Traditional crowns consist of a thin metal base covered with tooth-colored ceramic.

The metal core provides strength, while the ceramic surface ensures a natural look.

Ceramic is highly durable, biocompatible, and remains color-stable for many years.

Modern all-ceramic crowns contain no metal at all. They offer outstanding aesthetics, excellent tissue compatibility, and long-term durability.

There are two main types:

1. Layered all-ceramic crowns:

A zirconia framework is milled from a ceramic block and veneered with porcelain.

2. Monolithic crowns (one-piece):

Made entirely from a single material, such as glass ceramic (e.g. e.max) or zirconia, they are pressed or milled.

The big advantage: All-ceramic crowns are nearly indistinguishable from natural teeth.

Their color, translucency, and surface texture closely mimic real enamel.

And because they contain no metal, there’s no risk of visible dark edges if the gums recede over time.

All-ceramic restorations are allergy-neutral, do not interact with other metals in the mouth (e.g. old fillings), and have excellent mechanical strength – making them suitable for crowns, bridges, inlays, and onlays.

A bridge not only fills the gap left by a missing tooth but also strengthens the adjacent teeth with protective crowns.

This allows full chewing function to be restored efficiently – and prevents further tooth loss.

The quality of a crown matters: beneath every crown lies a reduced tooth structure that must be well protected.

The better the fit and the material, the longer the tooth underneath will remain healthy.

More and more patients are choosing metal-free restorations for their natural appearance, excellent compatibility, and long-lasting performance.