Zirconia Crowns – Frequently Asked Questions

Zirconia crowns are undoubtedly best considering their strength and esthetic properties. But still patients have doubts regarding crowns. Most dentists don’t have enough time giving much information to the patients. I have compiles this Frequently Asked Questions  from a Search Engine repository. These are the common questions asked about Zirconia crowns in the internet around the world.

1.Are zirconia crowns good?

Yes. Zirconia crowns are good. They are metal free restorations. They are strong and aesthetic i.e looks like  a natural tooth

2.Are zirconia crowns toxic?

Zirconia crowns are not toxic. Infact they are completely non reactive compared to metal ceramic,where metal is reactive.

3.Are zirconia crowns better than porcelain?

Porcelain generally referred to as ceramic. Ceramic crowns are not as strong as Zirconia crowns. In some cases porcelain or ceramic are added to zirconia to bring natural shade to tooth

4.Are zirconia crowns strong?

Yes.Zirconia crowns are the strongest crowns that are available now.

5.Are zirconia crowns covered by insurance?

Zirconia crowns are usually considered as a part of esthetic procedure. Few companies cover Zirconia crown charges as part of their employee insurance benefits.

6.Are zirconia crowns metal?

No. Zirconia is not metal. Zirconia is made from Zirconium di oxide.

7.Are zirconia crowns radiopaque?

Yes.Zirconia crowns are radio opaque,but translucent in appearance. Monilithis crowns are also radio opaque and opaque in appearance.

8.Are zirconia crowns translucent?

Yes. Zirconia crowns are translucent. But there are Zirconia crowns which are not translucent. Your Dentist decides which type of Zirconia crown to suggest.

9.Can zirconia crown break?

Zirconia crown is the strongest crown in dental industry. While it can resist more pressure than metal ceramic,there are very minimal chances of Zirconia crowns to break. In our experience providing Zirconia crowns for the past ten years,we have encountered only one broken Zirconia crown.

10.Can zirconia crown crack?

Chances of Zirconia crown to crack is minimal,compared to Metal ceramic crown.

11.Can zirconia crowns be reshaped?

No. Once Zirconia crowns are made it can’t be reshaped,but adjustments can be made according to the patient’s need.

12.Can zirconia crowns be whitened?

No.

13.Can zirconia crowns stain?

No. a good quality zirconia crowns don’t stain as the texture,surface are made like the existing natural tooth. If the patient has the tendency to acquire stains on natural tooth,then there are chances for the zrown aslo to stain.

14.Can zirconia crowns be removed?

Yes. With proper technique and experience can be removed by dentist safely.

15.Can zirconia crowns be repaired?

If Zirconia crowns comes from a reputed dental laboratory,they provide warranty for the zirconia crown. In that case,replacing the crown will be a better option than repair

16.Can zirconia crowns last forever?

Yes. Zirconia crowns last forever. Infact, few dental labs provide lifetime warranty crowns.

17.How zirconia crown is made?

Zirconia crown are made in certified dental lab. Zirconia crowns are usually milled by CAD CAM machine.

18.How long zirconia crown last?

Zirconia crowns last forever. Infact, few dental labs provide lifetime warranty crowns

19.How much zirconia crown cost in india?

The average price of zirconia crowns in India is 10000 INR. While it can go as far as 25000 INR with lifetime warranty

20.How are zirconia crowns fitted?

Zirconia Crowns are fitted or luted to the tooth with resin based cement.

21.What do zirconia crowns look like?

Zirconia crowns look like a natural teeth.

22.What is monolithic zirconia crown?

Monolithic Zirconia crowns are made from Zirconia blocks provided by manufacturer. Monolithic crowns are milled by special CAD-CAM machine. Monolithic Crowns are usually suggested for molars.

23.What is lava zirconia crown?

Lava Zirconia crown is also a Zirconia crown which is exclusively made by 3M.

24.What is solid zirconia crown?

Solid Zirconia crown is enhanced form to withstand more pressure.It is recommended for molars tooth and for patients with bruxism 

25.What is a layered zirconia crown?

Layered Zirconia is used for front teeth,where there is a high esthetic demand..

26.Is zirconia crown good?

Yes.Zirconia crown is good for natural like tooth restoration.

27.Which zirconia crown is best?

All Zirconia crowns are best. It depends on dentist to assess the problem and decide on the best Zirconia crown suitable for the patient. That is why it is necessary for dentist to know the various types of zirconia crowns.

28.Will zirconia crowns change color?

Zirconia crowns don’t change color. Zirconia is completely non-reactive and therefor it doenst react with any food or drinks.

29.Is zirconia crown better than porcelain?

Yes. Zirconia are always better than porcelain.

30.Is zirconia crown good for front teeth?

Zirconia crown is the best for front Teeth.

31.Is zirconia crown safe for MRI?

Yes. Zirconia crown are safe during MRI procedure. Metal crowns or PFM crown can cause artefacts.

32.How many zirconia crown types?

Zirconia crowns can be 1.Monolithic 2.Layered 3.Solid

33.Are pediatric zirconia crowns available?

Yes. Zirconia crowns are made for kids also.

34.Is zirconia crown expensive?

Zirconia crown are reasonably priced. The benefits of Zirconia crowns compared to the price is fairly justified. Zirconia crowns from reputed lab that provide warranty offer peace of mind.

35.Zirconia crown for posterior teeth?

For posterior teeth like molars and pre-molars, solid zirconia or monolithic crowns are recommended.

36.Are zirconia crowns permanent?

Yes. Zirconia crowns are permanent restoration.