Zirconia crown installation in Dr. MED

Zirconia crown installation at Dr. MED Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey, uses a metal-free zirconium framework covered with dental porcelain. Treatment usually takes 1–5 days, and CEREC digital production is available for cases involving up to three units.

How zirconia crowns are fitted

A zirconia crown covers the tooth with a strong framework and porcelain outer layer. Local anesthesia numbs the area during tooth preparation. The dental team takes silicone impressions and records the bite with dental wax.

Treatment usually involves 2–3 visits. After preparation, the patient wears temporary acrylic crowns while the permanent ones are made. The framework is tried in, the shade is selected, and the final crowns are cemented.

For up to three units, CEREC uses a small camera to capture digital impressions. Computer-aided production can shorten the time needed to make the zirconium framework and porcelain.

When a zirconia crown may be considered

Crowns may be used for front or back teeth, including teeth with heavy chewing forces or major damage. Common reasons include:

• Large cavities, trauma-related fractures, or discolored teeth
• Bridges and implant-supported restorations
• Tooth wear from grinding that changes the bite
• Mild crowding when a patient declines orthodontic treatment

Zirconia crowns may suit people whose jaw and teeth have finished developing. A dental exam comes first. Any needed extraction, gum treatment, cleaning, or whitening is done before crown placement.

Care and other options

The porcelain surface resists staining, though tea, coffee, and other coloring foods may cause slight discoloration. Regular oral and gum care matters, including cleaning under bridge sections. The clinic recommends check-ups twice a year. With good hygiene and correct placement, crowns may last many years.

Other options include porcelain veneers, E.max glass-ceramic crowns, and metal-supported porcelain. Patients can request a consultation through Bookimed to discuss which option may fit their dental needs.