A zirconium crown is a metal-free cap that covers the whole of a tooth. It is the right treatment for a tooth that has been weakened – by a large filling, root canal treatment, a fracture or heavy wear – and needs protecting. It is usually not the right treatment for a healthy front tooth that you simply want whiter or straighter; for that, a veneer or whitening keeps far more of your natural tooth.
At Medicape Health in Adana, your crowns are planned by a specialist in Prosthodontics, and you will know before treatment starts which teeth need crowns and why.
| Treatment time in Turkey | Usually 5–7 days |
| Visits to the clinic | Typically 3 appointments: preparation, try-in, fitting |
| Anaesthesia | Local anaesthetic |
| Back to work | Usually the day after you fly home |
| Price | Written quote within 24 hours of your photos and X-ray |
If your teeth are healthy and you mainly want a change of colour or shape, we will usually recommend veneers, E-max or whitening instead.
We want you to know this before you decide. To make room for a crown, the tooth is reduced on all sides – front, back, sides and biting surface – by roughly one to two millimetres, depending on the material and the tooth. That is considerably more than for a veneer. Once a tooth is prepared for a crown, it will always need one.
This is why we only recommend crowns where the tooth already needs that protection. On a weakened tooth, a crown can save it from breaking; on a healthy tooth, it removes structure you do not need to lose.
For front teeth, E-max is sometimes the better choice because it lets more light through. Many patients have zirconia at the back and E-max or veneers at the front; your plan will explain which suits each tooth.
| Type | Strengths | Typical use |
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| Monolithic (high-strength) zirconia | Very strong, resists chipping | Back teeth, people who grind, bridges, implants |
| Multilayer (aesthetic) zirconia | More translucent, shade graded from neck to edge | Front and visible teeth |
| Zirconia with layered porcelain | Most lifelike surface | Front teeth where appearance matters most; slightly higher chipping risk |
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We will tell you which teeth are likely to need crowns, which might not, and whether anything needs treating first.
Day 1 – Examination and preparation. Examination, X-rays and a digital scan. We check that each tooth is healthy enough for a crown and treat any decay. Teeth are then prepared under local anaesthetic, and you leave with temporary crowns.
Days 2–4 – Laboratory. Your crowns are designed digitally and milled from zirconia, then stained or layered to match your other teeth.
Day 4 or 5 – Try-in. We check the fit, bite and shade in your mouth. If anything needs changing, it goes back to the laboratory.
Day 5–7 – Fitting. Crowns are cemented, your bite is adjusted and you receive aftercare instructions and a written record of the materials used.
If you need root canal treatment, gum treatment or extractions first, your stay may be longer, or we may suggest two visits.
Your treatment is planned and carried out by a specialist in Prosthodontics – the dental speciality focused on crowns, veneers, bridges and implant restorations. You can find your dentist’s profile, qualifications and experience on the Our Doctors page.
The preparation is done under local anaesthetic, so you should feel pressure rather than pain. Afterwards:
Do I need crowns, or would veneers do?
If a tooth is healthy, a veneer usually keeps more of it. Crowns are for teeth that need the extra protection. Your plan explains the choice for each tooth.
How long do zirconium crowns last?
Many last for well over a decade with good care, but it depends on your bite, grinding, gum health and how well you clean around them. They will need replacing at some point.
Do they look natural?
Modern multilayer zirconia looks natural on most teeth. For front teeth where translucency matters most, we may suggest E-max.
Does it hurt?
Preparation is done under local anaesthetic. Some sensitivity for a few days afterwards is common.
Can zirconia be used on back teeth?
Yes. It is one of the strongest crown materials and well suited to molars.
Is zirconia safe if I am allergic to metal?
Zirconia is metal-free. If you have a known allergy, tell us so we can check the cement and other materials too.
Can I whiten my crowns later?
No. Crowns keep the shade they are made in, so if you want your natural teeth lighter, we whiten them before your crowns are made.
Can my own dentist look after them?
Yes. Any dentist can check and clean zirconia crowns. We give you a written record of the materials used.
Can I fly straight after treatment?
Yes.
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| Dr. Dt. Başak Tükel Prosthetic Dentistry Specialist |
Contracted Dental Clinic Adana |
Zirconium Crowns Metal-Free Restoration |
| Zirconium crowns at Medicape Health are planned by a specialist in Prosthodontics, and you will know before treatment starts which teeth need crowns and why. | Zirconium crown treatment at Medicape Health is carried out at our contracted dental clinic in Adana. | A zirconium crown is a metal-free cap that covers the whole of a tooth. It is the right treatment for a tooth that has been weakened and needs protecting. |
The cost depends on how many crowns or bridge units you need, the type of zirconia, whether any are on implants, and any treatment needed first. Send your photos and X-ray and you will receive a written, itemised quote within 24 hours.
Tell us briefly about your case and our patient coordinator will get back to you with the details.
Send your photos and X-ray on WhatsApp to +90 531 315 29 94. You will receive a written plan, tooth by tooth, and a quote within 24 hours.
A Partnership Backed by International Trust
Medicape Health works in partnership with Medline Adana Hospital, a long-standing healthcare provider for the international community, including U.S. personnel associated with İncirlik Air Base.
A Relationship Recognized Since 2015
Medline Hospital’s quality of care and patient experience were recognized by the Commander of the U.S. Air Force 39th Medical Group in 2015.
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