Crown and Inlay Costs in Seongnam, Itemised
Published by The Seoul Dental Clinic · Meet the dentists
Published crown prices at The Seoul Dental Clinic are ₩300,000 for a metal crown, ₩400,000 for PFM, and ₩450,000 for zirconia on a back tooth or ₩550,000 on a front tooth. Inlays and onlays are listed at ₩200,000 to ₩330,000, and resin fillings at ₩70,000 to ₩250,000.
Published crown prices
| Item | Published price (KRW) |
|---|---|
| Zirconia crown — back tooth | 450,000 |
| Zirconia crown — front tooth | 550,000 |
| PFM crown (porcelain fused to metal) | 400,000 |
| Metal crown | 300,000 |
| Core build-up or post | 100,000 |
| Resin inlay / ceramic inlay / ceramic onlay | 200,000 / 300,000 / 330,000 |
| Resin filling | 70,000 to 250,000 |
| Dentures (reline to complete denture) | 150,000 to 1,800,000 |
Price list as published; confirm at consultation. VAT may apply.
What each material means
Zirconia
A ceramic material that looks like a natural tooth. It is listed at ₩450,000 for a back tooth and ₩550,000 for a front tooth.
PFM
A metal base with a porcelain surface. It sits between metal and zirconia in the price list.
Metal
Metal is not tooth-colored. Some patients accept this for back teeth that are hidden when they smile.
Core build-up and post
If a tooth has lost much of its structure, a crown may need something to hold on to. A core build-up or post rebuilds the inner part of the tooth, and it is listed at ₩100,000.
Whether you need it depends on the tooth, so it is decided at examination rather than assumed in advance. A tooth that has had a root canal is more likely to need support, but your dentist makes that call.
Crown, inlay or filling?
| Resin filling | Inlay or onlay | Crown | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published price | ₩70K to ₩250K | ₩200K to ₩330K | ₩300K to ₩550K (by material) |
| Covers | Small to moderate damage | Moderate damage, part of the biting surface | Most or all of the tooth |
| Typical decision | Damage is limited | More tooth to protect, but not all | Tooth is heavily damaged or weakened |
The right option depends on how much sound tooth remains. Your dentist decides after examination.
Crowns on implants
If you are replacing a missing tooth, check how the implant quote handles the crown. Only the MegaGen option is listed with a PFM crown included. For DIO, Osstem and Straumann, the implant crown is a separate item: PFM ₩350,000 or zirconia ₩450,000 per tooth, with an abutment added if your case needs one. Read the implant quote carefully so each item appears once.
Before you decide
Ask which material is proposed and why
The answer should relate to where the tooth is and how you bite.
Ask what is included
Confirm whether a build-up, temporary crown or follow-up adjustment is in the figure.
Check VAT and timing
Ask how many visits are needed, especially if you are leaving Korea soon.
Reading a crown quote
A good crown quote names the tooth, the material, any build-up and the number of visits. If a figure arrives as one total, ask for it to be broken down.
Compare the material first, then the price. A metal crown and a front-tooth zirconia crown are different products, and the gap in the list shows it.
If a tooth needs a root canal first, the root canal is quoted separately after examination, and the build-up and crown follow as their own lines. Planning all three together helps you see the full cost before starting.
Video: our dentists explain
In Korean. On YouTube, turn on subtitles and choose Settings → Subtitles → Auto-translate → English.
What this video covers
The dentists explain that a crown has no fixed lifespan: whether it needs replacing depends on its current condition, especially the margin where the crown meets the tooth, not on how many years it has been in place. They point out that a crowned tooth that has had a root canal may not hurt even when decay is present, and that a dark line near the gum can come from a darkened root-canal-treated tooth, the metal edge of a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown, or actual decay, so a dark line alone is not a reason to replace it. Checking involves a direct examination of the margin with a dental explorer combined with X-rays and symptoms, and a small problem can sometimes be repaired by removing the decay and filling it with resin instead of replacing the whole crown. Signs to watch for at home are food getting trapped, a bad smell, and a crown that feels loose, and they suggest flossing and using interdental brushes around crowns.
- Crown replacement depends on its condition, not its age
- A dark line at the gumline is not always decay; an exam and X-rays together are needed
- Watch for trapped food, odor, or a loose-feeling crown, and clean margins carefully
Frequently asked questions
What is the lowest-priced crown?
A metal crown is listed at ₩300,000. Whether it suits your tooth is for your dentist to decide.
How much is a front-tooth zirconia crown?
It is listed at ₩550,000, compared with ₩450,000 for a zirconia crown on a back tooth.
Is a build-up included in the crown price?
Core build-up or post is listed separately at ₩100,000, when needed.
Can a crown be done in one trip?
Do not assume so. Ask the clinic about the number of visits required for your tooth.
English-speaking dentists in Seongnam
The clinic was founded by two brothers trained at Seoul National University who direct it together. Three further dentists hold Ministry of Health and Welfare specialist certifications. Full credentials →
Dr. Hyun Sung Park
Clinic Director
- Co-founder and joint clinic director
- DDS, Seoul National University School of Dentistry
- Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
- Former staff, Dept. of General Dentistry, SNU Dental Hospital
- Microendodontics Programme, SNU
- Course completion, UCLA, USA
- Member, UPenn Endodontics Study Club, USA
- Certified Invisalign Provider
- Osstem Implant AIC Programme
- Member, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
Dr. Hyeonjoon Park
Clinic Director
- Co-founder and joint clinic director
- DDS, Seoul National University School of Dentistry
- Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
- Former staff, Dept. of General Dentistry, SNU Dental Hospital
- Affiliate Associate Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
- Certified Invisalign Provider; leads orthodontic treatment
- Course completion, UCLA, USA
- Member, UPenn Endodontics Study Club, USA
- Member, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)
- Member, Seoul Prime Orthodontic Study Club
Dr. Yu Jin Kim
Dentist
- Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry (Ministry of Health and Welfare)
- Johns Hopkins University, USA
- Master’s degree, SNU Graduate School of Dentistry
- Former staff, Osaka University Dental Hospital, Japan
Dr. Min Ji Choi
Dentist
- Board-certified specialist, Conservative Dentistry
- Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry
- Internship and residency, Jeonbuk National University Dental Hospital
- Master’s degree in Conservative Dentistry, Jeonbuk National University
Dr. Jin Young Choi
Dentist
- Board-certified specialist, Advanced General Dentistry
- Clinical training, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Canada
- Master’s degree, Kyungpook National University Graduate School of Dentistry
- BA in English Language and Literature, Korea University
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