What is zirconia crowns?
A zirconia crown caps a tooth that has been weakened by decay, a large filling, or a fracture — restoring its shape, strength and appearance. The tooth is reduced slightly to make room for the crown, which is then custom-made to match your bite and the shade of the teeth around it.
Who is it for?
A tooth has a large filling that is no longer enough on its own.
You have a cracked tooth that needs full-coverage protection.
A tooth has darkened or discoloured beyond what whitening can fix.
You have had root canal treatment and need the tooth protected.
Concerns patients bring to us
- A tooth that feels weak or 'ready to break' when chewing.
- Visible cracks or an old metal crown you would like replaced.
- A tooth that has darkened and stands out from the others.
- Sensitivity around a tooth with a large, ageing filling.
Benefits
Restores a weakened tooth's ability to handle normal biting force.
No dark line at the gum, and no metal shadow showing through.
Shaded and shaped to blend in with your natural teeth.
Zirconia is highly resistant to chipping and wear.
The treatment process
The tooth is gently reshaped to make room for the crown.
A precise scan or impression is taken of the prepared tooth.
A temporary protects the tooth while your crown is made.
The finished crown is checked for fit, bite and shade, then bonded in place.
Technology & approach
Digital scanning replaces the traditional putty impression for most cases, giving the lab a more precise model to work from and a better first-time fit.