Question 1

What are the disadvantages of zirconia crowns?

Accepted Answer

The main disadvantages of zirconia crowns are a more opaque look than layered porcelain on front teeth, wear on the opposing tooth if the crown is left unpolished, and difficulty adjusting or removing the crown once cemented. Zirconia also typically costs more than porcelain-fused-to-metal, according to Healthline.

Question 2

How long do zirconia crowns last?

Accepted Answer

Zirconia crowns last at least as long as other crown types, which the Cleveland Clinic puts at five to 15 years with good care. Lab data on nearly 40,000 monolithic zirconia restorations showed a fracture rate of about 1 percent over up to five years.

Question 3

Are zirconia crowns better than porcelain crowns?

Accepted Answer

Zirconia crowns are better than porcelain crowns for back teeth because zirconia withstands heavier chewing forces than any other ceramic crown, according to the Cleveland Clinic, and a solid zirconia crown has no porcelain layer to chip. Porcelain and lithium disilicate crowns usually look more natural on front teeth because they pass light the way enamel does.

Question 4

Do zirconia crowns look natural?

Accepted Answer

Zirconia crowns look natural on back teeth and most premolars, but monolithic zirconia can look flat or opaque on a front tooth next to natural enamel. High-translucency and porcelain-layered zirconia look more lifelike, though translucent zirconia gives up some strength.

Question 5

Do zirconia crowns damage the teeth they bite against?

Accepted Answer

Polished zirconia crowns do not damage opposing teeth and cause less enamel wear than porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns, according to a 2019 review in Dentistry Journal. Rough or unpolished zirconia can wear enamel, so the crown needs a mechanical polish, including after any bite adjustment.

Question 6

How much does a zirconia crown cost?

Accepted Answer

A zirconia crown costs about the same as other all-ceramic crowns. CareCredit's 2024 study lists porcelain crowns at a national average of $1,399, a range of $915 to $3,254, and a Georgia average of $1,205. Healthline reports zirconia crowns typically run $1,000 to $2,500, more than porcelain-fused-to-metal at $1,114.

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