Metal-free dental crowns
When a tooth is badly damaged, a crown covers it completely with a biocompatible, natural-looking material.
What are dental crowns?
A crown is a fixed prosthesis placed over a badly damaged natural tooth or over an implant. It covers the tooth completely and restores its shape, size and function, unlike a veneer, which only covers the visible face.
When is a crown needed?
- A cavity too large for a filling.
- A broken, badly worn or weakened tooth.
- After a root canal, to protect the treated tooth.
- A very discoloured or badly shaped tooth.
- A dental implant that needs its final crown.
- Severe wear from bruxism.
What material are they made of?
We work metal-free: monolithic zirconia or porcelain, depending on the case. Zirconia is biocompatible, very strong and won't leave the dark line at the gumline that old metal-porcelain crowns show once the gum recedes over the years.
Colour and shape design is confirmed with you before the final crown is made, with the same digital workflow we use across our cosmetic treatments.
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Metal-free
Zirconia or porcelain: biocompatible, without the dark gumline of old crowns.
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Natural look
Colour and shape designed to fit you, not a standard mould.
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Restores function
Gives the tooth back its normal biting and chewing capacity.
How a crown is made, step by step
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Assessment and design
X-ray, tooth assessment and digital design of colour and shape.
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Preparation and scanning
The tooth is prepared as little as needed and scanned digitally, no putty impression required.
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Fabrication and cementation
The crown is made in our digital lab and cemented, adjusting the bite at the same appointment.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions about this treatment
01 Crown or veneer?
A veneer covers only the visible face and keeps more of the healthy tooth: it's the option when the problem is cosmetic and the tooth is healthy. A crown covers the whole tooth and is used when there is significant damage, a previous root canal or a fracture.
02 What are crowns made of?
We work metal-free: monolithic zirconia or porcelain, depending on the case. Both are biocompatible and natural-looking.
03 How long does a dental crown last?
With proper hygiene and periodic check-ups, many years. Wear from uncontrolled bruxism is the most common reason its lifespan shortens.
04 Does preparing the tooth hurt?
It's done under local anaesthetic. Recovery is usually mild, with some sensitivity in the first few days.
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First assessment
Request your dental crowns assessment
- We call you to understand your case before proposing anything.
- Diagnosis with digital planning and a fixed written quote.
- No obligation: if you do not need treatment, we will tell you.
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