Dental Australia
Dental crown cost in Australia
Compare dental crown costs in Australia and the quote components that change the final price: crown material, lab fee, scans, root canal history and whether the crown is part of implant treatment.
All prices in AUD unless stated.
Quick answer
A crown is usually ADA item 613 (non-metallic), 615 (veneered) or 618 (metallic), and a quote often adds a core build-up, a temporary crown and X-rays as separate items. 10 of the 23 dental operators whose pages were read print a fee against an ADA item number on their own site. Their fees are listed below, one practice and one item number per line, with a spread only where at least 4 operators print an exact fee. Ask for the material, lab fee and any root canal or core build-up to be listed separately, and whether an implant crown is inside the implant quote.
Fees per ADA item number, as practices print them
10 of the 23 dental operators whose pages were read print a fee against an ADA item number on their own site. Each fee is one practice’s figure for one ADA item number, read from its own fee page and listed alphabetically by practice, not by price. A line naming several item numbers (a root canal “package”, a check-up bundle), a range, an offer or a health-fund benefit is not read as a fee. Fees are never added together, so no check-up-and-clean total is built from them. A low-to-high spread is shown only where at least 4 operators print an exact fee for the same item; below that each practice is named. “From” is the practice’s own word and marks a floor.
Item 613: Full crown, non-metallic (porcelain or ceramic)
Fee per tooth. Exact fees from 4 operators run from $1,600 to $2,200.
| Practice | Fee | As printed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aim Dental | $1,780 | “613 | Full Crown | $1780” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Darlinghurst Dental | $2,200 | “613 | Full crown non-metallic | 2200” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Dentista | From $1,809 | “Porcelain Crown: dental item number code 613 starting from $1809**” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Horizon Dental | $1,700 | “Crowns $1700 Item code: 613 Book an Appointment” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| My Implant Dentist | From $1,600 | “Full Crown (Zirconia, Porcelain) Item no. 613 | From $1,600 per tooth” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Seddon Dental | $1,600 | “613 | Full Porcelain Crown | 1600” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
Item 615: Full crown, veneered (porcelain bonded to metal)
Fee per tooth. 1 operator prints an exact fee: below the 4-operator floor for a range, so each is named.
| Practice | Fee | As printed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlinghurst Dental | $2,200 | “615 | Full crown veneered | 2200” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
Item 556: Porcelain veneer (indirect)
Fee per tooth. 2 operators print an exact fee: below the 4-operator floor for a range, so each is named.
| Practice | Fee | As printed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentista | From $1,809 | “Veneers: dental item code 556 starting from $1809**” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Horizon Dental | $1,700 | “Veneers $1700 Item code: 556 Book an Appointment” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Northside Dental Solutions | $1,950 | “556 | Veneers | $1950” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
How the bill works
Cost anatomy
Dentist fee
The clinical fee for examination, procedure time and reviews.
Ask what is included in the quoted item.
Materials or lab work
Fillings, crowns, whitening kits, retainers or aligners where relevant.
A major reason quotes vary between clinics.
Extras insurance
Private health extras may rebate basic, major or orthodontic dental.
Limits, waiting periods and item rules usually apply.
Patient gap
The amount left after any extras benefit.
Often most or all of the bill for cosmetic treatment.
Access routes
Self-pay
Patient pays the dental practice directly.
Most adult dental care in Australia is private.
Extras insurance
Policy may rebate part of basic, major or orthodontic dental.
Check annual or lifetime limits before booking.
Offer or package pricing
Some clinics publish new-patient, whitening or aligner offers.
Check location eligibility and what is excluded.
Dental crown cost components
| Item | Published price | Usually included? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full crown, non-metallic (ADA item 613) | $1,600-$2,200 across 4 practices' fee pages | Crown and lab work often included | Material and clinic fee drive variation; core build-up and X-rays are separate items. |
| Full crown, veneered (ADA item 615) | Darlinghurst Dental: $2,200 | Crown and lab work often included | Porcelain bonded to metal; a separate item from 613, never combined with it. |
| Full crown, metallic (ADA item 618) | Not tracked | Crown and lab work often included | A separate item from 613 and 615; ask whether the metal is inside the fee. |
| Implant crown stage | Not tracked | May be separate from implant fixture | Ask whether implant, abutment and crown are bundled. |
| Root canal before crown | Not tracked | Usually separate | A root-filled tooth may need a crown later. |
| Extras insurance | Not tracked | Major dental if covered | Waiting periods and annual limits often apply. |
Published new-patient and treatment offers, with each operator’s inclusions and source, are listed on the AU dental page. See published dental offers
Typical patient journey
Before
Consult, examination, scans or treatment plan where needed.
Ask for the full itemised fee before treatment.
During
The procedure, aligner fitting, whitening session or restoration appointment.
Check what happens if extra work is found.
After
Follow-up, retainers, replacement trays or maintenance reviews.
Ask which follow-up visits are included.
Medicare and insurance notes
- Medicare usually does not cover private dental crowns.
- Extras cover may contribute under major dental, subject to limits.
- AHPRA registration can verify practitioners, but it does not publish price lists.
Usually included
- Crown restoration where quoted
- Lab work where stated
- Temporary crown only where stated
May cost extra
- Root canal
- Core build-up
- X-rays or scans
- Implant abutment
- Sedation or surgical treatment
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly is included in the quoted dental item?
- Are X-rays, scans, retainers, lab work or follow-up visits extra?
- What will extras insurance rebate, if any?
- Are there location, offer or eligibility restrictions?
Cost terms used on this page
Gap
The amount left for the patient after Medicare, insurer or subsidy payments.
MBS item
A Medicare Benefits Schedule service code used to calculate rebates.
PBS
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, which subsidises eligible medicines.
Known-gap
A private insurance arrangement where the patient gap is disclosed in advance.
Hospital excess
A fixed amount a patient may pay when claiming on private hospital cover.
Related Australian pages
Sources & further reading
- Australian Dental Association — Dental treatment context and patient information.
- Services Australia Child Dental Benefits Schedule — Public dental benefit rules for eligible children.
- AHPRA Register of Practitioners — Registration checks for Australian dental practitioners.
- Aim Dental: fee page — Fees per ADA item number, read 6 November 2026
- Darlinghurst Dental: fee page — Fees per ADA item number, read 6 November 2026
- Dentista: fee page — Fees per ADA item number, read 6 November 2026
- Horizon Dental: fee page — Fees per ADA item number, read 6 November 2026
- My Implant Dentist: fee page — Fees per ADA item number, read 6 November 2026
- Seddon Dental: fee page — Fees per ADA item number, read 6 November 2026
- Northside Dental Solutions: fee page — Fees per ADA item number, read 6 November 2026
Prescription treatments require a valid Australian prescription from an AHPRA-registered practitioner. This site does not provide medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any treatment.