If you've ever seen an old crown with a dark line at the gumline, you've seen the limitation of metal-based restorations. All-ceramic crowns eliminate that problem entirely. Made from advanced porcelain and zirconia materials, ceramic crowns replicate the translucency, color, and texture of natural enamel — while providing the strength needed for daily chewing.
At Newpoint Family Dental in Unionville, CT, ceramic crowns are our preferred restoration for most patients. They look better, they're gentler on surrounding tissues, and with modern materials, they're strong enough for virtually any location in the mouth.
Advantages of Ceramic Crowns
- Natural aesthetics — Ceramic mimics the light-transmitting properties of real enamel, making these crowns virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth.
- Metal-free — No allergic reactions to metal alloys and no dark lines at the gumline as gums recede over time.
- Biocompatible — Ceramic materials are well-tolerated by gum tissue and less likely to cause inflammation.
- Excellent strength — Modern zirconia crowns rival the strength of metal-based restorations for back teeth.
E-Max vs. Zirconia: Which Ceramic Is Right for You?
E-max (lithium disilicate) crowns are prized for their beautiful translucency and are our top choice for front teeth where aesthetics are paramount. They offer excellent strength for anterior restorations while providing the most lifelike appearance available.
Zirconia crowns are exceptionally strong and resistant to chipping, making them ideal for molars and premolars that bear heavy biting forces. Newer zirconia formulations also offer improved aesthetics, narrowing the gap with e-max for visible teeth.
We'll recommend the material that best suits each tooth's location, function, and cosmetic importance — always explaining the reasoning so you can make an informed choice.
Same-Day Ceramic Crowns with CEREC
With our CEREC system, many ceramic crowns can be designed, milled, and placed in a single visit. No temporary crown, no second appointment, no waiting for an outside lab. The digital workflow ensures exceptional precision, and you walk out with your permanent restoration the same day.
Patients from Farmington, Avon, Simsbury, and throughout Farmington Valley choose Newpoint for ceramic crowns because we combine the best materials with meticulous chairside technique.