Zirconia Crowns

Zirconia is the most durable monolithic ceramic, which is more split-resistant and stronger than composites and glass.

Benefits, Limits, Costs

Timeline

2-5 days

Longevity

10-15 years

Costs

from £23.13 pm

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Regardless of the reason your tooth has become damaged, a dental crown is essential for preserving your underlying tooth structure and relieving you from dental pain and toothache.

As go-to restorative dentists, we usually place zirconium crowns on patients who have severely worn down or missing teeth. 

Zirconium crowns, in this respect, not only improve the appearance of an uneven smile but also greatly improve the balance, functionality, and oral health of your overall smile.

Whilst a zirconia crown won’t regrow your tooth, it will prevent further decay and infection from spreading and improve the appearance of the affected tooth.

Ready for a premium zirconia crown?

Call 020 7928 4474 to speak with our expert team at Mint Dental Clinic in Elephant & Castle, London. Zirconia crowns offer unmatched strength and a natural, aesthetic finish. 

Let us help you invest in a crown that not only looks great but lasts for years.

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Guide to zirconium crowns

What are zirconia crowns?
  • Framework zirconia is best for anterior and posterior multi-unit bridges.
  • Full contour zirconia for monolithic restorations.

One of the newer materials for dental restorations, zirconia crowns, or more specifically, zirconium oxide is a type of ceramic crown that’s stronger than porcelain (and even some metal alloys).

One benefit of a zirconia crown is that it gets fewer sharp edges from normal wear and tear issues that arise over time – plus, they don’t cause as much stress or damage to opposing pieces as their alternative counterparts.

To make the crown more life-like, the versatile material is often masked with porcelain or glass making it almost impossible to tell the difference between the crown and a natural tooth.

Typical uses of zirconia crowns
  • Protecting weak teeth and preventing fractures and tooth loss.
  • Keeping a tooth together when it’s about to fall apart.
  • To approve the overall appearance of your smile.
  • Capping misshapen, yellow or discoloured teeth.
  • To cover large fillings or root canals.
  • As a final restoration for dental implant treatment.
Why choose a zirconia crown?
  • The properties of zirconia hinder the cracking or chipping of surrounding teeth and the ones lying underneath.
  • Zirconia has a better shielding capacity, which means it can withstand higher loads and biting forces without the need to compromise the integrity of your smile.
  • Zirconia is much more gentle with other teeth.
  • The material is not so easy to match with real teeth and will require additional coating.
  • Longevity will depend on oral care but typically durability is expected to be between 5-15 years.

The fastest and easiest way to check if a zirconia crown will work for you is to have a consultation with our restorative dentists like Dr Imran, who can assess your smile and help lower the chances of needing further restorative procedures in the future.

Alternatives to zirconia crowns

See how zirconia crowns weigh up against alternatives like Emax. Discover Emax.

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Modern crowns are cheaper than you might think

Are you thinking of metal or Porcelain-Bonded Metal crowns to save money? They’re £25 cheaper. We recommend selecting the dental crown that best suits your treatment needs. 

For example, if you’re protecting a heavily deteriorated back molar, zirconia might be better for its superior strength as well as aesthetic appeal.

Patients who wish to increase the cost of their dental crown treatment will be pleased to know that we offer 0% financing over 12-month terms for all our dental treatments, which cost upwards of £350. 

Purchasing zirconium crowns on 12 months of interest-free finance will cost just £82.91 a month. 

Or £23.13 per month using 60-month finance (14.9% interest).

  • Call 020 7928 4474. We’ll guide you through the process, ensuring you get a long-lasting, natural-looking crown that’s worth every penny.

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