Emax porcelain crowns are made of porcelain ceramic. This material provides an aesthetic remarkably close to natural teeth and has high light transmittance. Thanks to these features, it is ideal for those who want to achieve a natural tooth appearance.
Zirconium crowns are produced from a ceramic material called zirconium oxide. Zirconium is an extremely durable and solid material. It is used as an infrastructure and porcelain crowns can be applied on it. While providing an aesthetic appearance, it also offers a strong structure.
Emax crowns may be a little more fragile than zirconium crowns due to their porcelain structure. Its use may be limited, especially in the back teeth.
While Emax crowns stand out with their aesthetic performance, zirconium crowns are advantageous in terms of durability.
Which crown will be preferred should be determined by the dentist depending on the patient's aesthetic expectations, tooth structure and treatment needs.
Which crown will be preferred should be determined by the dentist depending on the patient's aesthetic expectations, tooth structure and treatment needs.