Root canal and crown cost in Ireland
For a back molar, a root canal (€590 to €1,250) plus a dental crown (€800 to €1,200) costs €1,390 to €2,450 in total, or €1,112 to €1,960 after 20% Form Med 2 tax relief. For a premolar, the combined total is €1,290 to €2,000 (€1,032 to €1,600 after 20% relief).
When a tooth needs a crown after root canal treatment, what a post and core is, and the combined price by tooth.
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Calculate your root canal and tax relief
Pick the tooth, whether you need a crown on top, and whether you are claiming 20% non-routine dental tax relief on Form Med 2 or using a Medical Card.
Estimated cost guide
€1,112 to €1,960 after 20% relief
Clinic price: €1,390 to €2,450 · Med 2 refund: €278 to €490
Both root canal treatment (endodontics) and dental crowns qualify for 20% non-routine health expenses tax relief on Form Med 2. On €590 to €1,250 for a molar (3 to 4 canals) plus €800 to €1,200 for a crown (€1,390 to €2,450 at the clinic), claiming 20% back in Revenue myAccount brings your net cost to €1,112 to €1,960.
Ask a local clinic for a priceRoot canal + crown by tooth
| Tooth | Root canal | Dental crown | Combined gross price | Net after 20% Med 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front tooth (when a crown is needed) | €390 to €700 | €800 to €1,200 | €1,190 to €1,900 | €952 to €1,520 |
| Premolar (1 to 2 canals) | €490 to €800 | €800 to €1,200 | €1,290 to €2,000 | €1,032 to €1,600 |
| Molar (3 to 4 canals) | €590 to €1,250 | €800 to €1,200 | €1,390 to €2,450 | €1,112 to €1,960 |
| Re-treatment + new crown | €690 to €1,500 | €800 to €1,200 | €1,490 to €2,700 | €1,192 to €2,160 |
Filling vs crown: which teeth need which?
- Incisors and canines (front teeth). Unless the tooth was badly broken in an accident or already had a crown, a front tooth usually does not need a crown after a root canal. The dentist seals the back of the tooth with a composite filling (€120 to €210 if not included), and can use internal bleaching if the tooth darkens over time.
- Premolars and molars (back teeth). Back teeth take up to four times the biting force of front teeth. Once the roof of the pulp chamber is opened for a root canal, the side walls (cusps) can split apart under a hard bite unless a crown (€800 to €1,200) or full-coverage ceramic onlay holds them together.
- Post and core (€150 to €300). If decay has removed most of the tooth above the gum, the dentist cements a glass-fibre or metal post into one of the root canals to anchor the core build-up that the crown sits on.
Zirconia, E.max ceramic and porcelain-fused-to-metal
Irish dental clinics mainly fit three types of crown after a root canal, all in the €800 to €1,200 range:
- Monolithic zirconia. Milled from solid ceramic block — the strongest option for back molars and people who clench or grind their teeth, with no dark metal line at the gum.
- Lithium disilicate (E.max) all-ceramic. More translucent than zirconia, making it the top pick for visible front teeth and upper premolars.
- Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM). A metal thimble covered in tooth-coloured porcelain; strong and reliable, though a thin grey margin can show if the gum recedes over the years.
What root canal treatment costs in Ireland
Our price guide by tooth, with and without a crown, and what 20% Form Med 2 tax relief takes off.
| Job | Typical cost | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Front tooth (incisor or canine), 1 canal | €390 to €700 | After 20% tax relief: €312 to €560. General dentist or specialist |
| Premolar, 1 to 2 canals | €490 to €800 | After 20% tax relief: €392 to €640. Whether it has one canal or two |
| Molar, 3 to 4 canals | €590 to €1,250 | After 20% tax relief: €472 to €1,000. Specialist with microscope: €900 to €1,250 |
| Root canal re-treatment | €690 to €1,500 | After 20% tax relief: €552 to €1,200. Removing old filling or post |
| Dental crown (zirconia or porcelain) | €800 to €1,200 | After 20% tax relief: €640 to €960. Strongly advised on back chewing teeth |
| Molar root canal + crown, all in | €1,390 to €2,450 | After 20% tax relief: €1,112 to €1,960 |
| Post and core build-up (if needed) | €150 to €300 | Used when too little natural tooth wall remains to hold a crown |
| Consultation and X-ray | €60 to €150 | 3D CBCT scan for complex roots: €120 to €200 |
Get a root canal price from one local clinic
Tap the tooth, where things stand and your county. Your enquiry goes to one Dental Council-registered dental clinic covering your county, and they contact you to arrange an X-ray and a written treatment plan.
Questions patients ask
Are both the root canal and the crown eligible for 20% tax relief?
Yes. Revenue lists both endodontic treatment (root canal) and crowns as non-routine dental treatments qualifying for 20% tax relief on Form Med 2, even if a specialist does the root canal and your own dentist fits the crown.
What happens if I delay getting the crown after a molar root canal?
The temporary or core filling can wear down, leak saliva back into the root filling, or allow one of the tooth's outer walls to crack below the gumline. If the root splits vertically, the tooth has to be extracted.
Need a price or an appointment for a root canal?
One Dental Council-registered clinic covering your county contacts you. Nothing is booked until you have a written treatment plan.