Crowns on teeth and crowns on implants
A crown can sit on a prepared natural tooth or be screwed onto an implant. The principle is the same but the design is not: on an implant, particular care goes into the emergence profile, that is, how the crown comes out of the gum.
Monolithic versus layered
A layered crown has an inner framework covered in porcelain, and it is that outer layer which chips over the years. A monolithic one is milled from a single block and removes that failure mode, at the cost of more work on characterising the colour.
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Metal-free
Zirconia or porcelain: biocompatible, without the dark gumline of old crowns.
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Natural look
Colour and shape designed to fit you, not a standard mould.
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Restores function
Gives the tooth back its normal biting and chewing capacity.
At this clinic
Crowns at the Luceros clinic
Monolithic zirconia is our default at the back of the mouth, for its resistance to chipping.
On implants we shape the emergence profile with temporaries before the definitive crown.
- Zirconia milled from a single block.
- Emergence profile shaped before the final crown.
How a crown is made, step by step
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Assessment and design
X-ray, tooth assessment and digital design of colour and shape.
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Preparation and scanning
The tooth is prepared as little as needed and scanned digitally, no putty impression required.
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Fabrication and cementation
The crown is made in our digital lab and cemented, adjusting the bite at the same appointment.
Real results
Cases treated in Alicante
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Before and after
Real cases from patients at this clinic, published with their consent. Results depend on each case and cannot be generalised.
Who carries it out
The team performing dental crowns in Alicante
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Erica Fuster
Dentista asociada · Odontología estética
Common questions
Frequently asked questions about this treatment
01 Crown or veneer?
A veneer covers only the visible face and keeps more of the healthy tooth: it's the option when the problem is cosmetic and the tooth is healthy. A crown covers the whole tooth and is used when there is significant damage, a previous root canal or a fracture.
02 What are crowns made of?
We work metal-free: monolithic zirconia or porcelain, depending on the case. Both are biocompatible and natural-looking.
03 How long does a dental crown last?
With proper hygiene and periodic check-ups, many years. Wear from uncontrolled bruxism is the most common reason its lifespan shortens.
04 Does preparing the tooth hurt?
It's done under local anaesthetic. Recovery is usually mild, with some sensitivity in the first few days.
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First assessment
Request your dental crowns assessment in Alicante
- We call you to understand your case before proposing anything.
- Diagnosis with digital planning and a fixed written quote.
- No obligation: if you do not need treatment, we will tell you.
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