Crown treatment: a stronger, natural-looking smile in zirconia.
Zirconia crowns are strong, natural-looking restorations that protect damaged teeth and transform the appearance of your smile — combining durability with a shade and shape matched to your own teeth.
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What is a zirconia crown
A tooth-shaped restoration, milled and matched to you
A zirconia crown — sometimes called a zirconium crown — is a tooth-shaped restoration placed over a prepared natural tooth or attached to a dental implant. It restores the tooth's shape, strength and function, while its colour and contours are matched to the rest of your smile.
Made from zirconium dioxide, an advanced dental ceramic, zirconia is precisely milled using CAD/CAM technology and is available in different strengths and levels of translucency — so your dentist can choose the right type for the position of the tooth and the result you want.
Solid zirconia
Milled from a single block — very strong, making it well suited to molars and other teeth under heavier bite force. Often recommended alongside a night guard for patients who grind or clench.
Zirconia + ceramic layer
A strong zirconia core covered with a shaped ceramic layer for greater translucency and more detailed colour matching — usually the choice for front teeth and highly visible areas.
Why zirconia
Built to handle daily use, designed to disappear into your smile
Zirconia combines the strength patients want from a crown with an appearance that doesn't look like a crown at all.
Withstands daily biting force
Zirconia is built to handle the everyday chewing pressure your natural teeth are exposed to — including on molars.
A natural appearance
Shade, shape and proportions are customised so the crown complements the rest of your smile rather than standing out.
Metal-free finish
No dark margin line at the gum, unlike older metal-based crowns — just a clean, tooth-coloured result.
Digitally precise fit
Digital scanning and CAD/CAM milling are used to produce an accurate, comfortable crown built around your bite.
Is it right for you
When a dentist may recommend a zirconia crown
- 1
The tooth is extensively decayed or has a large existing filling
- 2
The tooth is cracked, chipped or weakened
- 3
The tooth has had root canal treatment and needs protection
- 4
The tooth is severely discoloured or misshapen
- 5
It needs to support part of a dental bridge
- 6
It's being placed on top of a dental implant
Suitability depends on your gum health, the tooth's remaining structure and your bite — a clinical assessment confirms the right option for you.
Your treatment, step by step
From first assessment to your final crown
Consultation
Your teeth, gums and bite are assessed, with X-rays where needed, and your options are explained.
Tooth preparation
The tooth is carefully reshaped under local anaesthetic to make room for the crown.
Digital scan
A digital scan captures the prepared tooth and your bite to design a precise, custom fit.
Temporary crown
A temporary crown protects the tooth while your final restoration is made in the lab.
Final fitting
Your dentist checks the fit, shade and bite before securing your new crown in place.
Questions
Before you book
Yes — certain high-translucency or layered zirconia crowns are used on front teeth. The best choice depends on your desired shade, remaining tooth structure, bite and cosmetic goals.
Zirconia itself resists staining, though discolouration can still appear around the crown's margins over time. Regular brushing and professional cleaning help keep the result looking its best.
Zirconia is known for its high strength, but "porcelain crown" can mean several different materials. The right choice depends on the tooth's position, bite forces and the look you want.
Tooth preparation is done under local anaesthetic. Some mild sensitivity or gum tenderness can follow, which usually settles quickly — persistent pain should be checked by your dentist.
No — whitening treatments don't change a crown's shade. If you're planning to whiten your natural teeth, it's best to do that before your final crown shade is chosen.
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