software allows some clinics to manufacture ceramic fillings and crowns during the appointment. In a Cerec filling, the dentist administers an anaesthetic, performs the necessary filing of the tooth and takes images of the tooth and the antagonistic tooth with a special imaging head. A computer-controlled drilling unit creates a fitting porcelain filling, which the dentist attaches to the tooth using fixing cement.
Learn more about Cerec fillingsAs of March 15, 2023, the polyclinic fee does not have to be paid after more than five reception visits during the calendar year. After the fifth payment, the polyclinic fee is €0 for visits for the rest of the calendar year.
If you visit our clinic and do not pay for your appointment using the available payment methods, we will send you an invoice for your appointment. The invoicing fee is EUR 5.20.
If the procedure is booked with a specialist dentist, the prices are increased by 30%.
Check out Hammas Mehiläinen's flexible payment methods
Take into account in the price list
The price estimate not include the outpatient clinic fee (€33,90). No Kanta fee is charged for visits to the dentist. The outpatient clinic fee for a dental hygienist visit €19.30. If the procedure is with a specialist dentist,prices will be increased 30%| Service | Price estimate |
|---|---|
| Dental check-up | 54,00 € Without Kela reimbursement 84,00 € |
| Dental check-up for patients with dental fear | 91,00 € Without Kela reimbursement 121,00 € |
| Children and young people dental check-up Prices include the clinic fee (€33.90). Book a dental check-up for children and young people Prices 207,75–239,75 €, without Kela reimbursement 227,90–259,90 € | 207,75 € Without Kela reimbursement 227,90 € |
| Dental X-ray of the teeth and jaws | Mobile Benefit 98,00 € The price with a doctor's referral after Kela compensation is €86. 109,00 € Without Kela reimbursement 118,00 € |
| Tartar removal 30–45 minute appointment with a dental hygienist. Book an appointment for tartar removal Explore different payment methods Prices 130,00–183,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 138,00–195,00 € | from 130,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 138,00 € |
| Tooth jewellery application The price does not include the price of tooth jewellery. | from 68,00 € No Kela reimbursement |
| Dental fillings 1–3 surfaces. Prices 94,00–262,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 104,00–285,00 € | from 94,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 104,00 € |
| Ceramic filling of the tooth 1–3 surfaces. Explore different payment methods Prices 279,00–561,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 279,00–618,00 € | from 279,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 279,00 € |
| Dental ceramic crown Laboratory costs are not included in the price estimate. Explore different payment methods Prices 616,00–798,00 € | from 616,00 € No Kela reimbursement |
| Chipped tooth Prices 94,00–262,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 104,00–285,00 € | from 94,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 104,00 € |
| Tooth extraction Explore different payment methods Prices 109,00–732,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 119,00–794,00 € | from 109,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 119,00 € |
| Tooth whitening Price estimate given at the free consultation appointment. Book an appointment for a free whitening consultation Prices 101,00–455,00 € | from 101,00 € No Kela reimbursement |
| Whitening consultation appointment Includes an individual price estimate for teeth whitening. Book an appointment for a whitening consultation. | Free No Kela reimbursement |
| Anaesthesia Prices 38,00–39,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 41,00–42,00 € | from 38,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 41,00 € |
| Irrevocable absence Prices 74,00–96,00 € | 74,00 € No Kela reimbursement |
| Initial assessment of sleep apnea Learn more about sleep apnea and book an appointment (in Finnish) | from 57,00 € Without Kela reimbursement from 84,00 € |
| Bite guard Includes clinical work and the bite guard. Prices 638,00–685,00 €, without Kela reimbursement 695,00–742,00 € | 638,00 € Without Kela reimbursement 695,00 € |
Related symptoms
Toothache
Can be caused by a cavity or an inflamed tooth, as well as a partially erupted wisdom tooth.
Tooth enamel damage
Tooth enamel damage is caused by tooth wear or problems with biting.
Chipped tooth
A piece of a tooth or a filling has come loose. Make an appointment with your dentist.
Bruxism or teeth grinding
Tooth damage, sore bite muscles or headaches.
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)
Pain and dysfunction of the jaw joints and masticatory muscles.
Dental cavity
Can feel like an enmity or a toothache - or you don't feel anything special.
Sensitivity
Pricking and sudden pain, often caused by cold, hot or touching the tooth.
Other related services
Dental specialists
Are dentists who are specialised in one of the disciplines of dentistry. Specialist dentist consultation.
Dentist
Performs oral health examinations and treats oral diseases and other problems.
Emergency dental care
Emergency visit for sudden toothache, accident or other acute symptoms.
Root canal treatment
The dentist treats an infected pulp of a tooth.
Frequently asked questions about ceramic fillings
A ceramic or porcelain filling is a method used to repair a damaged or worn tooth.
A ceramic filling offers the following benefits:
- Durable and strong material
- Aesthetic result that matches the tooth’s natural colour
- Resistant to yellowing
- Does not accumulate bacteria
- Long-lasting and more durable than a composite filling
The visible part of the tooth is called the crown. The visible part of the tooth can be repaired with a ceramic crown. A ceramic crown strengthens the structure of the tooth and provides long-term protection.
A ceramic crown is a good choice when:
- the damage to the tooth is extensive
- the tooth has already been filled in the past
- the tooth has undergone root canal treatment
- you want improve the appearance of the tooth
Ceramic fillings are more durable than traditional filling materials and provide a more aesthetic result. Ceramic fillings are made of a high-quality filling material that resembles the tooth’s own enamel, ensuring a beautiful and durable result.
Ceramic fillings are long-lasting. They can last up to 10–15 years or even longer, depending on your oral health and how well you take care of your teeth. We recommend regular dental check-ups to monitor the condition of the fillings.
