Zirconia crown
Almost all of the patients are confused on Zirconia crown and metal ceramic crown after root canal treatment. Few years back, patients had quite a few options for crown and those were Metal, Ceramic facing metal,and ceramic fused to metal. All these crowns had their own advantages. But, today isn’t like yesterday,patients have become more conscious and informative,so as a dentist it becomes necessary to inform the patient about all the varieties of the crown and let them choose.
Why Zirconia?
It is the latest entrant in the field of Dentistry. Zirconia is the hardest known ceramic in the industry and the strongest material used in dentistry. Zirconia crowns are preferred as dental crown because of the following properties
- Extraordinarily Strong
- Can withstand wear and tear
- Translucent enough to be similar to natural teeth
- Less tooth removal
- No Metal
- Modifiable size, shape and color
- Biocompatible
The look of these crowns and bridges is so close to natural teeth that it is hard to tell the difference and it is this quality which has made Zirconia crowns so popular.
Zirconia is a very strong substance that can endure wear and tear of everyday use. When looking at Zirconia crowns from an aesthetic point it is clear and very similar to a natural tooth and reflects light the same way. This may be important if your new crowns are on the front of your mouth and it is particularly relevant in cases where the crown will be seen next to the natural teeth.
There are mutiple types of Zirconia crowns available. They can be classified as
- Solid Zirconia Crowns
- Monolithic Zirconia Crowns
- Layered Zirconia Crowns
- Porcelain-Fused to Zirconia Crowns
- CAD-CAM Zirconia Crowns
- Translucent Zirconia Crowns
While the above mentioned types are divided on technical basis. To know more about the technical details click here.
From a patient’s point of view, I have given few details whicjh will help you understand about Zirconia crown and what to look for when your dentist recommends Zirconia crowns.
Factors to consider
If you are convinced of Zirconia crowns, here are few factors to consider before you are ready.
Zirconia Crown for Front Teeth
Zirconia crown is an universal term used to mention crowns made of zirconium oxide. There are mutiple types of Zirconia crown from Dentist point of view. The zirconia crown for front teeth should have translucency in order to give a more natural look that goes well with the other existing natural teeth. Zirconia crown for front teeth has to have two feature i.e strength and translucency. Most dentist are not aware of the multiple types of Zirconia crowns available in the lab,and usually mess up the front teeth zirconia crown. In the case of front teeth,the choice vary between Translucent Zirconia crowns and Porcelain fused Zirconia Crowns. This type of Translucent and Porcelain Zirconia crown cost 12000INR and comes with 20 years warranty.
Zirconia for Molar Teeth
Since, these are going to be in your mouth as long as you live,it is suggested that you make sure that your crown is made of medical grade Zirconia
Your dentist is not the one who is going to make the crown,the crown is made by Dental technicians in the laboratory, so make sure your crown is made by reputed dental technician or a reputable Laboratory. There are few well known international & national laboratories making Zirconia crowns providing warranty for Zirconia crowns ranging between 10 & 15 years. As a patient if you are spending on Zirconia it is advisable that you ask Dentist about the warranty period, reputed labs provide a warranty cards.
At, Ramchandras Jussmile Dental clinic, Zirconia crown for front teeth are priced between 10000 INR and 15000 INR, depending on the laboratory, brand and warranty period.
Zirconia crown for molar and premolar teeth are charged between 8000 INR to 12000 INR,depending on the warranty period. For detailed treatment charges for Zirconia crowns and other treatment check our treatment charges. More details can be accessed here
For more details or information, you can visit,
Dr.Pawan Kumar
Ramchandras Jussmile Dental Clinic
1333/A,B1,Royal Castle Apartments,
7th cross street,
Poompuhar Nagar,Kolathur,
Chennai-99
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