What is planned?
Indication, foundation, material and attachment.
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What does all-ceramic mean for a dental crown?
An all-ceramic crown uses ceramic materials without a metal framework and covers a prepared tooth. Glass ceramics and oxide ceramics differ; material and design are selected for the tooth, loading, location and aesthetic context.
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Material and structure
A crown may be made from one ceramic body or a ceramic framework with a veneer layer. “All-ceramic” does not name a single material.
Respect the remaining tooth
The crown needs a suitable foundation and sufficient space. Preparation depends on the findings and design.
Ceramics still need care
The margin and gums remain important. Decay of the natural tooth, chipping or loosening can still occur.
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Which tooth?
One assessed individually for suitability.
What remains necessary?
Daily cleaning and regular review.
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Material and structure
A crown may be made from one ceramic body or a ceramic framework with a veneer layer. “All-ceramic” does not name a single material.
Respect the remaining tooth
The crown needs a suitable foundation and sufficient space. Preparation depends on the findings and design.
Ceramics still need care
The margin and gums remain important. Decay of the natural tooth, chipping or loosening can still occur.
Often confused
All-ceramic versus metal-ceramic
Metal-ceramic crowns have ceramic over a metal framework. All-ceramic crowns do not contain that framework; colour alone does not establish construction.
Quick answers
Is zirconia a ceramic?
Zirconia is an oxide ceramic. A tooth-coloured crown may nevertheless be made from other materials.
Is it unbreakable?
No. Loading, design, thickness and fabrication influence damage risk.
Is it always the best choice?
No. Material and restoration type need individual consideration. A material name cannot replace planning.
At the practice
For a personal discussion
Editorially suggested question to discuss with Dr Niusha Barahmand Pour:
Which material suits my remaining tooth structure and the loads on this tooth?
Material choices can be explained in relation to the actual tooth.
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- Glass ceramic
- Ceramic containing a glass phase.
- Oxide ceramic
- Ceramic group including zirconia.
- Monolithic
- Made as one continuous restorative body.
Make the distinction
Metal-ceramic crowns have ceramic over a metal framework. All-ceramic crowns do not contain that framework; colour alone does not establish construction.
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