All-Ceramic Dental Crowns Explained

What Makes an All-Ceramic Crown Different?

The main difference is there in the name. There’s no metal framework underneath the ceramic. The crown is made from a material chosen according to the tooth and the amount of strength needed.

Ceramic can be shaped and shaded very precisely. Your dentist can match the crown to the surrounding teeth so it doesn’t look like one obvious block sitting in the middle of your smile.

Where They Work Well

• Front teeth are the favourite mainly because the crown can blend into your smile rather than standing out.

Back teeth can also use ceramic although the exact material matters because chewing puts serious pressure on molars.

• If metal allergies are a concern a ceramic option avoids metal altogether which is one less thing to think about.

How Does the Crown Get Fitted?

First the dentist examines the tooth. Checks whether a crown is actually suitable. The tooth then needs to be shaped so the crown has room to sit over it without making the bite feel wrong.

An impression or digital scan is taken. The crown is then made to fit your tooth and your bite. At the appointment your dentist checks how it looks and feels before cementing it into place.

What About Strength?

Ceramic isn’t automatically fragile. Modern ceramic materials are strong enough for crown situations but the right choice depends on where the crown is going and how much force that tooth takes.

Is an All-Ceramic Crown Right for You?

If appearance. Your dentist thinks the tooth can handle ceramic this is a strong option to discuss. I’d particularly favour the idea for a tooth where a natural-looking result matters.

Don’t choose the material from a photo online. Your tooths condition, location bite and the ceramic being used all matter.

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