Material

Aesthetic

Durability

Price

Porcelain fused metal

Porcelain fused metal crowns consist of a titanium frame covered by multiple layers of cosmetic porcelain, offering both durability and aesthetics. Due to their durability, porcelain fused metal crowns are highly recommended for long dental bridges.

Highly durable thanks to titanium frame.

USD 150

Full Zirconia

Made by: HC Starck Corporation – Germany

Full zirconia crowns, made entirely from zirconia material, are very hard non-metal crowns. These crowns lack high translucency but provide a natural look, closely resembling natural teeth color. They are commonly used for back teeth, especially for crowns on implants, to achieve optimal chewing ability.

High (1000 MPa), durable (4x as compared to natural teeth).

USD 300

HT Smile

Made by: HC Starck Corporation – Germany

HT Smile crowns offer high translucency and a natural appearance. With 16 different color tones, HT Smile provides numerous options to meet clients’ aesthetic requirements.

Very high (1200 MPa)

USD 350

Emax

Made by: Ivoclar Vivadent Corporation – Liechtenstein

Emax crowns deliver the fit, form, and function expected from pressed ceramics. They offer optimized aesthetic properties, creating all-ceramic restoration with true-to-nature results. Emax is typically used for front teeth and is more flexible than other materials, making it ideal for veneers, ultrathin veneers, and front crowns.

Medium (400 MPa), which is slightly higher to that of real teeth. 

USD 375-385

Nacera (Pearl) 

Made by: DOCERAM Medical Corporation, Germany

Nacera Pearl is a polychromatic, ultra-high-translucent zirconia with finely smoothed color gradients. Nacera Pearl offers lifelike and smooth transitions from cervical to incisal, providing natural-looking monolithic restorations. Nacera offers 16 different shades to choose from.

Very high (1400 MPa)

USD 450

Lisi

Made by: GC Corporation, Europe

LiSi crowns are extremely dense due to optimized components and proprietary innovative manufacturing technology. LiSi is both durable and lifelike, making it an excellent reconstructive option for anterior aesthetics or posterior function. LiSi can be used for both crowns and veneers.

Medium (500 MPa) and is wear-kind against natural opposing enamel.

USD 500

UT Smile

Made by: HC Starck Corporation, Germany

UT Smile, the latest product from HC Starck, is the ideal zirconia crown. It is highly translucent, flexible enough for veneers, inlays, onlays, and durable enough for crowns, bridges, and all-on-4&6 restorations. UT Smile is the best solution for superior durability and aesthetics.

High (1200 MPa), which is 4x that of real teeth (250 MPa). You can eat most food without worrying about chipping the crown/veneer.

USD 530

Insync

Made by: Jensen Dental, US

Insync crowns achieve exceptional aesthetic results with translucency, fluorescence, and opalescence that mimic natural dentition. Insync crowns have a high luster, shiny appearance, and high strength. They offer superior millability and fit for single crowns or long-span bridges.

High (1100 MPa)

USD 700

Precious metal

Precious metal crowns are made with alloys of highly valuable metals such as gold and platinum, covered with multiple layers of porcelain for good biological impact, hardness, and aesthetic appeal. The primary disadvantage of this solution is its high cost.

Highly flexible and durable thanks to the precious metal alloy. 

Market price