Zirconia Crowns & Bridges

Overview

Zirconia is a strong, tooth-coloured ceramic used to make crowns and bridges. A crown covers and protects a damaged tooth, while a bridge replaces one or more missing teeth using the support of neighbouring teeth.

What it addresses

• Cracked, worn or heavily filled teeth
• Teeth weakened after root canal treatment
• Gaps left by missing teeth
• Discoloured or misshapen teeth

Treatment process

1. 1Examination and shade matching
2. 2Gentle preparation of the tooth and a precise impression
3. 3Custom fabrication of the zirconia restoration
4. 4Fitting, adjustment and final cementation

Potential benefits

• Excellent strength for everyday chewing
• Natural, metal-free appearance
• Well tolerated by gums and surrounding tissue

Benefits vary by individual. A consultation is required to determine suitability — no specific outcome is guaranteed.

Who may need this treatment

• Patients with damaged or weakened teeth that need protection
• Patients replacing missing teeth without implants