Pomadent Dental Clinic

Zirconium and e.max press ceramic crowns

If the tooth is decayed or fractured too badly to be repaired with fillings or inlays, or if the tooth needs to be a pillar for a bridge, a crown must be made for the tooth. The zirconium and e.max press ceramic crowns represent the highest aesthetic level, they surpass the ceramic fused to metal crowns in this aspect – they allow the light to pass through them in a similar way to natural teeth and there is no metal in contact with the gingiva. This crown type is the most demanded by our patients, due to its aesthetic properties. It can also be safely used for patients who suffer from metal allergies. They are made mostly for teeth in the anterior region due to their natural light-reflecting abilities, but for their resistance and biocompatibility they are also asked for teeth in the molar region. While e.max pressed ceramic crowns are molded under great pressure, the zirconia crowns are milled by a computer. E.max is slightly more aesthetic, while zirconia is more durable, so the type of the full ceramic crown will be chosen by the patient and dentist together, based on patient needs and habits.