Porcelain Crown

What Is a Porcelain Crown (Porcelain Veneer)?
A porcelain crown is a procedure where the tooth is reduced all around and covered with a cap.

In cases of severe damage to the tooth crown, a fracture in the crown area, the presence of large old fillings, or excessive discoloration due to root canal treatment, it is more appropriate to protect the remaining tooth structure by crowning the tooth. For individuals who do not accept orthodontic treatment and have severe crowding that cannot be corrected with laminate, porcelain crowning can be performed as an aesthetic solution.

Porcelain crown applications are performed in two ways:

• Porcelain crown over a metal framework
• Full ceramic crown (metal-free)

There are various systems and materials available for full ceramic crowns.
 

FULL CERAMIC CROWN	METAL-CERAMIC CROWN
More aesthetic	Aesthetics are weaker compared to full ceramic crowns
Higher biocompatibility	Risk of metal allergy
Better gum compatibility	Gray discoloration of the gums
High cost	More affordable cost
High light transmittance	Opaque, lifeless appearance

Types of crowns applied in our clinic:

• Porcelain crown with metal support
• Zirconium crown
• Emax crown
• Empress crown
• Metal crown

Metal-Ceramic Crown

A metal-ceramic crown is a procedure where the tooth is reduced all around and covered with a porcelain crown supported by metal.

Since porcelain is a brittle material, it cannot be used alone. The forces generated during chewing in the mouth are quite high. To create crowns that can withstand these forces for a long time and have an aesthetic appearance, the porcelain material is reinforced with a metal framework. Although it is quite suitable and durable for use in the mouth, the metal inside may sometimes prevent achieving the desired aesthetic satisfaction. It can cause gray reflections near the gum line and dark discoloration of the gums over time. It is not recommended for people with metal allergies.

How Is a Metal-Ceramic Crown (Metal-Ceramic Veneer) Made?
For the first session of metal-ceramic crown: After deciding to proceed with the porcelain crown during your initial examination, the tooth is prepared under local anesthesia, impressions are taken, and a temporary crown is placed. The porcelain color that matches your tooth is determined.

For the second session of metal-ceramic crown: The framework trial for the porcelain crown is performed (this session can be skipped in cases where time is limited).
For the third session of metal-ceramic crown: The finished porcelain crown is tried in, and after checking the contacts, anatomical and biological compatibility, and functional integrity, it is permanently cemented.
 

Zirconium Crown (Full Ceramic Crown)

A zirconium crown is a procedure where the tooth is reduced all around and covered with zirconium.

Zirconium is a very hard metal with a white color. Similar to metal-supported porcelains, zirconium is used as a strong framework material, over which porcelain is added. Since zirconium is white, it does not show the grayness of metal. More durable and more aesthetic crowns are made. Being white, it is classified among full ceramic or metal-free porcelain types. Its light transmittance is much better than metal-ceramics but weaker compared to Emax porcelains. It is preferred when both aesthetics and durability are desired together. Metal discoloration or gray reflections in the gums do not occur, which is one of the important reasons zirconium is preferred.

How Is a Zirconium Crown (Zirconium Veneer) Made?
For the first session of zirconium crown: After deciding to proceed with the zirconium crown during your initial examination, the tooth is prepared under local anesthesia, impressions are taken, and a temporary crown is placed. The porcelain color that matches your tooth is determined.

For the second session of zirconium crown: The framework trial for the zirconium crown is performed (this session can be skipped if there are time constraints).
For the third session of zirconium crown: The finished zirconium crown is tried in, and after checking the contacts, anatomical and biological compatibility, and functional integrity, it is permanently cemented.
 

Monolithic Zirconium Crown

With the ability to produce zirconium more transparently, we can create highly durable and natural-looking crowns without the need for masking with porcelain. With monolithic zirconium crowns, we achieve restorations that are both aesthetic, natural-looking, and durable. Since there is no additional porcelain layer on top, we also eliminate the risk of porcelain fractures.
 

Emax Crown (Full Ceramic Crown)

An Emax crown is a procedure where the tooth is reduced all around and covered with Emax porcelain.

Emax is a special ceramic reinforced with lithium, offering very high light transmittance and closely resembling natural teeth. For the most aesthetic results, Emax porcelains are generally preferred.

How Is an Emax Porcelain Crown (Porcelain Veneer) Made?
For the first session of Emax porcelain crown: After deciding to proceed with the Emax crown during your initial examination, the tooth is prepared under local anesthesia, impressions are taken, and a temporary crown is placed. The porcelain color that matches your tooth is determined.

For the second session of Emax porcelain crown: The framework trial for the Emax crown is performed (this session can be skipped if there are time constraints).
For the third session of Emax porcelain crown: The finished Emax porcelain crown is tried in, and after checking the contacts, anatomical and biological compatibility, and functional integrity, it is permanently cemented.
 

Metal Crown

A metal crown is a procedure where the tooth is reduced all around and completely covered with metal.

It is used in areas that are not visible aesthetically, such as the back teeth. If the tooth length is very short and there is difficulty creating enough space for the crown material, a metal crown is preferred. Since there is no porcelain layer, a thinner crown can be made, which means less reduction of the tooth length is needed.

How Is a Metal Crown (Metal Veneer) Made?
For the first session of metal crown: After deciding to proceed with the metal crown during your initial examination, the tooth is prepared under local anesthesia, impressions are taken, and a temporary crown is placed.
For the second session of metal crown: The finished metal crown is tried in, and after checking the contacts, anatomical and biological compatibility, and functional integrity, it is permanently cemented.