Dental caps and crowns: when you need one, and how it is done
Medically reviewed by Dr. Atoshe Islam7 November 2026
A crown, or cap, completely covers a tooth. It is used to protect a broken, decayed or weak tooth.
When is it needed?
- A tooth is broken or cracked.
- Decay has left a tooth weak.
- After a root canal in many cases, to keep the tooth strong.
- To improve how a tooth looks.
The dentist decides whether your tooth needs a cap after an examination.
What happens, step by step
- The tooth is checkedThe dentist examines it and takes an X-ray if needed.
- The tooth is shapedIt is made smaller so the cap can fit over it.
- A mould is takenThe cap is made in a lab from the mould of your tooth.
- A temporary capA temporary cap may be used while the new one is made.
- The cap is fittedOnce ready, it is fixed onto the tooth.
What is it made of?
Caps are usually made of metal, ceramic or porcelain fused to metal. You can talk through what suits your tooth.
When to contact us quickly
- A temporary or permanent cap has come off.
- Pain is increasing after fitting, or your gum is swelling.
- Biting feels uncomfortable.
More questions
Are a cap and a crown the same thing?
Yes, usually the same thing is called either a cap or a crown.
Do I always need a cap after a root canal?
Not always, but often. The dentist decides based on how weak the tooth has become.
How much does it cost?
The chamber consultation fee is Tk 300. Treatment cost is given once the examination shows what is needed.
The right treatment is decided by the dentist after an examination.
Dental cap and crown: Where to get treated
Dr. Atoshe Islam sees patients in Mirpur 14 and Kafrul (Agargaon).
- Mirpur Dental Care, Navy Market (2nd floor), Mirpur 14, Dhaka-1206. 10 AM - 2 PM
- HD Popular Dental Care, 202/5, West Kafrul, Taltola, Agargaon, Dhaka-1207. 5 PM - 9 PM