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Dental Crown Cost in Korea
All-Ceramic, Zirconia, PFZ and PFM Prices Explained
Ceramic crowns are priced by material and by tooth position, so "how much is a crown in Korea?" has more than one answer. This article lists our clinic's standard crown prices by material, explains what changes the total, and what to check besides price.
What is a ceramic crown?
A crown covers the whole visible part of a tooth. It is used when a tooth is heavily filled, cracked, root-canal treated or badly discolored, or to replace an old crown.
Common crown materials
- All-ceramic: natural translucency, used mainly for front teeth.
- Zirconia: high strength, used for front and back teeth.
- PFZ: zirconia core with layered porcelain, useful for dark front teeth.
- PFM: metal core with porcelain, used for back teeth only at our clinic.
Dental crown prices in Korea by material
| Crown | KRW per tooth | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|
| Front tooth: all-ceramic | 700,000 | about $528 |
| Front tooth: zirconia | 700,000 | about $528 |
| Front tooth: PFZ | 800,000 | about $603 |
| Back tooth: zirconia | 600,000 | about $452 |
| Back tooth: PFM | 450,000 | about $339 |
| Post (if needed) | +150,000 | about +$113 |
| Core build-up (if needed) | +100,000 | about +$75 |
What changes the price?
- The material and the tooth position (front or back)
- How many teeth are treated
- Whether a post, core build-up or root canal treatment is needed first
- Whether gum treatment is needed before the crown
Why crowns in Korea can cost less, and how to judge quality
A large number of esthetic cases and price competition in Seoul help keep fees down. Still, a low price says nothing on its own. Check which material will be used and why, how the shade will be matched to your other teeth, and what the aftercare policy is if a crown chips or comes loose after you return home.
How to choose a crown
Choose by tooth, not by one material that suits everyone. For a front tooth, appearance and the color underneath matter most; for a molar, strength matters most. The final choice should follow an examination. Results differ from person to person.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a dental crown in Korea?
Should I choose all-ceramic or zirconia?
Is VAT added to crowns in Korea?
A low price worries me. What should I check?
Questions about your own teeth?
Send us photos of your teeth for a preliminary opinion. A final plan and quote are given after an in-person examination.
Ask on WhatsAppThis article is for general information and does not promise any particular result or cost. Suitability, treatment plan, results and how long restorations last differ from person to person. Please have a consultation and examination with a dentist before treatment. Prices are standard list prices as of 2026-10-22 and may change.