Crowns & Aesthetics
Full-Contour Zirconia Crown
Full-Contour Zirconia Crown
A full-contour zirconia crown is milled in-house from premium German high-strength zirconia - metal-free, biocompatible, and exceptionally strong, making it the modern standard for durable restorations, especially on back teeth that carry heavy chewing load.
A full-contour (monolithic) zirconia crown is shaped from a single, solid block of high-strength ceramic rather than being built up in layers over a metal core. We use premium German high-strength zirconia, a fully metal-free material engineered for outstanding fracture resistance. Because there is no underlying metal, there is no dark line at the gum and no grey shadow showing through the tooth - just a clean, tooth-coloured restoration that sits comfortably against healthy gum tissue.
Each crown is digitally designed and milled in our own in-house lab, where our ceramists refine and polish it before fitting. Working in-house gives us tight control over the fit and finish and lets us turn cases around quickly and precisely - typically over one to two visits. The monolithic build means the crown is solid ceramic all the way through, so there is no veneering ceramic to chip away from a core, which is exactly why zirconia performs so well on molars and any tooth that takes real bite force.
Zirconia is biocompatible and gentle on the gums, and its strength makes it ideal for back teeth, bruxism cases, and patients who simply want a crown built to last. Every restoration is carried out by our clinical team to ISO 9001 and European quality standards, with the materials used documented in your treatment records. For international patients, we begin remotely: send a panoramic X-ray and a few photos and you will receive a free written treatment plan within 24-48 hours, so the diagnosis and planning are settled long before you travel to Tirana.
Your new crown is fully functional once fitted, with no recovery downtime - you can eat and drink normally that same day. Brush and floss around it as you would a natural tooth and keep up regular check-ups, and with good care a zirconia crown routinely lasts many years.
Idéal pour : Anyone wanting a strong, metal-free crown - especially on back teeth, high-load bites, or for patients who grind their teeth.
Matériaux et marques
Pourquoi les patients le choisissent
- Exceptional strength with no metal core - ideal for back teeth and heavy chewers
- Premium German high-strength zirconia, fully metal-free
- Milled in-house for a fast, precise, hand-finished fit
- Biocompatible and gum-friendly, with no grey line at the gum
- Made to ISO 9001 standards, with a free remote treatment plan in 24-48h
Séance type · 1-2 visits
La Procédure
Étape par étape
Smile Design
We plan shape, shade, and proportion together, often with a digital preview before we begin.
Gentle Preparation
Minimal, careful preparation and a digital impression capture every detail of your smile.
Hand-Finished Fit
Our in-house ceramists craft and refine your restoration before a precise, comfortable fitting.
Indications
À qui s'adresse ce traitement ?
You want to improve how your smile looks
Crowns and veneers correct colour, shape, chips, gaps and worn edges for a natural, harmonious result designed around your face.
You have a weakened or heavily filled tooth
A crown protects and rebuilds a tooth that is cracked, root-treated or too broken down for a simple filling.
Your teeth and gums are healthy underneath
We treat any decay or gum issues first, so your new restorations sit on a sound, lasting foundation.
Récupération
Récupération & guérison
First 24–48 hours
Any tenderness is normal and managed with simple pain relief and the written aftercare we give you. Stick to softer foods and keep the area clean.
First week
Most patients return to normal activities quickly. Follow the care instructions and reach out to your coordinator with any questions.
Settling in
Your treatment settles over the following weeks; we stay reachable remotely and arrange any review your case needs.
Après le traitement
Prendre soin de votre résultat
Brush and floss daily
Care for crowns and veneers exactly like natural teeth, keeping the gum margins clean and healthy.
Wear a nightguard if you grind
A nightguard is the single best protection for ceramic restorations against clenching and grinding.
Regular hygiene visits
Six-monthly professional cleaning keeps both your restorations and gums in top condition.
Planification
Votre plan & transparence
Treatment in Tirana is delivered with the same premium materials and European clinical standards patients travel from across Europe for. Every plan depends on your individual case and the materials you choose, so we tailor it to you rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. You receive a single, clear written treatment plan up front, in your language, with nothing hidden, send a panoramic X-ray or CBCT and a few photos for a free, no-obligation plan within 24–48 hours.
Pourquoi nous
Pourquoi les patients choisissent Dental Med Austria
Premium quality, European standards
Every treatment is carried out to ISO 9001 and European clinical protocols, with premium materials from names like Straumann and Ivoclar.
A team that has done this before
Our surgeons have placed more than 42,000 implants at a 98% success rate, experience you can feel from the first consultation.
Advanced technology
3D CBCT imaging, computer-guided surgery and an in-house ceramics lab mean more precise, more comfortable, more predictable results.
Your whole trip, handled
A free remote plan before you fly, airport pickup, a multilingual coordinator and partner-hotel stays, treatment and travel organised end to end.
Documentation you take home
Implant patients receive an implant passport with verifiable serial numbers, and every treatment is documented, with aftercare support that continues after you return home.
Care that makes sense
The same premium materials and standards as Western Europe, the honest reason patients travel to Tirana. Ask for your free personalised treatment plan.
Questions fréquentes
Questions sur full-contour zirconia crown
Are zirconia crowns strong?+
Very - zirconia is one of the toughest dental materials available, which makes it an excellent choice for chewing surfaces, molars, and long-term durability. Because our crowns are full-contour solid ceramic, there is no veneering layer that can chip off.
Do they look natural?+
Yes; modern zirconia is tooth-coloured with no metal showing through, so there is no grey line at the gum. For front teeth it can be layered for extra translucency, while full-contour zirconia is the go-to for strength on back teeth.
Where are the crowns made?+
Every crown is digitally designed and milled in our own in-house lab in Tirana from German high-strength zirconia, then hand-finished by our ceramists - this gives us full control over fit, finish, and turnaround.
How long does it take and how long does it last?+
Most cases are completed over one to two visits. With good oral hygiene a zirconia crown routinely lasts many years - every crown is milled in-house from documented premium German zirconia.
I'm travelling from abroad - how do I start?+
Send us a panoramic X-ray and a few photos and our clinical team will prepare a free personalised treatment plan within 24-48 hours, so your diagnosis and timeline are confirmed before you arrive in Tirana.
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