What is a Zirconia Crown?

A crown is a dental restoration used to repair damaged or severely decayed teeth. It covers the entire tooth surface, restoring its shape, size, strength and appearance.

Material type

Metal crown: alloys such as gold and platinum, durable and less wear, but unnatural color.

Ceramic crown: similar to the color of the tooth, beautiful, suitable for front teeth restoration.

Metal ceramic crown: inner layer of metal, outer layer of ceramic, both strength and beauty.

Resin crown: lower price, but easy to wear, suitable for temporary restoration.

Indications

Teeth that are severely decayed and cannot be restored with fillings.

Teeth that are severely cracked or worn.

Protection after root canal treatment.

Improving the appearance, shape or alignment of teeth.

Zirconia is growing in popularity due to its many confirmed perks.

Zirconia crown is a high-strength ceramic crown, which is widely used in dental restoration due to its excellent performance and aesthetic effect.

1. Material properties

High strength: Zirconia has high hardness and strong wear resistance, suitable for posterior tooth restoration.

Aesthetics: The color is close to natural teeth, suitable for anterior tooth restoration. Biocompatibility: No irritation to human tissue, suitable for patients with allergies.

Durability: Long service life, not easy to break or wear.

2. Advantages

Beautiful and natural: The color and transparency are close to natural teeth.

High strength: Suitable for posterior tooth restoration that bears greater bite force.

High precision: Made by CAD/CAM technology, high fit.

Good biocompatibility: Suitable for patients with allergies.

3. Indications

Anterior and posterior tooth restoration.

Implant restoration.

Patients allergic to metals.

Restorations that require high strength and beauty.