Dental Crown, Zirconia Crown Prices and Information
What is a dental crown, and when is it created?
A dental crown is a prosthetic restoration made by a dental technician that is affixed to a prepared tooth. It restores the tooth's natural shape and function.
A dental crown may be required when a tooth is severely damaged due to decay or injury. In such instances, a composite filling or aesthetic inlay can no longer restore the tooth due to the extent of the lost tissue. Additionally, a crown may be necessary if the tooth has been weakened by a root canal treatment.
What are the most common types of dental crowns?
At Helvetic Clinics, you can choose from various types of crowns, provided that no medical contraindications prevent it:
Porcelaine fused to metal crown;
Aesthetic, metal free crown.
Porcelaine fused to metal crown
The metal-ceramic crown, commonly known as a porcelain crown, remains one of the most popular dental restorations in Hungary. However, it is rapidly losing popularity due to the emergence of new aesthetic alternatives. The fabrication process involves first creating a metal framework, which is a scaled-down replica of the final crown.
Subsequently, the dental technician layers the previously made framework with a specialized ceramics (ceramic crown), thus establishing the aesthetics and functionality of the restoration. The disadvantage of the metal-ceramic crown compared to metal-free crowns lies in the material properties.
Since natural teeth are translucent and allow light to pass through, the most accurate result is achieved using similarly transparent materials. In the case of a porcelaine fused to metal crown, the metal-colored framework serves as the base for the crown, which complicates achieving a flawless aesthetic result due to its limited light translucency.
Aesthetic metal-free crown
Under the hands of a suitably trained dental technician, or "artist," crowns can be crafted to closely resemble our own natural teeth. One of the fastest-evolving areas in dentistry is the perfection of metal-free materials. The most common materials for metal-free crowns are pressable ceramics (pressed ceramic crowns) and zirconium dioxide (zirconia crowns).
Pressed E-max ceramic crown
In our practice, we favor using pressed ceramic crowns made from Ivoclar Vivadent (Liechtenstein) materials. IPS e.max® is one of the most advanced innovations today, combining uncompromising aesthetics, hardness (360-400 MPa), and impeccable precision, as it is made from entirely metal-free materials.
In this case, the material for the dental crown is a glass ceramic produced using pressing technology. With IPS e.max®, an exceptional final result is truly achievable. We specifically recommend this solution for the front teeth area, the aesthetic zone, for our patients' natural teeth.
Zirconia crown (zirconium dental crown)
Zirconia crowns also provide aesthetic solutions, despite the fact that they are technically classified as metallic materials from a material science perspective. They can be used to restore broken teeth, allowing for the creation of single-tooth restorations.
Zirconia crowns can also provide solutions for extensive dental restorations and bridges in cases of missing teeth, as they allow for the creation of highly precise, rigid, and stable restorations. However, this aesthetic restoration is not always made from a single material.
Similar to metal-ceramic crowns, this dental restoration can also have a framework made from a white material resembling natural teeth. On top of this framework, a ceramic overlay is applied to provide the final shape and color of the tooth. In some cases, the entire crown may be made from zirconium.
In addition to natural teeth, zirconia crowns can also be fabricated for implants. You can read more about this in detail here.
How is a dental crown made? Steps of fabrication and important information.
The process of making a dental crown involves several steps. The initial step is the removal of tartar, if necessary, to ensure a healthy, inflammation-free condition in the mouth. This is followed by the tooth preparation, which is done under local anesthesia.
After tooth preparation, a temporary crown, usually made of plastic, is created. This temporary restoration can be made for either short or long-term use and can be fabricated by either a dentist or a dental technician. They are bonded using temporary cement. The completed plastic crowns protect the tooth until the dental laboratory finishes the final restoration.
During this procedure, an impression is also taken. The impression can be made using traditional methods or with a digital impression technique. In the latter case, no impression material is needed, as a digital camera scans the surfaces of the teeth.
At the next appointment, the dentist specialized in dental restorations will try in the completed crown. If you are satisfied with its appearance and comfort, it will be permanently cemented using a special dental adhesive. Ideally, the entire process of making a dental crown should take no more than 1-2 weeks.
Repair or replacement of a faulty dental crown
Unfortunately, we often encounter dental restorations of inadequate quality. If these are not repaired or replaced, they can lead to further complications.
What are the symptoms of a faulty dental crown?
- A foul odor under the crown;
- the edge of the restoration is loose or does not fit precisely;
- the dental restoration is too high or too low;
- or it does not fit tightly enough against the adjacent teeth.
When a dental restoration needs to be replaced, the first step in the outlined process is the removal of the old restoration.
How painful is the removal of a dental crown?
This question often arises among our patients regarding the replacement of a dental restoration. The procedure is performed under anesthesia and is completely painless. It is also important to know that the crown is removed gently by making a longitudinal cut with a drill on the external side of the element to be replaced. This allows the porcelain crown to be easily removed by slightly prying it apart.
Dental crown prices, zirconia prices. How much does it cost?
Dental crown prices can be categorized based on various factors. The cost is influenced by the material, type, size, and the technological background of the fabrication. Zirconia crowns are priced higher than their metal-ceramic counterparts. Specific dental crown prices are available at the bottom of the page or can be found on the dental pricelist page.
If you find that a dental crown is necessary for your case, please feel free to call us at 053 930 1323 or contact us via email. Our customer service team will be happy to assist you in scheduling a consultation with one of our specialists. We look forward to welcoming you to the Helvetic Clinics dental practice!
FAQ - Frequently asked questions about dental crowns
How is a crown removed from a tooth?
The crown removal involves making a thin cut on the outer surface of the dental crown with a drill, and then gently prying it apart to allow easy removal from the tooth.
What is the difference between a dental crown and an implant?
A dental crown is made for a prepared tooth, while an implant is a surgically placed artificial root in the bone, which may support a crown if needed.
If your tooth hurts under the crown, what can you do?
Unfortunately, sometimes the tooth under the crown can become inflamed. In such cases, root canal treatment may be necessary, which can be performed even through the crown.
What is the difference between a porcelain denture and a porcelain crown?
The two terms are often confused in everyday language. A porcelain denture refers to a removable prosthesis made with ceramic teeth, while porcelain crowns are fixed restorations made from ceramic.
However, in common usage, a porcelain denture may also refer to a full set of crowns or a bridge made for all the teeth in the lower jaw.
Is it normal to feel pain during the placement of a dental crown?
It is normal to experience sensitivity or pain in the tooth during crown placement and bonding without anesthesia. The discomfort typically subsides shortly.
Can my original teeth be replicated when making zirconia crowns and bridges?
If you wish to preserve the original shape of your teeth, it is possible to replicate it. This is especially true when using digital technology.
Which is more durable, zirconia oxide crowns or metal-ceramic crowns?
Regardless of the type, there is no significant difference in durability between zirconia oxide crowns and metal-ceramic crowns.
Are temporary crowns prepared on-site at the dental office?
Temporary restorations can be provided immediately after tooth preparation, preventing sensitivity of the prepared tooth right away.
Fémkerámia, cirkon korona vélemények
Frédéric
Gabriele
Louis
S. Stéphane (CH)
Fémkerámia, cirkon korona vélemények