Zirconia crowns are a type of dental crown made from zirconium dioxide, a strong and biocompatible material. They are used in the fabrication of dental restorations, such as crowns, bridges, and inlays. Zirconia crowns are known for their high strength, excellent aesthetics, and resistance to wear and staining. They are also biocompatible, meaning that they do not cause adverse reactions in the body and are well-tolerated by patients. There are several types of zirconia crowns available, including monolithic, layered, porcelain-fused-to-zirconia (PFZ), and CAD/CAM zirconia crowns. Zirconia crowns are an increasingly popular choice among dental professionals and patients due to their excellent properties and performance.

 However there are different types of Zirconia Crowns that are made for specific function for the different tooth.

Overall, translucent zirconia crowns are a strong, aesthetically pleasing, and biocompatible material that is well-suited for use in dental restorations. They are an increasingly popular choice among dental professionals and patients due to their excellent properties and natural-looking appearance.Some of the most common types of zirconia crowns include:

  1. Solid Zirconia Crowns : These crowns are made from Zirconium dioxide enhanced with additional elements to withstand  pressure.Generally recommended for molars and in patients with bruxism.
  2. Monolithic zirconia crowns: These crowns are made entirely from zirconium dioxide, a strong and biocompatible material. Monolithic zirconia crowns are known for their high strength, nominal aesthetics, and resistance to wear and staining.Generally recommended for pre molars and molars.
  3. Layered zirconia crowns: Layered zirconia crowns are made by applying a layer of porcelain over a zirconium dioxide core. This allows for greater control over the final appearance of the crown and allows for more customization of the shade and translucency.
  4. Porcelain-fused-to-zirconia (PFZ) crowns: PFZ crowns are made by fusing a layer of porcelain to a zirconium dioxide core. This creates a strong and durable crown with a natural-looking appearance.
  5. CAD/CAM zirconia crowns: CAD/CAM zirconia crowns are made using computer-aided design and manufacturing technology. This allows for precise, custom-made crowns that are fabricated using a digital model of the patient’s mouth.
  6. Translucent Zirconia Crowns:Translucent zirconia crowns are a type of dental crown made from zirconium dioxide, strong,biocompatible with  transparency and light-transmitting properties. Translucent zirconia crowns are made using a manufacturing process that allows for the creation of thin, natural-looking crowns with a high level of translucency.

1.Solid Zirconia Crowns

One of the main benefits of solid zirconia crowns is their high strength, which allows them to withstand the forces of chewing and biting without breaking or chipping.

 They are also resistant to staining and discoloration, making them a good choice for patients who are concerned about the appearance of their dental restorations. 

In addition, solid zirconia crowns are biocompatible, meaning that they do not cause adverse reactions in the body and are well-tolerated by patients.

They are a popular choice among dental professionals and patients due to their excellent properties and performance.

Recommended for molars and premolars.

Highly recommended for patients with bruxism.

Solid Zirconia Crowns cost INR 12000 and comes with 15-20 years warranty.

2.Monolithic Zirconia Crowns

Monolithic crowns are also a part of Zirconia family,which isn’t as strong as Solid Zirconia.

The main difference is in the Zirconia block that is used to make the crown.

But Monolithis are considered strong if Solid zirconia isn’t in the list.

Main difference in comparison to solid zirconia is monolithic can be made with maximum of three unit bridge.

Recommended for molars and pre molars

Highly recommended for crowns in multiples of one

Monolithic crowns cost INR 8000 with 10 years warranty.

 

3.Layered Zirconia Crowns

Layered zirconia and translucent zirconia are similar in that they are both types of zirconia crowns that are made using a combination of zirconium dioxide and porcelain.

 However, they are not the same material.

Layered zirconia crowns are created by applying a layer of porcelain over a zirconium dioxide core.

Dentist recommend layered crown depending on the shade of tooth.

Recommended for front teeth – Inciosrs and Canines

Layere Zirconia crowns cost 12000 with 20 years warranty.

4.PFZ – Porcelain fused to Zirconia Crowns

They are created by fusing a layer of porcelain to a zirconium dioxide core, creating a strong and durable crown with a natural-looking appearance.

The difference is in the manufacturing process of how porcelain is added.

In Layered crown,the porcelain is added in layers,whereas in for PFZ it is fused to Zirconia.

The choice of PFZ and Layered Zirconia depends on the specific aesthetic demand for patients.

In some patients,the shade od the natural tooth can’t be matched with only Zirconia.

In such cases,the dentist and the dental lab choose the right zirconia to match with the natural shade.

Recommended for front teeth – Inciosrs and Canines

Layere Zirconia crowns cost 12000 with 20 years warranty.

 

5.CAD/CAM Zirconia Crowns 

This type of Zirconia crowns are mostly from the manufacturing side.

Zirconia are usually supplied in blocks by the manufacturers.

These crowns are fabricated using computer-aided design and manufacturing technology. 

This allows for precise, custom-made crowns that are fabricated using a digital model of the patient’s mouth.

Most zirconia crowns are manufactured by CAD/CAM process except in rare cases.

We provide CAD/CAM image as per patient’s request.

 

6.Translucent ZIrconia Crowns

Translucent zirconia crowns are made using a manufacturing process that allows for the creation of thin, natural-looking crowns with a high level of translucency light-transmitting properties.

One of the main benefits of translucent zirconia crowns is their natural-looking appearance, which can be very similar to that of natural teeth. 

They are also strong and resistant to wear and abrasion, making them a good choice for patients who are concerned about the durability of their dental restorations. 

They are an increasingly popular choice among dental professionals and patients due to their excellent properties and natural-looking appearance.

Recommended for front teeth – Incisors and canines.

Highly recommended for aesthetic appearance.

Translucent or PFZ can cost INR 12000 with 20 years warranty.