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What You Need to Know About Dental Crowns Made from Zirconium

Dental crowns are caps that cover a tooth or a dental implant. Dentists often recommend crowns as a way to support broken, weak, or misshapen teeth.

Dental crowns can also be used to cover up a tooth that’s very worn down or severely discolored. They can also be used in conjunction with bridges to strengthen multiple teeth.

When it comes to the materials that crowns are made of, you have several possible options, including ceramic and metal. Another option that’s now available for some people is a zirconium crown.

Zirconium crowns are made from zirconium dioxide, a very durable type of metal that’s related to titanium, although it’s categorized as a type of ceramic crown.

Zirconium dental crown benefits

Crowns made of zirconium are becoming increasingly common, and they do offer some advantages.

Strength

One of the biggest advantages of zirconium is its strength and durability. Consider how much force your back teeth exert on the food that you chew.

Your crowns need to be made of a strong material, so zirconium may be a good choice for crowns in the back of your mouth. Also, because zirconium is so strong, a dentist won’t have to do as much preparation of your tooth.