COMPETITIVE PRICED CROWNS

Robust Dental Lab produces high-translucency full zirconia crowns and bridges, including all-on-4 and all-on-6 zirconia bridges. Our team is focused on precise fitting and follows a rigorous quality control process.

When you choose Robust for your zirconia crowns you get

  • A warranty of 5 years
  • A 4-8 day turnaround from order to delivery
  • Quality FDA-approved and CE-marked materials

Contact us to learn more about our fair pricing and easy-to-use online customer portal.

ZIRCONIA CROWN SPECIFICATIONS

PRODUCT

Zirconia Porcelain, Monolithic Zirconia/ Monolithic Zirconium, and High-Translucent Zirconia Crowns

MATERIALS

Full zirconia block: (1050~700MPa) high-translucency Aidite from China (FDA-approved and CE-marked)

Porcelain zirconia block: (1200MPa) Twinovation, Audental from China (FDA-approved and CE-marked)

Zirconia ceramic: Cerabien ZR, Noritake from Japan

TURNAROUND

8 days

WARRANTY

5 years

TYPES OF ZIRCONIA CROWNS FROM ROBUST

Layered Zirconia

Zirconia Porcelain Crowns

A zirconia porcelain crown (or ceramic zirconia crown) consists of zirconia coping (or zirconia base) and porcelain coating. The monolithic zirconia coping provides strength (1200MPa) while the porcelain coating gives translucency on the incisal. A zirconia porcelain crown can be very natural-looking. Therefore, people often choose it for their front teeth (anterior zirconia crown). With the help of a tough monolithic zirconia base, we can also make a long porcelain zirconia bridge in many cases.

Full Zirconia

Monolithic Zirconia/ Monolithic Zirconium

A monolithic zirconium crown is also called a bruxzir crown, or full zirconia crown, because the whole crown is made of zirconia material only (no porcelain coating). A traditional monolithic zirconia crown is the strongest among all ceramic crowns (but with an opaque look). Dental lab technicians have to add stain on the incisor to make the crown look more natural. Therefore, people normally choose monolithic zirconia bridges for their back teeth, which need to withstand very strong chewing force.

Multi-layer Full Zirconia

High Translucent Zirconia

A high translucent zirconia crown, also known as multilayer full zirconia crown or bruxzir aesthetic zirconia crown, is also made of zirconia material only (no porcelain coating). Yet, this full zirconia material includes layers of shade blending, normally from cervical to incisor. This shade blending mimics our natural teeth, but at a cost of being less strong (1050-700MPa). Since it is natural looking and still strong (compared to E.Max crown), people often choose it for both front and back teeth (often single crowns and short bridges).

ZIRCONIA DENTAL CROWN FAQs

A zirconia crown (or dental cap zirconia) is made from zirconium dioxide, a very sturdy kind of steel that belongs to titanium, although it’s categorized as a type of all-ceramic crown. It is one of the all-ceramic crown types and is mostly used by all people nowadays.

Zirconia is a white solid ceramic polish that incorporates metal’s toughness with the visual, tooth-like appeal of ceramic. Zirconia crowns are continually being created to additionally enhance their performance.

Creating a full zirconia crown involves Preparing physical impressions or digital scans, CAD/CAM design, milling, sintering, glazing, and polishing. The Robust team uses full zirconia in a process that is very similar to that of a porcelain zirconia crown.

At Robust Dental Lab, we normally use high-translucent zirconia pucks for all of our single crowns and short bridges (no more than 3 units). High translucent zirconia pucks are more beautiful in shade, but they are relatively softer (still stronger than E.Max crowns). Therefore, we often use the strongest opaque zirconia pucks to manufacture long zirconia bridges, and then layer it with porcelain.

Zirconia dental crowns offer several benefits, including:

  • Zirconia is very strong and can withstand the daily wear and tear of chewing and biting, especially from your back teeth. It makes zirconia crowns long-lasting and less prone to chipping or cracking.
  • Zirconia crowns are without a metal base, providing a more natural and attractive appearance than PFM and full metal crowns.
  • A monolithic zirconia is the strongest among all-ceramic crowns. If you choose a monolithic zirconia crown, dental practitioners do not need to prepare much of your natural teeth, preserving more of the natural tooth structure.
  • Zirconia is biocompatible. It is unlikely to cause allergic reactions or adverse tissue responses in the mouth.
  • Zirconia teeth do not corrode. They maintain their appearance and functionality over time.
  • Zirconia can be crowns, long bridges, and dental implants, making it a versatile material for various dental restorations.

Like other dental treatments, there can be several potential disadvantages to consider:

  • Though zirconia is without a metal base, its translucency cannot compete with E.max crowns.
  • The inner surface of zirconia crowns is very smooth. This cannot be totally resolved through sandblasting or acid etching. Therefore, if a natural tooth is not properly prepared, or the abutment is too small, the zirconia crown may slip off.
  • Zirconia crowns can be more expensive than some other types of dental crowns, such as non-precious full metal crowns or non-precious PFM crowns.
  • Zirconia is strong, but it is not flexible at all. It can be brittle and may have the potential to fracture under extreme forces or under some circumstances. For details, please refer to these articles on our blog:

A dental case where a long zirconia bridge is not a good idea

Dental implant cases with long zirconia bridge

  • Take an X-ray of your mouth and also prepare your tooth for the procedure, which might include administering local anesthetic.
  • Get rid of part of the external layer of your tooth, if essential.
  • Make a perception of your tooth.
  • Mount a momentary crown over your tooth.
  • Have a dental laboratory make the crown from your impressions.
  • Ask you to return to their office after the new crown is made to ensure that they can seal it to your tooth.
  • Your dentist will provide instructions on caring for your zirconia crown, including proper oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups.

With proper care, zirconia crowns typically last 10–15 years. Their lifespan depends on several factors:

  • Quality of Fabrication – A well-made crown from an FDA/CE-certified dental lab ensures strength, fit, and aesthetics.

  • Oral Hygiene – Brushing twice daily and flossing prevents gum disease, which can lead to crown failure.

  • Diet – Avoid hard or sticky foods like candy, ice, and nuts to prevent damage.

  • Regular Checkups – Visit your dentist for cleanings and X-rays to monitor crown health.

Following these steps helps extend the life of your zirconia crown.

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