Crown materials explained: what a ceramic crown is made of
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A plain-language look at ceramic crowns, how they are milled from a solid block, and what to ask your dentist about material choices.
When your dentist suggests a crown, the material matters for look, feel, and fit. Here is a plain-language look at ceramic crowns, the type we mill in our office.
What is a ceramic crown?
A ceramic crown is a tooth-shaped cap that covers a damaged tooth. Ours are milled from a solid ceramic block, which can be chosen to match the shade of your natural teeth.
From block to crown
- Design: The crown is shaped on screen from your digital scan.
- Milling: A milling unit carves it from the block, in about seventeen minutes.
- Sintering and glazing: These finishing steps strengthen and polish the crown.
- Bonding: We check your bite, then bond it in place.
Questions to ask your dentist
- Is a ceramic crown suitable for this tooth?
- How will it match my other teeth?
- How should I care for it?
- What does my plan cover?
The right choice depends on the tooth, your bite, and your goals, so we assess each case individually.
Learn more
Our same-day CEREC crowns guide covers the process in more depth, and our treatments page lists related care. To check costs, see dental insurance and CDCP coverage.
Call 604-535-8835 to ask whether a ceramic crown is right for you.