Dental Crown Cost by Province in Canada (2026)
A dental crown in Canada costs $910 CAD (Prince Edward Island, lowest) to $1,449 CAD (Ontario, highest) depending on province. The national average from our dataset is approximately $1,150 CAD. Data sourced from 2026 provincial suggested-fee guides. CDCP covers crowns with mandatory pre-authorization.
Estimate your CDCP out-of-pocket cost
Dental crowns are partially covered by the CDCP with mandatory pre-authorization. Use the calculator below to estimate what you will pay after CDCP reimbursement at your province and income tier.
Dental Crown CDCP Out-of-Pocket Calculator
Province × income tier — 2026 figures in CAD
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* Estimates based on 2025–2026 provincial suggested-fee guides (CAD). Actual costs vary by province and provider; figures flagged as estimates are modelled.
Remember: the CDCP reimbursement is based on its own established fee grid, which is often lower than the provincial suggested-fee guide figure shown in the table below. Pre-authorization must be obtained before the crown is placed — work completed without prior approval is reimbursed at only 20% of the CDCP fee.
Crown cost by province — full table
Ceramic/PFM crown (per-unit). Source: Real Dental Costs analysis of 2025–2026 provincial suggested-fee guides (ODA, DAPEI, NSDA, NBDS, Alberta DA, BCDA, ACDQ, NLDHA, MDA, CDSS). Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland flagged as estimates where fee guides are members-only.
| Province | Crown Fee (CAD) | Source | Official? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Edward Island | $910 | DAPEI 2025 | Yes | Lowest province |
| Manitoba | ~$970 | MDA 2026 (non-public) | Estimate | Members-only guide |
| Nova Scotia | $985 | NSDA 2026 | Yes | |
| New Brunswick | $1,020 | NBDS 2026 | Yes | |
| Saskatchewan | ~$1,000 | CDSS + modelling | Estimate | Range: $950–$1,050 |
| Newfoundland | ~$980 | NLDHA + Atlantic modelling | Estimate | Range: $940–$1,020 |
| Quebec | ~$1,095 | ACDQ 2025 (non-public) | Estimate | Call clinic for actual fee |
| Alberta | $1,089 | Alberta DA 2026 | Yes | |
| British Columbia | $1,149 | BCDA 2026 | Yes | |
| Ontario | $1,349–$1,449 | ODA 2026 | Yes | Highest province; avg $1,399 |
| National average | ~$1,150 | Real Dental Costs dataset | — | All 10 provinces |
How to read the fee guide data
Suggested-fee guides are not maximum charges. Provincial dental associations publish suggested-fee guides as a benchmark for their members. Dentists are not legally obligated to follow these guides — many practices in urban centres or specialty clinics charge above the guide figure. The fees in our table represent the association benchmark for a standard ceramic or PFM crown (fee code equivalent to a porcelain-fused-to-base-metal crown in most guides).
Some guides are not public. Manitoba (MDA), Saskatchewan (CDSS), Quebec (ACDQ) and Newfoundland (NLDHA) do not publish their fee guides for open access. Our figures for these provinces are estimates derived from market data, clinic inquiries and Atlantic-regional modelling. They are flagged clearly in the table and should be verified with clinics before budgeting.
Fee codes matter. Crown fees vary by material code. The figures above correspond to a standard ceramic or porcelain-fused-to-metal crown. An all-ceramic zirconia crown or a high-noble gold crown may be billed at a higher fee code, particularly in Ontario. Ask your dentist which code applies to the specific restoration they plan to provide.
Province spotlight: Ontario
Ontario has the widest gap between its fee-guide crown figure and the national average. The ODA 2026 guide lists ceramic/PFM crowns in the $1,349–$1,449 range — a spread that reflects different fee codes for anterior versus posterior teeth and base-metal versus high-noble substructures. Ontario also has the highest density of dental specialists and urban practices, which tend to charge at the upper end of the fee guide.
For patients in Ontario covered by the CDCP, the balance billing risk is real. If the CDCP established fee for a crown is $1,100 and your dentist charges $1,449, even the 100% tier covers only the $1,100 CDCP fee — leaving a $349 out-of-pocket balance.
Province spotlight: British Columbia
BC's fee at $1,149 (BCDA 2026) is the second highest published figure. The BCDA guide is publicly available and used consistently across most BC practices. Vancouver and Victoria clinics often charge at or above the guide rate; rural BC clinics may negotiate.
Province spotlight: Prince Edward Island and Atlantic Canada
PEI ($910, DAPEI 2025) is the lowest benchmark in Canada and represents genuine savings — not just an estimate. Nova Scotia ($985) and New Brunswick ($1,020) are also below the national average. Newfoundland is estimated at approximately $980; the NLDHA guide is not publicly available, so patients should confirm with their clinic.
CDCP pre-authorization: a reminder
Regardless of province, the CDCP's pre-authorization requirement for crowns is consistent nationwide. The key points:
- Submit the pre-authorization request to Sun Life before scheduling the crown procedure
- The pre-authorization must specify the tooth and the treatment plan
- If approved, the benefit is locked in for a defined period (typically 60–90 days)
- Crown-on-implant is excluded from coverage in all provinces
- The established CDCP fee grid (not the provincial guide) determines the reimbursement amount
For the complete CDCP crown coverage rules, see Does CDCP Cover Crowns.
Open dataset
Crown cost data on this page comes from our publicly licensed dataset:
Four provinces (Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland) are marked as estimates due to non-public fee guides. All other figures come directly from the published provincial associations' guides.
Related pages
- Dental Crown Cost in Canada — hub page with CDCP calculator and material guide
- Crown Types & Materials — ceramic, PFM, gold and resin compared
- Does CDCP Cover Crowns — pre-authorization rules and eligibility
- CDCP Coverage Guide — full 2026 coverage matrix
- Dental Costs in Canada — all procedures, recall exam to implants
Frequently asked questions
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Independent dental pricing research — figures verified against provincial suggested-fee guides (ODA, ACDQ, BCDA, etc.) and the CDCP coverage rules published on canada.ca. Pricing/market research, not medical or dental advice.
This page provides pricing and market research information, NOT medical or dental advice. Real Dental Costs is an independent data publisher and is not affiliated with the Government of Canada or Sun Life Financial. Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland crown figures are 2026 market estimates and are not sourced from official public provincial fee guides.