What a zirconia crown is
A crown is a full cap over a tooth that is cracked, heavily filled, root-treated or worn. Zirconia is a ceramic with the strength of metal and none of its colour, so there is no grey line at the gum and no chipping porcelain layer. We use multilayer blanks that grade from an opaque core to a translucent edge, which is what makes a zirconia crown indistinguishable from the tooth beside it.
Specification
Crown, veneer or onlay?
- Crown when a tooth has lost more than half its structure, is cracked, or is root-treated.
- Veneer when the tooth is healthy and only the front surface needs to change.
- Onlay when a back tooth needs a large filling replaced but the walls are sound.
We will not crown a healthy tooth for cosmetic reasons. If a "Hollywood smile" quote elsewhere lists 28 crowns, ask why.
Timeline
Scan
Digital impression, shade match under daylight lamp.
Day 1 · 09:00Design
Crown designed in Exocad, bite checked virtually.
Day 1 · 10:30Mill & sinter
5-axis mill, sintering furnace, hand characterisation.
Day 1 · 11:00–16:00Fit
Try-in, contacts and occlusion adjusted, cemented.
Day 1 · 17:00Review
Bite check next morning, warranty issued.
Day 2Crown prices in Istanbul (2026)
| Option | Haista | UK private avg. | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multilayer zirconia crown | €190–260 | £850 | Same day |
| E-max crown (anterior) | €240 | £950 | Next day |
| Zirconia onlay | €170 | £700 | Same day |
| 3-unit zirconia bridge | €570 | £2,550 | 2 days |
| Implant crown on Ti-base | €290 | £1,100 | Next day |
Fixed once quoted · Hotel included on plans > €2,000
Before & after
T−0T+1 dayFrequently asked
E-max is slightly more translucent and suits single front teeth. Zirconia is roughly twice as strong and suits molars, bridges and anyone who grinds. For most full-mouth cases we mix the two.
Polished zirconia is kinder to opposing enamel than glazed porcelain. We polish rather than glaze the biting surfaces for exactly this reason.
For one to four crowns, yes: the lab is on the floor above the surgery. Larger cases take two to four days so our ceramists can layer and characterise properly.