Zirconia Crowns in Hanoi: Costs and How They Compare (2026)

If your dentist has recommended a crown (bọc răng sứ), or several, you may be comparing prices abroad. In Hanoi, SmileJet lists two clinics, both branches of Picasso Dental Clinic (Nha khoa Picasso), and Picasso's published price for a zirconia crown is 7,000,000 VND (about US$270, A$385), with a 5-year warranty.

If your treatment plan involves aligning teeth before crowns, the SmileJet guide to Invisalign and clear aligner treatment in Hanoi explains how to sequence orthodontic and restorative work.

For Australians there is a published benchmark: the Australian Dental Association's 2022 fee survey, reported by Choice, put the average veneered crown at A$1,678. For the US, UK and elsewhere, compare with a written quote from your own dentist.

This guide covers per-crown prices, what is and is not included, the two listed clinics, and how the crown process works.

1. Crown Types Explained: Zirconia vs Emax vs PFM

Not every crown is the same. Knowing the main types helps you talk to the dentist about which suits each tooth.

Zirconia

Very strong and metal-free, which suits molars and premolars that take heavy chewing forces. Picasso lists standard zirconia (7,000,000 VND, 5-year warranty) and Cercon HT / Ceramill Zolid (8,000,000 VND, 5 to 7 years).

Emax and Lava

Emax is a lithium-disilicate ceramic with excellent translucency, often chosen for front teeth (9,000,000 VND at Picasso, 7-year warranty). Lava and Lava Plus are Picasso's highest-priced crowns (11,000,000 and 12,000,000 VND) with a 10-year warranty.

Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM)

The older standard: a metal base covered with porcelain. Durable, but the metal can show as a grey line at the gum over time. PFM crowns are not on Picasso's price list; ask the clinic if you want one.

2. Why Choose Zirconia Over PFM?

Zirconia has largely replaced PFM as the usual full-coverage crown in many practices. The main reasons:

• Strength: Zirconia is very strong, which suits back teeth.
• Appearance: No metal means no dark line at the gum, even if gums recede with age.
• Biocompatibility: Zirconia does not corrode, and suits people with metal sensitivities.
• Tooth preservation: Strong zirconia can allow conservative preparation; ask your dentist how much tooth will be removed.

3. Why Get Crowns in Hanoi?

If you are planning a trip, a crown fits into a one-week stay. What Picasso publishes for Hanoi:

Published Prices and Warranties

• One list: the same prices, materials and warranties at both Hanoi branches, with no location upcharges (clinic).
• Warranty by material: 5 years (zirconia) to 10 years (Lava), from Picasso's list.
• Payment: VND cash, Vietnamese bank transfer, Visa or Mastercard; no deposit to receive a quote or hold an appointment (clinic).

Equipment

Picasso says every branch has an iTero intraoral scanner, digital panoramic X-ray, a CBCT 3D scanner and a Class B autoclave. Its ceramics are zirconia, Cercon HT / Ceramill Zolid, Emax, Lisi and Lava.

Language

English and Vietnamese at both branches; German on request. Picasso does not publish dentist names, so ask who will do your crowns.

4. The Two Listed Clinics for Zirconia Crowns in Hanoi

SmileJet lists two Hanoi clinics, both Picasso branches, shown in no particular order. Both are featured partners on SmileJet, a commercial listing relationship and not a clinical endorsement.

Picasso Dental Clinic – Old Quarter Branch

Picasso's founding branch, opened in 2013 as Serenity International Dental Clinic and renamed in 2022. At 16 Phố Châu Long, Ba Đình ward, in Trúc Bạch about 10 minutes from Hoan Kiem Lake (clinic). The clinic says its most senior dentists practise here. Open every day 8:30 to 18:00. Zirconia crown 7,000,000 VND.

Picasso Dental Clinic – Westlake Square Branch

Picasso's newer Hanoi branch at LKC22 Hoàng Minh Thảo, inside Westlake Square in what was Bắc Từ Liêm district. The clinic lists on-site CBCT, iTero scanning and digital smile design, and there is on-site parking. Open every day 8:30 to 18:00. Zirconia crown 7,000,000 VND.

5. Price Table and the Australian Comparison

From Picasso's price list, "Updated July 2026", read 26 Oct 2026, converted at SmileJet's 26 Oct rates and rounded. Multi-crown totals are the single price multiplied; Picasso does not publish package prices. Indicative; only a written quote for your case applies.

Australia: the ADA's 2022 fee survey, reported by Choice, put the average veneered crown at A$1,678 (typical range A$1,250 to A$2,100). A crown at Picasso, about A$385 (zirconia) to A$660 (Lava Plus), is between about a quarter and two-fifths of that, before flights and accommodation. For other countries, compare with a written quote from your own dentist.

6. What Is Included vs Extra Costs

Usually Part of Crown Treatment

• Tooth preparation (shaping)
• Digital scan or impression
• Final crown fitting and cementation
• Bite adjustment and polish
• The warranty for the material (5 to 10 years at Picasso)

Ask whether a temporary crown is included.

Extra Costs at Picasso

• Examination and consultation: 200,000 VND; panoramic X-ray 300,000 VND
• Root canal treatment (điều trị tủy): 2,500,000 to 5,000,000 VND per tooth if needed first
• CBCT 3D scan: 600,000 VND for complex cases
• Scaling and polishing (cạo vôi răng): 300,000 to 600,000 VND; gum treatment from 1,200,000 VND
• Post and core build-up: not published; ask if the tooth is badly broken down

Always ask for a written, itemised treatment plan before committing.

7. The Crown Process

The clinic gives 5 to 7 days for crowns and bridges. A typical sequence; your dentist sets the actual schedule:

Two-Appointment Protocol

First appointment:

1. Examination, X-rays and shade selection
2. Local anaesthetic
3. Tooth preparation
4. Digital scan (Picasso uses iTero) or impression
5. Temporary crown placed

Lab phase: the crown is made while you explore Hanoi.

Second appointment:

1. Temporary crown removed
2. Crown tried in: fit, margins, bite and appearance checked
3. Adjustments if needed
4. Crown cemented
5. Final bite check and polish

Same-Day Crowns

Picasso does not publish a same-day crown service. If your time is short, ask SmileJet to check with the clinic.

For related treatments, see our guides on dental implants in Hanoi, veneers in Hanoi and full mouth restoration in Hanoi.

8. How Long Do Zirconia Crowns Last?

How long a crown lasts depends on your oral hygiene, your bite and whether you grind your teeth. Picasso's warranties give a guide to what it stands behind: 5 years on zirconia, 5 to 7 on Cercon HT / Ceramill Zolid, 7 on Emax and 10 on Lava and Lava Plus. If you are deciding between crowns and veneers, read our veneers vs crowns comparison guide.

Care Tips to Maximise Crown Life

• Wear a night guard if you grind or clench
• Floss daily around crown margins
• Avoid chewing ice, cracking nuts or biting hard objects on crowned teeth
• See your regular dentist for check-ups and cleans
• Keep your Hanoi treatment records and warranty for your home dentist

9. Frequently Asked Questions