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Zirconia Crowns in Hoi An: Cost, Clinics & What to Expect 2026
Zirconia and porcelain crowns (bọc răng sứ) in Hoi An at An Tam Smile: how the materials differ, what the treatment involves, what to ask, and how to get a written quote.
Zirconia crowns in Hoi An: quick facts
- Clinic: porcelain crowns (bọc răng sứ) are on the page of An Tam Smile, the one clinic SmileJet lists in Hoi An.
- Price: An Tam Smile does not publish a price list. SmileJet asks the clinic for a written quote.
- Time: crowns usually fit in one stay of about a week.
- Materials: not published. Ask which material your quote names.
What is a dental crown?
A crown (bọc răng sứ) is a cap that covers the whole visible part of a damaged, weakened or root-canal-treated tooth, restoring its shape and protecting it. A veneer, by contrast, covers only the front surface.
SmileJet lists one dental clinic in Hoi An: An Tam Smile (Nha khoa thẩm mỹ An Tâm Smile), at 536 Hai Ba Trung. It is about 1.2 km north of the old-town centre, on the road towards Tan An and An Bang beach, not inside the old town. An Tam Smile is a featured partner on SmileJet, which is a commercial listing relationship and not a clinical endorsement.
Crown materials compared
- Zirconia: a very strong ceramic, often chosen for back teeth.
- Layered zirconia: a zirconia core with porcelain on top, for a more natural look.
- Lithium disilicate (often sold as E.max): a translucent ceramic often chosen for front teeth.
- Porcelain fused to metal: an older option with a metal base.
Which materials An Tam Smile uses is not published. Ask which material your quote names, and why it suits that tooth.
Zirconia types explained
Monolithic (full) zirconia
A crown milled from a single block of zirconia with no porcelain layer. Very strong and less likely to chip, so it is often used on back teeth.
Layered zirconia
A zirconia core with porcelain built up on top. It can look more natural on front teeth, but the porcelain layer can chip.
What a crown costs
An Tam Smile does not publish a price list, so this guide gives no Hoi An price. The only general guide SmileJet can give is about crowns:
As a guide to how much cheaper treatment in Vietnam is: a porcelain crown (bọc răng sứ) at SmileJet's partner clinics elsewhere in Vietnam costs 4,000,000 to 7,000,000 VND on their published price lists, about AUD 220 to 385. The Australian Dental Association's 2022 fee survey, as reported by Choice, put the average crown in Australia at AUD 1,678. A crown in Vietnam is therefore roughly a fifth of the Australian average.
That is a crown figure from other partner clinics, not An Tam Smile's price, and it does not apply to other treatment.
Compare it with a written quote from your own dentist for the same work.
For An Tam Smile's price for your own case, message SmileJet on WhatsApp or Messenger and we will ask the clinic for a written quote in Vietnamese dong. Prices are indicative; only a written quote for your own case applies to you.
When you need a crown (and not a veneer or filling)
- A large filling that has broken or takes up much of the tooth.
- After root canal treatment, when the tooth may be weaker.
- A cracked or badly worn tooth.
- To sit on a dental implant.
- As part of a bridge (cầu răng sứ) replacing a missing tooth.
Ask the dentist why a crown is needed rather than a filling or veneer.
How crown treatment generally works
This is a general outline, not a description of An Tam Smile's process. Ask the clinic how its own process runs.
- Photos and X-rays: you can send these to SmileJet before you travel, and we pass them to the clinic.
- Examination and preparation: the tooth is checked and shaped, and a scan or impression is taken.
- Temporary crown: worn while the final crown is made.
- Fitting: the final crown is checked for fit, bite and colour, then cemented.
Crowns and veneers usually fit in one stay of about a week. An implant needs two visits 3 to 6 months apart, because the implant has to bond with the bone before the crown goes on. Give SmileJet the length of your stay when you ask.
The clinics SmileJet lists for crowns
An Tam Smile, Hoi An
SmileJet has collected 552 Google reviews from the clinic's Google listing, with a 4.8 rating shown. They are Google reviews, not reviews of treatment booked through SmileJet; no patient has reviewed the clinic on SmileJet yet.
No dentist is named anywhere SmileJet can read, and the dentist count, equipment, crown materials and implant brands are not published. Ask the clinic for the treating dentist's name and licence, and ask which material or implant system your quote names. SmileJet has not seen its licence documents; ask the clinic for them if they matter to you.
SmileJet books An Tam Smile in English and handles the conversation on WhatsApp or Messenger, passing your questions, photos and X-rays to the clinic, at no charge to you. Whether any dentist or staff member speaks English is not published. Opening hours are not published either, so confirm a time with SmileJet. If you would prefer a female dentist, tell SmileJet when booking and we can ask the clinic to arrange one.
Picasso Dental Clinic, Da Nang
For a Da Nang comparison, Picasso Dental Clinic at 222 Phan Chu Trinh publishes its prices in Vietnamese dong. It is also a featured partner on SmileJet. Da Nang is about 30 km north of Hoi An. The one clear difference between the two: Picasso publishes prices and An Tam Smile does not.
Aftercare and longevity
The first days
- Avoid very hard or sticky food on the new crown at first.
- Brush and floss normally, gently around the edge of the crown.
- Some bite sensitivity at first is common. If the bite feels high, tell the dentist before you fly home.
Long-term care
- Keep up regular check-ups with your own dentist.
- A night guard can help if you grind your teeth.
- Do not chew ice or open packets with your teeth.
Common concerns answered
Will the crown look natural?
That depends on the material and the shade match. Agree the shade with the dentist before the crown is made.
What if something goes wrong after I fly home?
Ask before treatment what happens if a crown needs adjusting after you leave, and get the answer in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a zirconia crown cost in Hoi An in 2026?
An Tam Smile does not publish a price list. Message SmileJet on WhatsApp or Messenger and we will ask the clinic for a written quote for your case.
How long does a crown take?
Crowns usually fit in one stay of about a week. Give SmileJet the length of your stay when you ask.
Which crown material does An Tam Smile use?
It is not published. Ask which material your quote names.
Is zirconia better than E.max?
Zirconia is stronger; lithium disilicate (E.max) is often chosen for its translucent look on front teeth. Ask the dentist which suits each tooth.
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Your written quote
To ask An Tam Smile a question or get a written quote, message SmileJet on WhatsApp or Messenger. We pass your question to the clinic, send back its answer and confirm the appointment.
Disclaimer: This article is general information, not medical advice. SmileJet is an information and booking service, not a healthcare provider. Prices are indicative; only a clinic's written quote for your own case applies to you.
Prices are indicative; only a clinic's written quote applies to you. See how we source prices. SmileJet is an information service, not a healthcare provider, and nothing here is medical advice.
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