Zirconia ceramic crowns are made with zirconium dioxide, an exceptionally strong material used in aerospace technology that is often referred to as ceramic steel. These metal-free crowns produce natural-looking results. In Portland and Lake Oswego, Dr. Saleh and Dr. Shaer use zirconia crowns to beautifully restore teeth and enhance your smile.
Zirconia Crown Characteristics
Zirconia can be overlaid with porcelain for lifelike results
- Exceptional strength resists fractures and breaks
- Long-term reliability and strength for back teeth and dental bridges—restorations for which porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns are commonly used
- Virtually no risk of allergic reaction
- Insulate teeth and limit sensitivity to cold and heat
- Metal-free and won’t develop a dark line at your gumline
- Color, translucency, and shade similar to natural teeth
- Aesthetics can be enhanced by baking porcelain onto the surface; the crowns will mimic the look of your natural teeth.
What’s the Process?
- Your damaged tooth will be reshaped to ensure the zirconia crown will fully cover and protect it.
- We’ll take digital impressions of your teeth to craft a precisely fitting crown.
- Our in-house ceramist will make a customized crown for you. Meanwhile, you’ll wear a temporary crown.
- When your zirconia crown is ready, we will remove the temporary one and clean your natural tooth.
- Your new crown will be placed over your tooth and checked for color and fit.
- If your zirconia crown looks and feels great, it will be bonded to your natural tooth.
How to Care for Zirconia Crowns
- Daily floss around crowns and brush them, just as you care for your natural teeth.
- Keep your regularly scheduled appointments for dental cleanings and exams.
- Let us know if you clench or grind your teeth. Dr. Saleh or Dr. Shaer can provide a customized mouth guard to protect your crowns.
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Achieving beautiful results with zirconia crowns requires great skill. Dr. Saleh and Dr. Shaer’s advanced training in cosmetic dentistry, along with the skill of our on-site ceramist, will ensure your crowns enhance your smile with natural beauty.
If you are interested in this treatment, contact our office to schedule an appointment for a complimentary consultation. Call us or book an appointment online.