All-Ceramic Crown

An all-ceramic crown is a custom cap that fully covers a damaged, heavily filled or root-treated tooth to restore its strength, shape and appearance. Made entirely of tooth-coloured ceramic, it offers a natural look well suited to visible front and side teeth. At Prestige Dent crowns are produced from precise impressions and fitted by the prosthodontics team, with a metal-backed option also available for back teeth where extra strength is wanted.

A dental crown is a laboratory-made restoration that completely covers the visible part of a tooth, rebuilding its shape, size and strength when a filling alone is no longer enough — for example after a large cavity, a fracture, or root canal treatment that has left the tooth more brittle. An all-ceramic crown is made entirely from tooth-coloured ceramic, with no metal core, which lets light pass through it much like a natural tooth and makes it a popular choice for teeth that show when you smile. At Prestige Dent the tooth is first prepared and precise impressions are taken so the laboratory can craft a crown that matches the shade and contour of your other teeth. Where a tooth has been root-treated or badly broken down, a post-and-core may be placed first to give the crown a solid foundation. The finished crown is then bonded or cemented into place and the bite is checked and adjusted for comfort. A well-fitted ceramic crown is associated with a natural appearance and restored chewing function, and is cared for like a natural tooth with brushing, flossing and regular check-ups. For back teeth under heavy load, the clinic also offers a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown, and the most appropriate material is agreed at consultation based on the position and function of the tooth.