If you have a broken, cracked, or chipped tooth, your dentist may suggest putting a dental crown on it. A crown will help keep your tooth’s size, strength, shape, and appearance. It can be made of one or more materials, with zirconia being a popular choice. When choosing the right material for you, you’ll want to think about how visible the tooth is, how much it costs, how strong it is, and how it looks. If you think zirconia might be the best way to fix your broken tooth, we’ll review the pros and cons so you can get a crown that makes you smile.
Many things can wear down or break your teeth. Some main causes of dental injury are tooth decay, getting hurt, and getting old. Also, if you grind your teeth, have a cross bite, or eat hard things, your teeth could lose shape or get smaller. A zirconia crown won’t help bring back the health of the natural teeth. But it can help stop the decay from getting worse and make the tooth look better.