{"id":12774,"date":"2026-08-31T00:51:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T23:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.implantarex.com\/sin-categorizar\/crowns-on-implants-zirconia-or-metal-ceramic\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T00:51:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T23:51:15","slug":"crowns-on-implants-zirconia-or-metal-ceramic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.implantarex.com\/en\/blog-en\/crowns-on-implants-zirconia-or-metal-ceramic\/","title":{"rendered":"Crowns on implants: zirconia or metal-ceramic"},"content":{"rendered":"

The crown on an implant is the visible part that imitates the tooth, fitted once the implant has integrated. The most common types are zirconia (a white, metal-free, highly aesthetic ceramic) and metal-ceramic (very strong, with a long track record). Zirconia is usually preferred in the visible area for its aesthetics, while metal-ceramic is a robust option with good value for money.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What a crown on an implant is<\/h2>\n

An implant has two parts: the titanium screw that integrates into the bone and the crown that goes on top. The crown is the part you see and chew with, and it is custom-made to match the colour and shape of the rest of your teeth.<\/p>\n

Zirconia crowns<\/h2>\n

Zirconia is a high-strength, metal-free white ceramic. Its great advantage is aesthetics: it leaves no grey shadow at the gum line and reproduces the translucency of a natural tooth very well, which makes it a favourite for the front area (the most visible). It is also biocompatible and accumulates little plaque.<\/p>\n

Metal-ceramic crowns<\/h2>\n

This is a crown with a metal core covered in ceramic. It has a very long track record and offers excellent strength, which makes it a very reliable option, especially in areas under heavy chewing load. Its cost is usually somewhat lower than zirconia.<\/p>\n

Which one for each area<\/h2>\n

As a general guide, for the front teeth (where aesthetics rule) zirconia is usually the first choice, while for the back teeth (where strength rules) both zirconia and metal-ceramic work very well. The final choice is made together with the specialist, weighing aesthetics, function and budget.<\/p>\n

How it is fitted and cared for<\/h2>\n

The crown is fitted once the implant has integrated with the bone, either screwed or cemented onto it. Its care is the same as a natural tooth: brushing, cleaning between teeth and check-ups to prevent peri-implantitis. With good maintenance, the implant-plus-crown set lasts for many years, as we explain in how long a dental implant lasts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n

Can you tell it is a crown?<\/h3>\n

Done well, no. It is custom-made in colour and shape to blend in with your teeth; zirconia stands out for its naturalness in the visible area.<\/p>\n

Can the crown be replaced?<\/h3>\n

Yes. If it wears down or gets damaged over the years, the crown can be renewed without touching the implant, as long as the implant is well integrated.<\/p>\n

Which one is more expensive?<\/h3>\n

Zirconia usually costs somewhat more than metal-ceramic, justified by its aesthetics and properties. The specialist will guide you according to your case.<\/p>\n

Not sure which crown suits you? We will advise you with no obligation. Book your appointment<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The crown on an implant is the visible part that imitates the tooth, fitted once the implant has integrated. The most common types are zirconia (a white, metal-free, highly aesthetic ceramic) and metal-ceramic (very strong, with a long track record). Zirconia is usually preferred in the visible area for its aesthetics, while metal-ceramic is a … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[100],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12774","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.implantarex.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12774","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.implantarex.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.implantarex.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.implantarex.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.implantarex.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12774"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.implantarex.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12774\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.implantarex.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12774"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.implantarex.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12774"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.implantarex.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12774"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}