WHAT IS THE BEST OPTION FOR DENTAL CROWNS?

This is the number one question in my line of work. Today I thought it would be helpful to do a Q. and A. to answer the questions I get asked most about Emax and Zirconia crowns.

As a dental technician, it is my job to communicate to the dentists that I work with the best possible options for dental restorations so that they can make the best choice for their patient. In today’s blog post, I am answering one of the questions I get asked the most by both patients and dentists regarding Emax and Zirconia Crowns. Be forewarned, I am a bit of nerd when it comes to teeth, so this may get technical, but hang in there!

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EMAX AND ZIRCONIA CROWNS?

A. Emax is Lithium Disilicate glass, an all-ceramic system.

It is one of the most aesthetically pleasing options, porcelain can be layered on it, creating incredible translucency and a very realistic looking tooth that matches with other natural teeth.

Zirconia is Zirconium Dioxide, a white, powdered metal oxide. It is also ceramic.

It is incredibly strong, resistant to wear, and difficult to crack.