Zirconia CAD-CAM Crown

A digitally designed and milled zirconia crown that caps a damaged, heavily filled or root-treated natural tooth, restoring its shape, strength and appearance. Using CAD-CAM technology, the crown is engineered for a precise fit from strong, tooth-coloured zirconia. It is well suited to teeth that need more protection than a filling can provide, including those that have had root canal treatment.

A dental crown is a custom cap that covers a whole tooth to rebuild it when too much natural structure has been lost to decay, fracture, large old fillings or root canal treatment. At this clinic crowns are made from zirconia using a CAD-CAM (computer-aided design and manufacture) workflow: the tooth is scanned or modelled, the crown is digitally designed to fit your bite and milled from a solid block of zirconia, giving excellent precision and a strong, metal-free result that matches the colour of your natural teeth. The tooth is first prepared and shaped, and an impression or digital scan is taken; where the case is more complex, diagnostic models help plan the work. The finished zirconia crown is then bonded or cemented into place. Because zirconia is both hard-wearing and tooth-coloured, it is a versatile choice for visible front teeth and load-bearing back teeth alike, and it avoids the grey gum-line shadow that metal-based crowns can create. Crowns are frequently recommended after root canal treatment, since root-treated teeth can become brittle and benefit from full coverage to protect against fracture. The clinic provides a two-year warranty on its work, and as with all restorations, good hygiene and regular check-ups help a crown last. Suitability and the best material approach for your particular tooth are confirmed at consultation.