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By Abdulaziz Ali - Medically reviewed by Dt. Musa Kaya, on Apr 04, 2023

Zirconia Crowns Recovery Time

There is no recovery time after the Zirconium crown process. You can continue your daily routine immediately unless general anesthesia is applied. You can return to work the day after or immediately after treatment.

How is Zirconium Dental Crown Procedure Performed?

Before the Zirconium crown process starts, your dentist will perform medical tests to ensure that you are in good health and that nothing will impair recovery.  

Consultation for Zirconium Crowns

The first step to start your Zirconium Crown process will be the online consultation phase. At this stage, our specialist will try to get to know you and your complaint closely to make sure you are a suitable candidate for Zirconium crown treatment.

Your health history, any Zirconium Crowns allergy, medications you use, your ideas about the process, and your priority expectations from treatment are the most important data to determine the most appropriate treatment for you at this stage, and if this is Zirconium crowns, the most suitable dentist / dental clinic for this.

The photo of your tooth/teeth that you have problems with or want to cover with Zirconium crowns will be very useful to understand your eligibility during the online consultation phase

2. Planning Your Trip and Choosing the Clinic

At this stage, you have now made your decision for Zirconium crowns and you want to consider the options. Therefore, we offer you our clinic or dentist options based on the dates that best suit you and your special requests, if any, and we expect you to choose one.

3. Final Consultation with Your Dentist

When you arrive at the dentist's office, you will have a face-to-face consultation with your dentist. He or she will ask you some questions to try to understand your expectations better and also make you understand what you should expect from your Zirconium crowns treatment.

Your dentist will explain everything you need to know about dental crowns in general and Zirconium crowns specifically and try to simulate the results as much as possible, in order for you to feel ready and comfortable.

4. Medical Examinations

Before the Zirconium crown process begins, your dentist will conduct medical tests to make sure that you are in acceptable health status for the treatment. Every patient is required to undergo medical tests to ensure that nothing can hinder the success of the process and if any risk is obtained, dentists try to eliminate them first.

5. Treatment Visits

There will be 2 visits to complete the Zirconium crowns process. These are:

First Appointment: Preparation and Taking Impression

The dentist examines the tooth nerve's functionality and the tooth root's stability. During the preliminary examination, the dentist will take an X-ray image of the affected tooth. 

The tooth is cleaned and shaped to a specific structure. The new tooth structure helps to ensure the crown's stability. Then the dentist takes an impression and sends it to the laboratory. The impression contains a copy of the prepared tooth, its surrounding gum tissue, and the jaw structure.

A temporary crown is placed on the tooth while the Zirconium crowns are produced. The laboratory prepares the crown(s) in seven to ten days.

Second Appointment: Placement and Cementation

During your second visit, the dentist will remove the temporary crown and test if the Zirconium crowns match perfectly with your natural teeth. If so, the dentist will proceed to cement the crown. Once cemented, a Zirconium crown completely covers the tooth permanently. 

 

Zirconium Crowns Advantages

Although each type of dental crown has its advantages, below it is highlighted the common advantages of dental crowns.

  • Dental crowns rebuild the anatomical shape of the tooth
  • They strengthen teeth
  • Aesthetic improvement of teeth is obtained with dental crowns
  • They help to protect damaged and weakened teeth
  • Dental crowns provide functional improvement of teeth
  • They are stable (compared to the removable prosthesis).

Zirconia Crowns Side Effects

  • Anesthetic complications

  • Chipped or loosened crown

  • Infection

  • Allergic reaction

  • Loss of crown

  • Gum disease

  • Teeth sensitivity

Zirconia Crowns Treatment Results

Zirconium Crowns treatment has a success rate of 90-95%.

How To Prepare For Zirconium Dental Crowns?

  • You shouldn't consume excessively hot or cold beverages for at least a week after the treatment.

  • Avoid hard-to-chew and sticky food during the recovery. 

  • In the first week after treatment, you may experience mild pain and tenderness in the treated teeth. It is normal, and the dentist will prescribe you painkillers to relieve pain.

  • If the dental crowns are damaged, broken, cracked, or detached, you should visit your dentist by carefully packing the broken piece. Your dentist will try to reposition it.

  •  Brush your teeth at least twice daily to ensure the crown's longevity.

  • Clean with dental floss. The use of dental floss helps remove bacteria present between the teeth and prevents the appearance of dental plaque.

  • Visit your dentist regularly to check that everything is fine and you're crowns and other teeth are in good health.

Quick Facts 

Procedure  Zirconium Crowns
Duration  1 - 2 hours
Stay  3 - 5 nights
Cost in Turkey  €110 - €145 per tooth
Anesthesia  Local anesthesia
Recovery  1- 2 weeks
Final Results  After 2 weeks
Side Effects  Teeth sensitivity, swelling, bleeding
Risks  Allergic reaction, loss of crown, gum disease
Success Rate  90% - 95%
Exercise  After 2 days ( low intensity)
Back To Work  After 2 days
Scars  No
Pain  Slight
Related Procedures  Emax crown

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How long do zirconium crowns last?

Zirconium crowns can last up to 20 years, but you must maintain oral hygiene.

Are zirconium crowns worth it?

Zirconium crowns are one of the best treatments for decayed and chipped teeth. The zirconia crowns are durable and can last for decades with proper oral hygiene.

What is the strongest crown for teeth?

Zirconium crown is the most durable crown among other crown types because it is made from durable materials.

Will the zirconia crown change color?

It is dependent on what material the lab used to make your crowns.

Is Zirconium Crowns Procedure Painful?

No, zirconium crown treatment in Istanbul is painless during the procedure. But afterward, you may feel some pain or soreness, and it can be relieved with standard pain medication.

How Durable Are Zirconium Crowns?

Thanks to its mechanical properties, zirconium oxide is undoubtedly the material offering the greatest resistance and solidity. As a result, you may use zirconium crowns for more than 15 years and that means they have a much longer life than other dental crowns.

What Are the Main Differences Between Dental Crowns and Dental Veneers?

Both crowns and veneers are dental restoration materials and use to cover an existing tooth to improve its appearance or function. The dental crown is used to strengthen a damaged tooth, while veneers are mainly used for cosmetic improvements.

Dental crowns cover the entire visible part of the tooth while the veneers are an ultra-thin layer produced to cover the front of a tooth.