Zirconia crowns in Albania: prices, longevity and procedure
A zirconia crown rebuilds a compromised tooth by covering it completely, restoring its shape and function with no visible metal. It is the answer when a tooth is too damaged for a filling but the root can still be saved.
- Monolithic zirconia or full ceramic
- No grey metal line at the gum margin
- On implants as well as on natural teeth
- A dedicated prosthodontics specialist
- Indicative prices per single unit
- Free treatment plan before you travel
Zirconia is a high-strength ceramic that has largely replaced the old metal-ceramic crowns. Its main advantage is not only cosmetic: with no metal substructure, a zirconia crown does not develop the characteristic dark line that appears at the gum margin over the years, as the gum recedes.
It is used both on heavily restored or root-treated natural teeth and as a screw-retained or cemented crown on an implant. In the posterior sections, where chewing forces are greatest, monolithic zirconia is preferred; at the front, layered ceramics can be used to restore more translucency.
A crown does not resolve whatever damaged the tooth in the first place: an infection has to be treated first, bruxism has to be managed, or the prosthetic work is exposed to the same loads that compromised the original tooth. That is why the examination always comes before the final quote.
How it works, step by step.
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1. Assessing the tooth
X-rays are used to check the state of the root and the supporting tissues. If root canal treatment or the treatment of deep decay is needed, it comes first: a crown is fitted onto a healthy base.
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2. Preparation
The tooth is prepared to create the space for the thickness of the crown. The shape of that preparation determines how well the work holds over time and the emergence profile where it meets the gum.
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3. Impressions and temporary
We take the impression, digital or conventional, and fit a temporary crown that protects the prepared tooth and maintains the correct space until the final one is delivered.
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4. Try-in and shade selection
The crown made in the laboratory is tried in: contacts, occlusion and shade against the neighbouring teeth are all checked. Any corrections are made at this stage, before cementation.
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5. Final cementation
The crown is cemented, the margins are finished and the occlusion is checked in closing and in lateral movements. You receive instructions for daily hygiene and for follow-up check-ups.
How many days and how many trips
Crowns on natural teeth are normally completed in a single trip. Where the crown goes onto a newly placed implant, the timings follow those of implant treatment and two trips are needed, because osseointegration has to happen first.
The number of appointments depends on how many crowns are planned and on the dental laboratory's work. We give you the calendar before you travel.
- Crowns on natural teeth
- 5–7 days, single trip
- Crowns on implants
- two trips, as for implant treatment
- Clinic appointments
- 3–4, spread across the stay
- Flights
- direct from major European hubs
The materials we use
Choosing between monolithic zirconia and full ceramic depends on where the tooth sits: strength at the back, translucency at the front. It is a decision we take with you at the examination, because it affects both appearance and longevity.
- Monolithic zirconia for the posterior sections
- Full ceramic for the front sections
- Screw-retained or cemented crowns on implants
- Digital impressions and CAD/CAM design
The doctor who treats you
Prosthetic rehabilitations are led by Dr. Eva Baboci, a specialist in Dental Prosthodontics who graduated from the University of Medicine in Tirana, with over thirty years of clinical experience and a specialisation in Endodontics and Fixed Prosthodontics obtained in Cardiff.
All our doctorsIndicative prices
The price refers to a single unit. If the tooth first needs root canal treatment or a core build-up, those appear as separate items in the quote.
- Zirconia crownfrom €190In Western Europe: €700 – €1,200
- E.max dental veneerfrom €350In Western Europe: €1,100 – €1,500
The final quote is set after a consultation with one of our doctors, based on your clinical situation.
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