Dental crowns and bridges are among the most common restorative treatments, and Albania offers exceptional quality using the same premium materials found in top European clinics.
Crown Materials Available
Zirconia Crowns
The most popular choice for their strength and natural appearance. Albanian price: €150-200 (vs €500-700 in UK).
E-max (Lithium Disilicate)
Excellent aesthetics with good strength, ideal for front teeth. Albanian price: €180-250.
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM)
Traditional option, very durable. Albanian price: €100-150.
Full Metal
Gold or other alloys for back teeth. Albanian price: €120-180.
The Crown Process
- Day 1: Tooth preparation, impressions, temporary crown placed
- Days 2-4: Laboratory fabrication using CAD/CAM technology
- Day 5: Final crown fitting and cementation
Dental Bridges
Bridges replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring to adjacent teeth. Types available:
- Traditional bridges (3+ unit)
- Cantilever bridges
- Maryland (resin-bonded) bridges
- Implant-supported bridges
Quality Assurance
Albanian dental laboratories use:
- German and Italian CAD/CAM systems
- Ivoclar Vivadent materials
- 3Shape digital scanning
- Strict quality control protocols
Warranties
Most Albanian clinics offer 5-10 year warranties on crowns and bridges, with some offering free replacement if issues arise within the warranty period.