The Strongest Crown for Your Implant, From £158 Per Tooth
A premium zirconium crown fitted over your dental implant for maximum durability and a natural-looking finish that lasts.
A zirconium crown is the premium option for completing your dental implant restoration. Zirconium is the strongest crown material available, highly resistant to chipping, cracking, and staining, while still providing a natural-looking finish that blends with your surrounding teeth.
In the UK, a zirconium crown over an implant typically costs between £600 and £1,000. With The Health Store Turkey, the same premium crown starts from just £158 per tooth. If you have multiple implants, the savings are significant.
This treatment is usually carried out during your second visit to Turkey, after your implant has healed and fused with your jawbone. Your patient coordinator arranges both trips as part of your overall treatment plan.
What Is Zirconium Crown Over Implant (Single Tooth)?
What Is a Zirconium Crown Over an Implant?
A zirconium crown over an implant is the visible tooth that sits on top of your dental implant, made from solid zirconia, one of the hardest and most durable materials in modern dentistry. While the implant (titanium post) replaces your tooth root beneath the gum, the zirconium crown replaces the part you see.
The crown connects to the implant via an abutment (a small connector piece). It is then cemented or screwed in place, creating a fixed, permanent tooth.
Zirconium offers several advantages over ceramic porcelain for implant crowns. It is significantly stronger, making it the ideal choice for back teeth (molars and premolars) where biting forces are greatest. It is also highly resistant to staining and does not chip as easily as porcelain.
Despite its strength, modern zirconium has excellent translucency that closely mimics natural tooth enamel. Each crown is custom-crafted in a laboratory, colour-matched to your surrounding teeth, and shaped for a natural bite and appearance.
Am I Suitable?
Am I a Good Candidate?
If you have a dental implant that has fully healed, you are ready for your permanent crown. Zirconium is particularly recommended if:
- Your implant is in a back tooth position where strong biting forces apply
- You want the most durable option for long-term reliability
- You grind your teeth (bruxism), as zirconium withstands grinding better than porcelain
- You want a stain-resistant crown that maintains its appearance over time
- You have multiple implants and want consistent, lasting results
Your dentist checks that your implant is fully integrated with a quick X-ray before fitting the crown. If the implant is healthy and stable, you are good to go.
What Happens During the Procedure?
What Happens During Your Treatment?
This treatment typically takes place during your second trip to Turkey.
Day 1, Impressions
Your dentist takes precise digital impressions of your implant position and surrounding teeth. The shade, shape, and specifications for your crown are finalised.
Days 2-3, Fabrication
Your zirconium crown is milled and handcrafted in the dental laboratory. The material is colour-matched and shaped to blend seamlessly with your other teeth.
Day 3-4, Fitting
Your permanent zirconium crown is fitted over the implant abutment. Your dentist checks colour, shape, and bite alignment. Adjustments are made until everything is right, then the crown is permanently secured.
Follow-Up
A brief check confirms the crown is comfortable and your bite is correct. You leave with your completed restoration.
Recovery & Aftercare
Recovery and Aftercare
There is no recovery period after crown fitting. You can eat, drink, and smile normally straight away.
Immediately after: The crown may feel slightly unfamiliar for a day or two as you adjust. This is completely normal.
Ongoing care: Brush twice daily, floss around the implant, and use an interdental brush to keep the abutment area clean. Attend regular dental check-ups at home.
Longevity: Zirconium crowns over implants typically last 15 to 20 years or more, longer than ceramic porcelain crowns. The implant itself can last a lifetime. When the crown eventually needs replacing, a new one is simply fitted onto the existing implant.
Your 12 months of aftercare covers any adjustments needed after fitting.
Risks & Considerations
Risks and Considerations
Fitting a zirconium crown over a healed implant is a straightforward, low-risk procedure.
Opposing tooth wear: Zirconium is extremely hard, which in rare cases can cause slightly more wear on the opposing natural tooth compared to porcelain. Your dentist ensures the bite is well balanced to minimise this.
Cement washout: In rare cases, the cement holding the crown may weaken over time. Re-cementing is a simple fix.
Abutment loosening: The connecting screw may loosen very rarely, a quick fix at any dental clinic.
Aesthetic considerations: Zirconium crowns have improved dramatically in translucency, but for highly visible front teeth where maximum aesthetics are critical, some dentists may recommend layered porcelain instead. Your dentist discusses the best option for each tooth position.
All points are discussed during your appointment so you can make an informed choice.
UK vs Turkey: What You Save
UK prices are indicative ranges based on private healthcare providers. Your THST price is confirmed during your free consultation.
UK Aftercare: We Are Here When You Get Home
Unlike other medical tourism companies, we do not leave you on your own once you are back in the UK. We have two dedicated aftercare clinics staffed by NHS-registered wound care specialists, so you can see a professional face-to-face for wound checks, dressing changes, and recovery support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Zirconium is significantly stronger and more durable than ceramic porcelain. It is highly resistant to chipping, cracking, and staining. This makes it the preferred choice for back teeth where biting forces are strongest, and for patients who grind their teeth. Zirconium crowns also tend to last longer, 15 to 20 years compared to 10 to 15 for porcelain. The cost difference is modest for a significantly longer-lasting result.
In the UK, a zirconium crown over an implant typically costs between £600 and £1,000. With The Health Store Turkey, the same crown starts from £158 per tooth. This is in addition to the implant placement cost. If you have multiple implants, the per-crown savings are substantial.
No. The implant has no nerve, so fitting a crown is comfortable, you will not feel a thing. No anaesthesia is needed. The appointment typically takes 30 to 60 minutes. You can eat and drink normally afterwards.
Yes. Modern zirconium has excellent translucency that closely mimics natural tooth enamel. For most patients, zirconium works beautifully on both front and back teeth. However, if you require the absolute highest level of aesthetic refinement for a front tooth, your dentist may discuss layered porcelain as an alternative. Your dentist recommends the best material for each tooth position.
With proper care, zirconium crowns over implants typically last 15 to 20 years or more. They are the most durable crown material available. The implant itself can last a lifetime, when the crown eventually needs replacing, a new one is fitted onto the existing implant without any additional surgery.
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