Metal-Free Crowns - Zirconia crowns
Metal-free zirconium crowns are a modern and aesthetically perfect replacement for a natural tooth - they provide exceptional strength, durability, and a natural appearance, without metal traces or discomfort. At the Sky Dental practice, we carefully craft each crown so that your smile looks perfectly natural - just the way you deserve it.
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About Crowns
What are metal-free crowns?
Sky Dental Concept, Belgrade, Serbia
Cirkonijum Keramika - Bezmetalne Krunice
Zirconium crowns are metal-free crowns made of zirconium oxide, a solid and biocompatible material. Unlike traditional metal-ceramic crowns, zirconium crowns do not contain a metal base, which makes them a more aesthetically appealing and natural solution. Metal-free crowns are most often used to restore front teeth, but they are also extremely durable and suitable for use on teeth in the back of the jaw. Zirconia crowns provide long-lasting results and a natural look. Also, metal-free crowns fit perfectly with natural teeth and do not cause discoloration of the gums. They are implanted in cases where the tooth is seriously damaged by caries, after root canal treatment, or when the tooth is broken, worn, or aesthetically impaired.
Ceramic Veneers
Ceramic veneers are made of extremely strong and durable porcelain that provides a more natural and long-lasting result compared to composite veneers. These veneers are resistant to stains and wear, making them ideal for patients who want a permanent solution to aesthetic dental problems. Ceramic veneers are used for more serious aesthetic corrections, such as reshaping teeth, closing larger gaps or covering dark teeth that cannot be whitened.
Advantages of metal-free zirconium crowns
Crowns made of zirconium provide a long-lasting and natural look, fit perfectly with natural teeth, and do not cause a change in the color of the gums. They are implanted in cases where the tooth is seriously damaged by caries, after root canal treatment, or when the teeth are broken or deformed.
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Aesthetics
Zirconium crowns provide a natural tooth appearance because zirconium oxide provides transparency and color similar to natural teeth. This is why metal-free crowns are particularly suitable for front teeth.
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Biocompatibility
Zirconium is a biocompatible material, which means that it does not cause allergic reactions, irritations or rejection by the body. This is especially important for patients who are allergic to metals.
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Durability
Metal-free zirconium crowns are extremely strong and resistant to cracking, making them a long-lasting solution. They can withstand chewing pressure and wear just as well as metal-ceramic crowns.
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No dark edges
With traditional metal-ceramic crowns, dark lines can appear over time at the junction of the crown and the gums. With zirconium crowns, these dark edges do not appear because they do not contain a metal base.
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Precision
Thanks to modern technologies, zirconium crowns are made with a high degree of precision, which enables a precise fit on the tooth and a long-lasting result.
Materials from which metal-free crowns are made
Metal-free crowns are made of zirconium oxide, a material known for its exceptional durability and aesthetic characteristics. Zirconium oxide is extremely resistant to wear and tear, making it ideal for use in dentistry. Also, due to its color and transparency, zirconium enables the natural appearance of the teeth. Compared to metal-ceramic crowns, zirconium crowns do not contain a metal base, which means that there is no risk of dark lines appearing at the junction with the gums. Also, zirconium is biocompatible, which means that it does not cause allergic reactions, while metal crowns can irritate some patients.
how it works
Procedure for Making a Metal-Free Zirconium Crown
The process of making metal-free zirconium crowns consists of several stages to ensure a perfect fit and an aesthetic result.
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First step: Review and Consultation
During the first visit to the dentist, the patient and the dentist discuss the patient's needs and wishes. The dentist will examine the condition of the teeth, assess the degree of damage, and recommend an appropriate solution. Consultations are important because they allow the patient to receive all the necessary information about the process itself and the expected results.
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Second step: Tooth preparation
Tooth preparation involves gently grinding the damaged tooth to make room for the placement of the crown. The dentist will take care to preserve as much of the healthy dental tissue as possible. If necessary, the patient will receive a temporary crown until a permanent zirconium crown is made.
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Step Three: Print
After the patient decides to install a zirconium crown, the dentist takes an impression of the teeth. This impression serves as the basis for making a personalized crown that will perfectly match the shape of the patient's teeth and jaw.
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Step Four: Placing the Metal-free Crown
When the crown is made, the dentist places it on the prepared tooth and adjusts its shape and color. After the patient and the dentist confirm that everything is in order, the crown is permanently cemented to the tooth.
The price of metal-free zirconium crowns
In the Sky Dental office, the price of one zirconium-ceramic crown is 23,800 RSD, while the price of a crown on an implant is 27,370 RSD. The final price may vary depending on the individual case, the number of teeth to be treated, and any additional procedures.
Metal-free Zirconium Crowns Before and After
