All-ceramic crown

re you bothered by black lines around your gum margins after root canal treatment? Or, are you having trouble with a chipped tooth? If you are, take all-ceramic crowns into consideration. All-ceramic crowns are being used in restorative dentistry more and more each year.

Now, what exactly are all-ceramic crowns? Have you heard that all-ceramic crowns can also be used for dentures, braces, and veneers? Let’s find out more in this section!

【All-ceramic Crown Dental Braces】

n the past, traditional dental crowns contained ceramic on their outer surface and metal inside. All-ceramic crowns, as the name implies, are all ceramic from the inside out. The five biggest advantages of all-ceramic crowns are that they do not contain any metal, they are better suited for the human body, they are not suspected of causing cancer, they won’t make you prone to inflammation or sensitivity, and they won’t cause your gum margins to change color. Moreover, the shade of all-ceramic crowns is closer to that of real teeth, so many people choose all-ceramic veneers as their teeth whitening treatment. ▸( click here to learn more types of dental whitening treatments. )

【All-Ceramic Crowns vs. Traditional Ceramic Crowns】

Compared with traditional dentures, the biggest disadvantage of all-ceramic crowns is their somewhat higher price. Using all-ceramic crowns as veneers for whitening will also be more expensive than other whitening treatments. However, all-ceramic crowns also have many advantages. They are strong and durable, do not need further whitening, and have a color close to the original teeth, which make them look more natural and beautiful.

	Traditional Ceramic Crowns	All-Ceramic Crowns
Material	Ceramic on the outside with metal inside	All ceramic
Appearance	Few color choices; looks unnaturally white	Color can be adjusted to match original tooth color
Durability	Wears down easily	Less easy to wear down Most have a life expectancy of 10+ years (nighttime dental guards required for those who grind their teeth)
Price	Relatively low	Relatively high (NTD$20,000-30,000)
Advantages	Affordable	Looks beautiful and natural

【All-Ceramic Crown Materials】

All-ceramic crown dentures are most commonly made from lithium disilicate or zirconia.

▪ Zirconia

Zirconia is biocompatible and is two to three times harder than ordinary teeth, making it suitable for the rear teeth. Nowadays, zirconia can be made even more beautifully, so zirconia crowns can be suitable for front teeth as well. Zirconia is an ideal material for patients who value aesthetics but have a habit of grinding their teeth or often eat hard foods.

▪ Lithium disilicate

Lithium disilicate is a glass ceramic which has a very similar color to natural teeth and great translucency. However, compared with zirconia, it is slightly less hard, making it suitable only for front teeth or incisors.

All-ceramic crown material	Zirconia	Lithium disilicate
Common brands	Cercon, 3M Lava, TDS, Wieland, Vita	E-max, Celtra Duo
Hardness	Two to three times harder than ordinary teeth	Average level
Suitable for	Rear teeth, front teeth	Front teeth
Price	Depends on the clinic you go	Depends on the clinic you go

【Indications of all ceramic crowns】

Under the following conditions, all ceramic crowns / braces are suitable

Severe tooth decay

Because the tooth decay is too serious, the teeth are sensitive and the tooth defect is too large. The filling method alone can not stabilize the teeth, but it is not serious enough to need root canal treatment. All ceramic crown braces can be used to avoid the continuous damage of the teeth and the expansion of the range of tooth cracks.

Those who have received root canal therapy

“Root canal therapy” is also known as “nerve extraction”. Because the teeth will become more fragile after nerve extraction, in order to protect the real teeth and avoid biting hard objects to cause greater defects or root fracture, it is suggested to make all ceramic crown braces to stabilize the teeth.

Broken teeth due to accidental impact

The tooth is hard tissue, so it cannot heal by itself. If the area of the broken tooth surface does not exceed one-third, it may be filled by 3D tooth carving. If the defect range of tooth crack is too large, it is recommended to restore the bite force with all ceramic crown after root canal treatment.

A person who needs a dental bridge due to lack of teeth

If the missing teeth are not filled, it is easy to loosen and displace other teeth. If the tooth implant is not selected, the all ceramic bridge is another method to make up for the missing teeth, that is, the all ceramic crown is used for tooth reconstruction to fill the missing teeth in the mouth.

The original denture or bridge has been loosened or not tightly fitted

The bite force of teeth is related to its own stability. If the denture is loose or the tooth bridge is unstable, it is easy to cause secondary tooth decay. It is recommended to make a more natural and beautiful denture with all ceramic crown again, and there is no need to wait for a few days. The denture can be installed as soon as possible.

The original filling resin material is discolored or does not fit

The resin material changes color due to eating habits, which greatly reduces the beauty of teeth. If it is expected to further improve and avoid secondary tooth decay, cad-cam-3d tooth carving can grind and burn the most suitable tooth color on site, and it also has a good effect on the tightness.

Use silver powder material to fill the person

In recent years, due to people’s slight scruples about the use of silver powder and its easy oxidation and blackening And other problems are gradually replaced by porcelain blocks and other materials. If patients want to adjust the beauty of silver powder teeth, cad-cam-3d tooth carving may become a new option.

【All-ceramic crown Q & A】

Q.How long is the life of all ceramic crown braces? Can it last a lifetime?

A. With correct cleaning methods and good oral hygiene habits, all ceramic crowns can be used for a long time (most of them can live for more than 10 years). Moreover, all ceramic crowns made in clinics also provide protection. As long as oral health is maintained, there is no need to worry too much. It is also recommended to confirm the condition of all ceramic crowns during oral examination every half a year.

Q.What is the material of all ceramic crown?

A. There are many kinds of all ceramic crowns, and the price will be different. It mainly includes glass ceramics (i.e. lithium disilicate) and zirconia. Compared with traditional metal porcelain teeth, it has the advantages of closer edge, natural color, high simulation degree and high strength.

Q.What are the advantages of all ceramic crown treatment by grain crystal dentist?

A. The use of CAD / CAM technology can greatly reduce the production time of all ceramic crown denture. At the same time, combined with 3D intraoral photography, CAD design and cam production, it can complete the most accurate and natural denture production. (extended reading: CAD-CAM digital tooth carving)

Q.What’s the price of all ceramic crown?

A. Because all ceramic crowns do not belong to the scope of health insurance payment, they need to pay at their own expense. The price of all ceramic crowns is about 20000-30000 yuan.
Other oral surgeries need to be paid according to the prescribed standards of health insurance. Therefore, the price of all ceramic crowns is not the same for everyone. Therefore, we can conduct detailed consultation with Taichung ho grain crystal dentist and evaluate the exclusive treatment course and price.

Q.Will there be any difference in the price of all ceramic crowns?

A. According to the factors such as technician materials, ceramic tile brands and technician equipment in various clinics, there will be price differences of all ceramic crowns in the same course of treatment. Therefore, it is recommended that you can consult the relevant course of treatment of all ceramic crowns in Taichung ho grain crystal dentist in person, and you can understand the treatment cost suitable for you through detailed instructions And other details.

Q.Is an all ceramic crown a denture?

A.Yes, all ceramic crowns and traditional metal crowns belong to the category of denture braces, but they are not the kind of movable dentures used by the elderly in the general impression. They can be used normally only by paying attention to oral health care. All ceramic crowns and braces will not cause inconvenience to life.