What are the advantages of Zirconium crown?

Q. I am in a dilemma as to whether or not I should go for a bonded gold or precious metal crown or zirconia crown for my LL6. What are the advantages of the more expensive zirconia crown? Many thanks for your time and expert advice.

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The zirconium crown is metal free and may look more lifelike ( depending on who makes it).   Both crowns should  fit very accurately and protect the underlying tooth

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This entry was posted on Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 at 11:09 amand is filed under Dr Caplan's Answers, Experts Answers, Q. Dental crowns, Q. General dentistry.