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Crowns
Crowns are advised when it is necessary to protect, strengthen and restore teeth. They may also be used to cover discoloured or misshapen teeth to improve the overall appearance of your smile.
Available in a range of materials, our crowns permanently sit over the entire visible surface of your existing tooth and are made to look as real as your own natural tooth.
The procedure takes two appointments. At the first appointment, we minimally shape the tooth and place a temporary crown. About 14 days later at your second appointment, we remove the temporary crown, place your new crown and check the fit and your bite.
The crown can last for many years if good oral hygiene is maintained, depending on the condition of the original tooth. Additional care should be taken to keep the crown and surrounding area clean. Your Durban Dental Centre dentist or dental hygienist will recommend an appropriate home care regime.
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1075 Reviews
30th September 2026
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Matt Wilson
After being a bit of a wuss and passing out after a tooth extraction, I was thoroughly looked after before leaving the surgery. I didn't expect such a high level of service and I highly recommend Durban.
26th September 2026
Very professional
26th September 2026
Dentist was nice as was receptionist. Premises are always spotless, never an issue with getting an appointment when it’s convenient for me. Never feel rushed in my appointments and aways able to ask questions.
25th September 2026
Very efficient
25th September 2026
Ashley and his Dental nurse were kind and very caring I would recommend them both to any nervous patients. Ashley is an amazing Dentist.
24th September 2026
Helpful caring staff. Explanations very detailed.
24th September 2026
Kate, the hygienist, is excellent and the whole experience is as pleasant as such things can be. All the staff I encounter are friendly and helpful.
23rd September 2026
Everyone was friendly, professional and reassuring. The environment seemed clean and hygienic.
23rd September 2026
People and expertise
19th September 2026
curteous and prompt, professional care and facilities both well presented
18th September 2026
Slight mix up in my appointment schedule as booked hygienist then dentist somehow it had been booked the other way but receptionist sorted it out efficiently
17th September 2026
Always helpful and very professional. I am a very nervous patient and they always work with me in a caring way. I would highly recommend.
17th September 2026
Professional and caring
17th September 2026
Friendliness of the staff
17th September 2026
The reception team are welcoming. Appropriate medical checks are carried out. Dr. Jacob is excellent, so reassuring generally, makes time to talk, and helpful when I enquired about teeth whitening - thank you vey much.
Linda Fielding
Having had a very complex root canal done on an existing Bridge, I cannot say enough about how excellent, professional, and above all how painless the experience was. Ahmet took the time to explain the best method in which to undertake this procedure making it easier for me to understand.<br>Highly Recommend.
10th September 2026
The reception team at Durban are brilliant , Super friendly ,knowledgeable ,great banter from Marie and Heather from the minute you walk in the door , Ahmet and his lovely assistant Karen are first class together they make a wonderful team .
10th September 2026
Professional, courteous, knowledgable, pleasant, understandingg, practical, reasoned and options ex[plained. Totally satisfied.
7th September 2026
Everybody is caring and considerate, a pleasure to attend.