Dental crown

A dental crown is a permanent denture in the form of a small cap, which helps to restore the shape and size of the tooth, its functionality and aesthetic appearance. The fitted crown completely covers the entire part of the tooth from the gum line and above it. As a rule, the need for crown placement occurs in situations where crown part of the natural tooth is destroyed by more than 50%. In such cases, artificial crowns on the teeth become the optimal solution to the problem.

Dental crowns: recommendations for choice

When choosing the type of crowns it is important which group of teeth needs crowning.

For teeth in the area of ​​smile, it is recommended to select crowns that can match the natural teeth as much as possible. Modern dentistry allows to install not only reliable but also aesthetic prosthetic structures. For example, a crown made of press-ceramics or zirconium dioxide will look natural and will fit most of your teeth.

For the chewing group, it is important to select high-strength constructions: ceramic-metal (more budget-friendly) or oxide-zirconium (the most durable and biocompatible).

The decision on which crown to install is best made after consultation with your doctor. As for the advantages of prosthetic materials, we recommend the construction of metal-free ceramics: they look great, without the slightest shifts in color, correspond to the texture and  translucency of natural tooth enamel and withstand considerable chewing loads.

Implant prosthetics

Implant prosthetics begins after the osseointegtation of implant. An abutment is attached to the implant to restore the crown of the tooth, and a crown (with the loss of one tooth) or a bridge (with the loss of several teeth) is then attached to the implant. Implant prosthetics is a physiological and long-lasting method of replacing one, several, or all lost teeth. This method can avoid the usage of removable dentures.

Useful information:

If the primary stabilization of the dental implant in the bone is sufficient, then we can load it with a prosthesis immediately on the day of surgery. Otherwise, the implant is sutured under the gums, and time is taken to strengthen it in the bone (2-8 months)

There are two types of crowns on dental implants: screw-retained and cemented.

The screw-retained crown is fixed to the implant by means of a screw passing through a through hole, which is closed by light-curing material. The main advantage of such a crown is the ability to remove it and check the condition of the surrounding tissues. Cemented crowns are fixed with special cement. They are more aesthetic, but it is not possible to remove them during the inspection.

Metal-free crowns

Zirconium dioxide is stronger than most metals used in dentistry, and is as biocompatible and accurate as possible. Of course, this affects the cost (the price depends on the complexity of the design), but at the moment this technology is the most competitive for metal-ceramics and in the future will supersede the last from the market in the budget segment.

The most popular modern technique is the so-called press-ceramics (the price of ceramic crowns is negotiated individually). A fairly wide range of features of this technology allows it to be applied in both the frontal and  posterior areas. Crowns can be made in full anatomical size with subsequent coloring or by the method of manufacturing a pressed ceramic cap with subsequent layering of ceramic mass of different colors and translucency. In the second case, we get the opportunity with the maximum strength of the future crown to obtain an aesthetic result that satisfies most aesthetic needs.

Metal-free crowns are the top of aesthetic perfection! They are very similar to natural tooth enamel, but the main thing is that they are durable and respond to changes in light just like native teeth.

Two additional benefits of non-metal zirconia crowns:

High degree of strength

Even with a small thickness of the crown, it is quite strong. That is why this material can be used to restore chewing teeth. The price of zirconia crowns depends on a number of factors, so it is calculated individually.

Long service life

The tight adherence of the gums due to high biocompatibility and the correct anatomical shape allow the crown to functionfor about ten years and even more. It is recommended to visit the dentist’s office in order to undergo the procedure of professional hygiene twice a year.

Ceramics on the refractory

In addition to pressed ceramics, there is also a technique for creating metal-free ceramic crowns and veneers on refractory models – the so-called refractory technique. It allows the dental technician to create a fairly accurate restoration with maximum aesthetics. Almost always the refractory-based crown or veneer is superior to the beauty and naturalness of the pressed ceramics. The major downside to this technology is the need of the highest level of dental laboratory work. These crowns/veneers are  made not by all dental technicians because of their complexity. These dental technicians are usually extra-class masters. Non-metallic ceramic crowns (price is negotiated individually) and refractory veneers require a great deal of time and money, as they are entirely a product of manual labor.

Metal-free ceramics: pros and cons

Full biocompatibility with the human body: do not have a negative effect on the gastrointestinal tract, do not cause allergic reactions;

Histological examinations confirm the complete safety of metal-free restoration;

Accurate imitation of natural dental tissues;

Hygiene: the smooth surface of metal-free ceramics interferes with biofilm formation.

As for the disadvantages, the most significant is the relatively high cost. Non-metallic ceramic crowns (1 pc) will cost you approximately UAH 5000.00  + the cost of diagnosis and possible digital prognosis.

Implant prosthetics

Implant prosthetics begins after their implantation. To restore the crown of the tooth, the abutment is attached to the implant, and a crown (if one tooth is lost) or a bridge (if several teeth are lost) is attached to it. Implant prosthetics are a physiological and long-lasting method of replacing one, several, or all lost teeth. This method allows you to get rid of removable dentures.

Useful Information:

If the primary stabilization of the dental implant in the bone is sufficient, then you can load it with a prosthesis immediately on the day of surgery. Otherwise, the implant is sutured under the gums, and time is taken to strengthen it in the bone (2-8 months)

There are two types of crowns on dental implants: Screw and Cemented.

The screw crown is fixed to the implant by means of a screw passing through a through hole, which is closed by photopolymer material. The main advantage of such a crown is the ability to remove it and carry out an audit. Cement crowns are fixed with special cement. It is more aesthetic, but it is not possible to remove it at the time of inspection.

Metal-free crowns

Zirconium dioxide – this material is stronger than most metals used in dentistry.It is as biocompatible and accurate as possible. Of course, this affects the cost (the price depends on the complexity of the design), but at the moment this technology is the most competitive metal ceramics and in the foreseeable future will displace the last from the market in the budget segment.

The most popular modern technique is the so-called extruded ceramics (the price of ceramic crowns is negotiated individually). Quite a large range of capabilities of this technology allows it to be applied in both the front and side. Crowns can be made both in full anatomical size with subsequent coloring, and according to the method of manufacturing a pressed ceramic cap, with subsequent layering of ceramic mass of different colors and transparency. In the second case, we get the opportunity with the maximum durability of the future crown to obtain an aesthetic result that satisfies most aesthetic needs.

Metal-free crowns are the top of aesthetic perfection! They are very similar to natural tooth enamel, but the main thing is that they are durable and respond to changes in light just like native teeth.

Interesting to know! 93% of visitors to our clinic choose metal ceramics for tooth restoration!

Two additional benefits of non-metal zirconium crowns:

High degree of strength
Even with a small thickness of the crown, it is quite strong. This is largely due to the fact that zirconium dioxide is a strong yet lightweight natural material. That is why it can be used to restore chewing teeth. The price of zirconium crowns (Lviv) depends on a number of factors, so it is calculated individually.

Long service life
The tight adherence to the gums and the correct anatomical shape allow the crown to be operated for about ten years. It is recommended to visit the dentist’s office in order to undergo the procedure of professional hygiene twice a year.

Ceramics on the refractor
In contrast to extruded ceramics, there is a technique for creating metal-free ceramic crowns and veneers on refractory models – the so-called refractor technique. It allows you to create a fairly accurate restoration with maximum aesthetics. Almost always the refractor work is superior to the beauty and naturalness of the pressed ceramics.

The major downside to this technology is the complete and absolute attachment to the dental technician. Similar works are not made by all dental technicians because of their complexity. These are usually extra-class masters. Non-metallic ceramic crowns (price is negotiated individually) and refractory veneers require a great deal of time and money, as they are entirely a product of manual labor.

Metal-free ceramics: pros and cons

Full compatibility with the human body: do not adversely affect the gastrointestinal tract, do not cause allergic reactions;

Histological studies confirm the complete safety of metal-free restoration;

Accurate imitation of natural dental tissues;

Hygiene: the smooth surface of metal-free ceramics impedes the formation of stone.

As for the disadvantages, the most significant is the relatively high cost. Non-metallic ceramic crowns (1 pc) will cost you around 5,000 hryvnia + diagnosis costs and a possible digital forecast,