All-Ceramic Crown (Zirconia)

An all-ceramic crown is a tooth-coloured cap that covers a damaged, heavily filled or root-treated tooth to restore its strength, shape and appearance. Made entirely of ceramic such as zirconia, these crowns contain no metal, which helps them look natural and is associated with good aesthetics for visible teeth. The practice offers several all-ceramic systems at different price points, plus metal-backed alternatives, and fits a temporary crown while the permanent one is crafted.

An all-ceramic crown restores a tooth that is too broken down, decayed or weakened — for example after root canal treatment — to be repaired with a filling alone. The crown fits over the prepared tooth like a cap, rebuilding its natural shape, restoring chewing function and protecting what remains of the tooth. Because these crowns are made entirely from tooth-coloured ceramic with no metal core, light passes through them more naturally, which is associated with a lifelike appearance well suited to teeth that show when you smile. At Gabinety 51 several all-ceramic options are available so the choice can be matched to the tooth and budget: zirconia-based Cerkon and Procera crowns, prized for strength and aesthetics, and the more economical Easy-Cercon. For back teeth or specific clinical situations the practice also offers porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns and gold-based crowns as alternatives. Treatment typically takes two stages: at the first visit the dentist prepares the tooth, takes an impression and fits a temporary acrylic crown to protect it; the laboratory then makes the definitive crown, which is checked for fit, bite and colour before being cemented at a second visit. A well-made crown can last many years with good oral hygiene and regular check-ups. The dentist will advise which crown type best suits the tooth's position, the forces it must withstand and your aesthetic preferences, and will confirm whether the tooth needs any preparatory treatment such as a core build-up or post beforehand.