Ceramic Crowns in Dubai

Installation Stages

When a patient visits a dental clinic, the doctor performs a diagnostic assessment. It is necessary to evaluate the condition of the teeth in order to select crowns that will help address the issue.

The diagnostics begin with an examination. Images are also needed to understand the patient’s dental and jaw structure and to create a digital model. For this purpose, the following are used:

• radiography;
• computed tomography.

After diagnostics, the doctor discusses further tooth restoration with the patient and offers available options.

The next stage is crown fabrication. This process takes 7–15 days, depending on the number of prosthetics required and the manufacturing technology.

First, the dentist takes impressions of the teeth. Nowadays, a digital scanner is usually used for this. The information is immediately transferred to the computer's memory and used to create prosthetic models.

While the crowns are being made, the patient may receive temporary plastic crowns.

If the crown is to be placed on preserved teeth, they are filed and polished to the required size. If implantation is planned, implants must also be selected and placed — they are embedded into the jaw.

Two implantation protocols are used in dentistry:

1. two-stage, more common — posts are loaded with crowns only after integration, which takes more time;
2. one-stage — prosthetics are placed immediately, which saves time, but carries a risk of implant rejection.

The doctor selects the protocol based on the patient’s individual characteristics and preferences.

Pros and Cons

Before crown installation, the dentist will explain the features of the materials used, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages of ceramic prosthetics:

• biocompatibility — the material does not cause allergic reactions;
• relatively light weight — the crown does not press or add heaviness to the jaw;
• easy to install on preserved teeth — usually, minimal enamel polishing is enough for preparation;
• realistic appearance — the prosthetics look natural and are indistinguishable from real teeth;
• durability — they can withstand significant mechanical loads, are suitable for restoring molars, and do not absorb pigments from food and drinks.

Ceramic does not oxidize, and the gums do not darken in areas where they contact the crown. Bacterial plaque does not accumulate on the smooth surface, and it can be easily cleaned with a regular or electric toothbrush if needed.

Ceramic models are less strong than metal ones, so for restoring front teeth, materials capable of withstanding high chewing loads should be used. Metal-ceramics are also applied:

1. the framework is made from durable metal;
2. a ceramic layer is applied on top, convincingly imitating natural tooth enamel.