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Dental crowns: types, materials and durability

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Dental crowns overview – and which ones we use

A dental crown completely covers a damaged tooth and protects it permanently. There are different types of crowns on the market – from metal to metal-ceramic to full ceramic. At Denis-Focus Dental, we exclusively manufacture metal-free full-ceramic crowns made of zirconium. – as the default IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime (Zirconium oxide from Ivoclar), Designed digitally and milled in-house CAD/CAM in the laboratory.

Zircon crowns from Denis-Focus Dental

A zirconia crown from Denis-Focus Dental holds up well with good oral hygiene and regular check-ups. 15 years and older. Price from 100 €, with guarantee, in German.

At Denis-Focus Dental
  • Exclusively zirconia full ceramic
  • Standard: IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime (Zirconium oxide from Ivoclar)
  • 100% % metal-free & biocompatible
  • No metal ceramics, no metal crowns
  • CAD/CAM - in-house laboratory
  • 3Shape digital scan - no imprint
  • Warranty on all work
Zircon crowns are off
100 €
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Our standard: IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime (zirconium oxide from Ivoclar).

Every crown at Denis-Focus Dental is a metal-free full-ceramic crown made of zirconium. We do not manufacture metal-ceramic or metal crowns – not in the front or side teeth.

Our crowns

We manufacture these dental crowns

Standard at Denis-Focus Dental
Zircon crowns made of IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime
The most modern full-ceramic solution: combines maximum strength with natural translucency. Digitally milled, metal-free, biocompatible, CE-certified. Ideal for front and side teeth alike.
Also at Denis-Focus Dental
Classic zircon crown
Proven zirconia – extremely fracture-resistant, ideal for bridges and heavily loaded back teeth. Also 100% % metal-free. Slightly less translucent than ZirCAD Prime, but offers maximum stability.
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    For comparison

    What other crown types are available on the market?

    Just for your information: These crown types are available on the market – They are not used at Denis-Focus Dental.

    At the market – not with us
    Metal ceramic crown
    Metal frame with ceramic cladding. A dark edge may be visible on the gum edge; the aesthetic appeal does not compare to full ceramic.
    At the market – not with us
    Full-cast/metal crown
    Crown made entirely of metal. Very sturdy, but clearly visible and not aesthetically appealing anymore.
    At the market – not with us
    Lithium disilicate crown
    Very light-transmissive glass-ceramic (e.g., IPS e.max CAD), especially for front teeth – less durable than zirconia. Not to be confused with the zirconia IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime that we use.
    At the market – not with us
    Plastic crown
    Most often only as a short-term solution – it becomes discolored and wears out more quickly.

    At Denis-Focus Dental you will only receive zirconia full-ceramic restorations: the strength of zirconia, the aesthetics of full ceramic – without metal.

    How long does a dental crown last?

    A crown made of IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime (Zirconium oxide from Ivoclar) often keeps it in good oral hygiene and with regular check-ups 15 years and older. Zirconium oxide is one of the strongest ceramic materials in dentistry: very fracture-resistant, form-stable, and stable against temperature changes and compressive loading.

    The shelf life depends primarily on:

    • Accurate fit – digitally milled to micron precision, the crown edge closes precisely,
    • Oral hygiene – Brushing teeth, using dental floss or interdental brushes, especially around the edges of the crowns,
    • regular check-ups and professional tooth cleaning,
    • Grinding teeth – here a lifting rail protects,
    • the condition of the tooth under the crown.

    When do you need a dental crown?

    • when a tooth is severely weakened by caries or large fillings,
    • after a root canal treatment to protect the tooth from breaking,
    • in the case of broken or severely worn teeth,
    • as a crown on a dental implant or as a pillar of a dental bridge,
    • for aesthetic reasons – e.g. to replace old metal ceramic crowns with a dark edge.

    Crown, bridge or implant?

    A crown saves an existing tooth. If the tooth is already missing, a bridge is placed. Zircon bridge or a Dental implant Which solution is suitable for you, we will discuss honestly and without pressure during the free initial consultation in our Dental clinic in Hungary. More details on the page Dental crown; an overview of all entry prices can be found here Dental prosthetics in Hungary – Costs.

    Treatment procedure

    Your zirconia crown in 3-4 appointments

    1
    Initial Consultation & Diagnosis
    Digital 3D scan, X-ray, free cost estimate including treatment plan and costs for your health insurance company.
    2
    Tooth preparation
    The tooth is prepared under local anesthesia and scanned digitally – no impression is required. You will receive a digital provisional immediately.
    3
    CAD/CAM production
    In our in-house laboratory, your crown is milled digitally with micron-precision from IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime (zirconium oxide from Ivoclar).
    4
    Integration
    The finished zirconia crown is permanently fitted and fine-tuned – with a guarantee.

    In certain cases, treatment can be provided in 2 intensive sessions – depending on the findings and the number of crowns.

    Zirconia crowns from €100 · Implant crowns from €180 · Zirconia bridges from €300Free of charge and without obligation - you will receive the Denis-Focus Dental price list in your mailbox immediately.

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      What our patients say

      Anxious patient - 28 crowns - 5 implants
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      Frequently asked questions

      Dental crowns – Your questions, our answers

      At Denis-Focus Dental they Fully ceramic crowns made exclusively of zirconium without metal Manufactured: as standard the Zircon crowns made of IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime, For very high load conditions and for bridges, we do not manufacture classic zirconium crowns. Metal ceramic or metal crowns are not manufactured by us.
      For most patients, a metal-free full-ceramic crown is the best choice. At Denis-Focus Dental, IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime (Zirconium oxide from Ivoclar) the standard because it combines maximum strength with natural translucency – for front and side teeth alike.
      A crown made of IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime often lasts well with good oral hygiene and regular check-ups. 15 years and older. Denis-Focus Dental offers a guarantee on all dental implant procedures.
      Under the name „e.max“, Ivoclar offers two different materials: IPS e.max CAD is a lithium disilicate glass ceramic, IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime In contrast, we use Zirconoid Oxide. At Denis-Focus Dental, we use ZirCAD Prime – zirconium that combines high strength with natural translucency.
      Yes. If the tooth underneath is healthy, an older metal ceramic crown – for example with a visible dark edge – can be removed and replaced with a metal-free zirconia crown from Denis-Focus Dental. We will discuss whether this is advisable in your case during the free initial consultation.
      A zirconia crown begins at Denis-Focus Dental from 100 €, a zirconium implant crown on a Dental implant from 180 €, a three-tiered Zircon bridge from 300 €. All entry prices: Dental prosthetics in Hungary – Costs. You will receive the exact price in writing after the free initial consultation.
      No, the tooth is prepared under local anesthesia. Until the final crown is placed, a digitally fabricated provisional protects it.

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