Zirconia crowns are full-coverage restorations made entirely from zirconium dioxide — a ceramic material that is stronger than porcelain yet translucent enough to match natural teeth. Unlike metal-based crowns, zirconia has no dark margin at the gum line, no metal shadow through the tooth, and is completely biocompatible. It is the material of choice for modern restorative dentistry at Dentist & Dentist.
The tooth is shaped under local anaesthetic to create room for the crown. Precise preparation is critical to the final fit.
A digital scan is taken and sent to our lab. A temporary crown is placed to protect the tooth while the final restoration is made.
The zirconia crown is milled and hand-characterised to match your tooth's shape, shade and translucency.
The crown is tried in for fit and aesthetics before being permanently cemented with high-strength dental adhesive.
Teeth that are heavily decayed, cracked or structurally compromised
Root-canal treated teeth requiring full coverage protection
Patients replacing old metal or porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns
Implant patients requiring a crown on top of their implant
Yes. Zirconia has a flexural strength of 900–1200 MPa — stronger than many metal alloys — while looking completely natural.
Yes. Zirconia can be layered and characterised to match the translucency, shade and surface texture of your natural teeth exactly.
With good oral hygiene, zirconia crowns last 15–20+ years — significantly longer than older porcelain or metal options.
No — that dark margin is caused by metal substructure. Zirconia is metal-free, so the crown looks completely natural at the gum line.
The strongest, most natural-looking crown material available — with no dark margins, no metal shadow, and outstanding longevity.
