Emax vs Zirconia Dental Crowns: Which One Fits Your Tooth?

Emax crowns look natural

Emax crowns are made from lithium disilicate ceramic. Their main advantage is how they look. Light goes through the material in a way that looks similar to enamel so an Emax crown can mix well with surrounding teeth.

This makes Emax very appealing for teeth. If you smile and the crown is right in the middle of it that realistic look is important. You do not want your new tooth to look like it was added recently.

Where Emax Makes Sense

• Front teeth are where Emax really works well especially when the goal is a crown that easily blends into your smile.

• The way it looks is like a real tooth, which is one reason dentists often choose it for areas that are very visible.

There is a disadvantage. Emax is not the crown material available so it is not always the first choice for a back tooth that gets a lot of use.

Zirconia Brings Strength

Zirconia is a different kind of material. It is a strong ceramic that handles chewing forces very well which is why it has become a common option for molars and other teeth that do a lot of work.

Modern zirconia does not always look thick or fake. Newer types have improved how clear they look although the actual look depends on the material and how the crown is created.

When Zirconia Is Chosen

• Back teeth are the place especially if you have a strong bite or put a lot of pressure on your molars.

• Strength is the reason here although the final look still depends on the specific zirconia your dentist uses.

Emax vs Zirconia: What Changes?

Cost can be different too depending on the office, lab and crown design. Do not choose just based on a price quote without knowing what material you are actually getting.

• Emax for a tooth that’s visible where the natural look and how clear it appears is what you will see every time you smile.

• Zirconia for a tooth that works hard especially when chewing pressure is expected to be high.

So Which Crown Should You Pick?

If the crown is going on a tooth I would think seriously about Emax because its natural look is hard to miss. For a molar zirconia often feels like the choice when strength is the main concern.

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