Zirconia crowns and bridges in Escuinapa, Mexico
Crown or bridge: what each one is
A crown covers the whole tooth when it's badly damaged, cracked or has had a root canal. It protects the tooth and restores its shape.
A bridge replaces a missing tooth: it rests on crowns on the neighboring teeth, with the new tooth in between. It's fixed; you don't take it out.
Why zirconia
Zirconia is a very strong, metal-free ceramic. It's tooth-colored, doesn't leave the dark line at the gum that metal-ceramic (PFM) crowns sometimes show, and handles chewing forces well, so it works for back teeth and front teeth alike.
Lab work
Process and number of visits
- Consultation. We check the tooth or the gap and explain the options.
- Preparation and temporary. The tooth is prepared and you leave with a temporary crown, so you're never without a tooth.
- Impression. Measurements go to the dental lab that makes your crown or bridge.
- Cementation. When it's back from the lab, it's tried in, your bite is adjusted and it's cemented.
The time between impression and cementation is the lab's turnaround; we'll tell you how long at your visit, so you can plan your stay around it.
Care and lifespan
Crowns and bridges are cared for like your own teeth: brushing, flossing and cleanings. Under a bridge, the space beneath the new tooth is cleaned with a floss threader or small brushes; we'll show you how. With good care and check-ups, they last many years.
What they cost
It depends on how many units your case needs and whether any treatment is needed first. At your consultation you get the price before anything starts. Payment plans and financing are available.
Frequently asked questions
Zirconia vs porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns: which is better?
Zirconia has no metal, is tooth-colored and very strong. Metal-ceramic is an older option that can show a dark line at the gum over time. The doctor explains what suits your tooth.
How long do dental crowns last?
With good hygiene, check-ups and not biting hard objects, many years.
How many days do I need in Escuinapa for a crown?
At least two visits: preparation and cementation, with the lab's turnaround in between. You get the exact timeline at your consultation.
Bridge or implant: which is better?
It depends on your neighboring teeth, your bone and your budget. We'll explain the options at your consultation; if an implant is the better choice for you, we'll point you in the right direction.
A badly damaged or missing tooth?
At your consultation we check your case and explain whether a crown, a bridge or another option fits. Payment plans and financing are available.