Dental Crowns

• Several metals are used including gold, nickel, chromium and palladium.
• Rarely chip or break and are the longest-lasting in terms of wear.
• Require the least amount of enamel removal.
• Very strong crowns that can withstand biting and chewing forces sufficiently.
• The main drawback is the metallic colour, making them more recommendable for rear teeth.

• Combines the durability of metal with the natural look of porcelain.
• Matched easily to the shade of your natural teeth.
• High strength, but porcelain is susceptible to chipping over time.
• Can wear down the enamel of opposing teeth.
• Known to have a dark, metal gum line.
• Last just as long as metal crowns – used on both front and back teeth.

• Hard inner core made from ceramic as opposed to metal.
• All-porcelain crowns mimic the translucency of natural tooth enamel.
• The only drawback is that the layers of ceramic are susceptible chips over their lifetime.
• Best for front and visible teeth.

• Mimics the appearance of tooth enamel more than another dental crown type.
• Best for patients with metal allergies.
• One type of ceramic crown is zirconia, which is highly durable and withstands heavier forces than other types of ceramic crowns. From £1,250.
• Gentle on neighbouring teeth resulting in less enamel wear.

Using CAD/CAM technology, dental crowns can be made in the dentist’s office, the same day as your appointment, being ready in just 15 minutes – which means you won’t have to wait weeks for the lab to custom create your crown. Taking digital impressions of your smile, the software sends the impressions to the on-site milling machine, which creates a crown to your specifications from a solid block of ceramic.

We offer several types of crowns and materials, from ceramic and porcelain to metal crowns.

Choosing a crown type often comes down to budget and aesthetics. As porcelain crowns have translucent properties, which means they can mimic natural teeth well, they are often the go-to choice.

But white-coloured materials like Zirconia or Emax are also popular in cases where patients are not hugely concerned about their crowns blending in, especially to cover back molars.

Metal-based crowns can also offer superior strength and are recommended for rear teeth and molars as they provide better chewing distribution and stability.