Zirconia Crowns
Aesthetic dentistry
Metal-free, durable crowns that let light through much like a natural tooth, made in our own lab.
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- Visit length
- 60–90 minutes
- Number of visits
- 2–3 visits
- Process
- 5–10 days
- Anaesthesia
- Local anaesthesia
Zirconia is a metal-free, tooth-coloured, high-strength ceramic. It is used to protect heavily worn, root-treated or heavily filled teeth, and for bridges.
Why our own lab?
Crowns are produced in the in-clinic laboratory from a digital scan. Our technician sees the patient when choosing the shade, and small adjustments can be made on the same day during the try-in.
Step by step
Exam and x-ray
Root health of the teeth to be crowned is checked.
Preparation
Teeth are shaped and temporaries fitted.
Digital scan
An intraoral scanner records the impression.
Try-in and bonding
Fit and colour are checked and the crowns bonded.
Questions about this treatment
What is the difference between zirconia and veneers?
A veneer covers only the front surface; a zirconia crown covers the whole tooth. Which one is needed depends on the tooth.
Do zirconia crowns darken?
Zirconia does not change colour; as long as the gums stay healthy, no darkening is expected at the crown margin.
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