Zirconia Dental Crown in Varkala
A zirconia crown is a tooth-coloured cap that rebuilds a tooth that is cracked, heavily filled or root-treated. Zirconia is strong enough for back teeth and translucent enough for front ones, which is why it has largely replaced the metal-backed crowns that showed a dark line at the gum. Every crown we fit in Varkala is metal-free and shade-matched to the teeth beside it.
Why choose this treatment
- Metal-free and biocompatible
- Extremely durable and long-lasting
- Matched to the colour of your natural teeth
- Ideal for both front and back teeth
What to expect
- 01
Prepare
We gently shape the tooth and take a precise digital impression.
- 02
Craft
Your crown is milled from a solid block of zirconia.
- 03
Fit
We bond the crown and fine-tune your bite for comfort.
Frequently asked questions
How many years will a zirconia crown give me?
Commonly 10 to 15 years, often longer. What decides it is rarely the zirconia, which is extremely hard. It is the tooth and gum underneath, so the crown lasts as long as you keep brushing and flossing around its edge.
Will the crown blend in with my other teeth?
Yes. We shade-match against the teeth either side in daylight rather than under the surgery lamp, which is where crowns usually go wrong. If you are planning to whiten, tell us first, because we match the crown to the shade you are going to have, not the one you arrived with.
How many visits does a crown take?
Two in most cases. The first shapes the tooth and takes a digital impression, and you leave with a temporary crown. The second fits the final one and adjusts your bite. If you are on a tight schedule, say so and we will plan the gap around it.
Zirconia or a metal-ceramic crown — which should I have?
Zirconia for anything visible, because metal-ceramic eventually shows a grey line as the gum recedes. Metal-ceramic still has a place on some back teeth. We will tell you which one we would choose for the tooth in question and why.
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Book your zirconia dental crown consultation
Call the clinic or send us a WhatsApp. We’ll find you a time, and you’ll know what to expect before you come in.