Zirconia Crown

Here at Fort Lauderdale Dental & Aesthetic Center, we can provide prosthetic treatment with all the available types of dental crowns. 

Dental crowns are caps that are placed on top of damaged teeth. Crowns are used to protect, cover, and restore the shape of your teeth when fillings can’t solve the problem. Dental crowns can be made out of:

• Zirconia  (Ceramic)
• E-Max (Lithium Disilicate Crowns)
• Porcelain
• Metal (PFM).

1. Zirconia Crowns

Made of zirconium dioxide, a white powdered ceramic material

Zirconium is a relatively new material that combines the strength of metal with the aesthetics of porcelain crowns.  High translucent zirconia and layered zirconia crowns have become a very popular choice.

The main ADVANTAGES of zirconia crowns are:

• They provide great aesthetics
• They are strong and long-lasting (less possibilities of chipping or breaking).
• The process of installing them can be less time consuming than a regular crown,  because zirconia can be cut and shaped at the dental office. There’s no need to send them to a dental lab.
• Zirconia Crowns are less likely to wear down due to their strength.
• They are biocompatible: as metal free crowns, they are not likely to cause allergic reactions.

2. Ceramic Crowns

The newest type of crown in dentistry today is known as E -Max. This is a type of an all-ceramic crown that is made out of lithium disilicate (which is light and thin).

The main ADVANTAGES of E-max crowns are:

• Great aesthetics. They look great in your mouth.
• They are durable and very strong.
• They are a great choice for both the front and back teeth.

3. Porcelain Crowns

• All Porcelain Crowns

This is definitely the most popular type of crown used nowadays. They are entirely made of porcelain material.

Some ADVANTAGES are:

• Porcelain or ceramic crowns provide the best and most natural look.  They match your surrounding teeth in shape, size, and color.
• The best option for front teeth restorations.
• They are biocompatible: that means no metal is used, so they are toxic-free.
• Porcelain Fused-to-Metal Crowns (PFM)

Porcelain fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns are another widely used type of dental crown. They provide both strength (due to their metal structure) and aesthetics (due to the porcelain coat that covers the cap).

The main ADVANTAGES of PFM crowns are:

• They provide great aesthetics and durability
• They’ve been around for over 50 years. We know they work well.
• They are less costly than all-porcelain crowns

However, the DISADVANTAGES of PFMs include:

• The metal in these crowns may cause a gray/ blue line at the gumline. This may not give the 100% aesthetic look that fully porcelain crowns provide.
• For people who clench their teeth, this type of crown may wear down more easily against the opposing teeth

The most popular types of dental crowns are Zirconia and E-max prosthetics. 

Top 3 questions about dental crowns

1. How long do dental crowns last?

The average lifespan for a well-maintained dental crown is typically around 15 years. However, when taken care of properly, it is common to see them last upwards of 25-30 years.

2. Is it painful to have a crown put on your tooth?

Getting a crown is not a painful experience; thanks to the use of anesthetic and sedation, most patients feel only mild discomfort. The benefits of getting a crown far outweigh the temporary discomfort.

3. Is crown needed after a Root Canal Treatment (RCT)?

If the tooth receiving a root canal is in the back – on your molars or premolars — the chances are greater you’ll need a dental crown. This is because these teeth must withstand all the pressure of chewing and grinding, so they require the extra strength that a crown can provide.

When we are talking about front teeth, after RCT, the dead tooth may change color to dark blue or even black, in such a case, E-max or zirconia crown can be a great solution for esthetic reasons. 

Our specialist at Fort Lauderdale Dental & Aesthetic Center would love to share their experience with our patients. Please feel free to schedule your dental appointment with your dentist. You will have a chance to choose the right type of dental crown for your individual needs. Here at Fort Lauderdale Dental & Aesthetic Center care is available the same day! Simply call us at (754) 215-6225