A metal-ceramic crown is a type of a prosthetic replacement that imitates the exterior of a tooth and is used as a permanent solution for highly damaged teeth, i.e. to regain lost tooth function or for fixing onto a dental implant. A metal-ceramic crown is made of an alloy. The metal base is not visible because the crown is completely covered with ceramics.
The advantages of metal-ceramic crowns are their hardness and optimal aesthetic qualities.
We recommend opting for a metal-ceramic crown to replace molars and premolars because of their hardness. They can also be used to replace teeth in the frontal jaw section. However, there are other materials that can be used to achieve even better aesthetic results in that area.
A zirconia crown is a prosthetic replacement made from zirconia and covered with ceramics. It is used as a permanent solution for greater tooth damage, i.e. to regain lost tooth function or for fixing onto a dental implant. Zirconia is a high quality biocompatible and hard material which provides amazing aesthetic results. Light transmittance contributes to the fantastic aesthetic appearance of such crowns, which is why they are used to meet high aesthetic demands.
The advantages of a zirconia crown over a metal-ceramic crown are top-quality aesthetic and functional results. The biocompatibility of the material enables outstanding merging of the zirconia crown and the gums.
Mainly to replace one or more teeth in the frontal, visible jaw section because light penetrates that area more, which is why the translucency of the zirconia crown is very important, as it is almost identical to that of a real tooth.
A non-metal ceramic crown is a prosthetic replacement that imitates the appearance of a tooth and is used as a permanent solution for greater tooth damage, i.e. to regain lost tooth function or for fixing onto a dental implant.
The modern type of ceramic we use is a high-quality material with high biocompatibility, hardness, and excellent aesthetic results. Light transmittance contributes to the fantastic aesthetic appearance of such crowns, which is why they are used to meet high aesthetic demands.
Since these crowns do not have a metal base, a potential allergic reaction to metal is impossible.
We recommend opting for non-metal ceramic crowns for the frontal region to retain natural tooth aesthetics, but they are not hard enough to replace molars and premolars.
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