What Type Of Tooth Crown Is The Strongest?

When testing tooth strength, solid zirconia is the strongest crown material dentists use to handle heavy jaw chewing.

The dentist glues matching ceramic caps over the defect and sets it solid with dental glue.

Dental crown options and key facts

1. All-ceramic crowns

Best for front teeth

• Blends with natural enamel.

• Bonds directly to tooth walls.

• Requires minimal drilling.

• Sets instantly under blue light.

2. Solid zirconia crowns

Best for back molars

• Takes forty minutes in the chair.

• Keeps all sound enamel safe from the bur.

• Fixes rough edges without dental injections.

3. Everyday risks and wear limits

• Big tooth breaks need a lot more support than white resin paste can provide.

• Crunching ice cubes or hard sweets can snap a thin porcelain edge off.

• Tea and coffee can leave stain lines along the borders after several years.

4. Useful maintenance advice

• Book routine polishes at 38 North Lane in Aldershot.

• Avoid using front teeth to rip open packaging.

Practice recommendation

Our Aldershot clinical team suggests ceramic crowns for broken teeth and front smile bonding because it leaves healthy enamel completely unharmed.

Useful question to ask

Will ceramic crowns lighten if I decide to bleach my natural teeth next year?