Double layer Zirconia crown

Double Layer Zirconia: Strength Meets Artistry

If you are looking for a restoration that can withstand the heavy pressure of chewing while looking indistinguishable from a natural tooth, the Double Layer Zirconia Crown is the premier choice. This "layered" technique allows us to provide the structural integrity of metal-free zirconia with the depth and translucency of natural enamel.

How It’s Built: The Two-Layer Advantage

Traditional crowns often force a choice between strength (monolithic zirconia) and beauty (porcelain). The double-layer method provides both:

1. The Internal Core: A precision-milled Zirconia framework provides a "bulletproof" foundation. This core is incredibly tough, resisting fractures even under heavy bite forces.

2. The Aesthetic Layer: Our master technicians hand-layer specialized feldspathic porcelain over the zirconia core. This outer layer mimics the subtle gradients, ridges, and light-reflecting properties of your natural teeth.

Key Benefits for Patients

• Superior Aesthetics: Ideal for front teeth (the "smile zone") where natural light needs to pass through the tooth rather than bouncing off an opaque surface.

• Biocompatibility: Zirconia is 100% metal-free. It is gentle on the gums, eliminating the "dark gray line" often seen at the gumline with older metal-based crowns.

• Custom Color Matching: Because the porcelain is layered by hand, we can match the exact shade, tint, and "character" of your surrounding teeth.

• Thermal Protection: Zirconia acts as an insulator, reducing the sensitivity to hot and cold foods that is common with metal restorations.

Is It Right for You?

Double layer zirconia is the gold standard for patients who want a long-lasting restoration that looks like it grew there naturally. It is particularly effective for replacing old, dark crowns or restoring teeth that have undergone root canal therapy.