Full-coverage ceramic crowns, planned where a tooth needs structural or aesthetic restoration.
A crown is a cap that covers the whole visible part of a tooth. Zirconia is a strong, tooth-coloured ceramic used for crowns on both front and back teeth, with no metal underneath.
Crowns are generally used when a tooth is heavily filled, cracked, root-canal treated or badly worn, or as part of a larger aesthetic plan. Because the tooth is reshaped on all sides to fit the crown, more tooth structure is removed than for a veneer.
These are general points only. Your dentist confirms what is suitable after an examination, which usually includes X-rays or a 3D scan, and may recommend a different or more conservative option.
X-rays and an examination check the health of each tooth and root before crowns are planned.
Under local anaesthesia, the tooth is shaped, a digital scan is taken and a temporary crown is placed.
The crown is milled from zirconia and coloured to match the agreed shade.
The crown is tried in, adjusted for bite and cemented permanently.
If your teeth are prepared, you wear temporary restorations while the final ones are made. They look reasonable but are less strong, so soft foods are sensible.
The final restorations are tried in, checked for fit, colour and bite, and then bonded or cemented in place.
Some sensitivity and a short period of getting used to the new shape and bite are normal. Tell your dentist if your bite feels uneven, as small adjustments are simple.
Brush twice daily, clean between your teeth, avoid using your teeth as tools and keep regular check-ups and hygiene visits with your local dentist.
Timelines vary between people. Always follow the aftercare instructions from your treating clinic.
Zirconia avoids a dark metal line at the gum and is very strong. Both can work well; the dentist recommends a material based on the tooth position and your bite.
Not usually, but a tooth that has had deep decay or many fillings may need one before or after crowning. X-rays help identify this in advance.
It depends on the treatment. Ceramic veneers and crowns are usually completed in one stay of around a week, while implants normally need two visits a few months apart to allow healing. Your coordinator confirms the schedule once the dentist has reviewed your X-rays or scan.
The price depends on the number of teeth involved, the materials and any preparatory work the dentist finds necessary. You receive a written, itemised plan and quote before anything is booked, with no obligation to proceed.
Share your details and a coordinator will reply with clear next steps. There is no obligation to proceed.
This page is general information, not medical advice; a treating clinician confirms your plan after assessment. ELAVIA Global coordinates care; clinical evaluation and treatment are delivered by independent, licensed partner facilities and their specialists.