Z Crown Zirconia Crowns & Bridges
Natural beauty with supernatural strength. A zirconia crown lineup built for esthetics, durability, and predictable results for single units through full arch bridges.
Claim Your Free Zirconia Crown
Experience the precision, esthetics, and craftsmanship behind Bayshore Dental Studio’s crown and bridge work. For a limited time, receive a complimentary zirconia crown—no strings attached—so you can see the quality firsthand before committing.
Why Bayshore Zirconia
30 – 75 % Stronger Than e.max
- Compatible with digital scans
- 1400 MPa flexural strength
- Single units to bridges
- Unparalleled marginal integrity
- Saves tooth structure with minimal shoulder preparation
- Can be matched to any shade
- Accepts digital files from all IOS systems
High Esthetics With Zirconia
Natural Color Gradient Within Multilayered Discs
Multilayered zirconia crowns set the standard for natural color transitions in modern dental restorations. The built-in color gradient within multilayered discs closely mimics the shade variation of natural teeth, creating highly esthetic zirconia crowns that blend seamlessly with surrounding dentition. The result is lifelike, natural-looking restorations that meet clinical demands while remaining virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth.
Choose the right Z Crown for every case
From high translucency anterior esthetics to durable full contour strength, the Z Crown family gives you options that fit your prep, your workflow, and your patient expectations.
Z Solid
Natural beauty. Supernatural strength.
Full contour zirconia designed for high aesthetic demands, finished with meticulous glazing and polishing for a natural look and feel.
Key points
- Full contour zirconia with up to 1400 MPa compressive strength
- Ideal for bruxism and heavy bites
- Great for long span and full arch bridges
Z Crown Anterior
More beauty, more brawn
High translucency, full contour, multi layered zirconia that delivers strong anterior esthetics with a glazed finish designed to protect opposing dentition.
Key points
- Esthetic alternative to full cast crowns and metal occlusals
- Glazed final restoration helps prevent plaque buildup
- Helps reduce opposing dentition wear
Z Crown Plus
Take the best of both worlds
A hybrid approach combining zirconia strength with porcelain esthetics where it matters most.
Key points
- Hybrid of zirconia and porcelain
- Idealized design with hand painted stain and smooth polish
- e.max ceramic porcelain layered onto the 1/3 facial surface
Z Crown Layered
Masterfully layered porcelain
A beautiful, strong, metal alternative using e.max ceramic layered over a zirconia coping for refined esthetics and proven wear characteristics.
Key points
- e.max ceramic used for layering on zirconia coping
- Strong metal alternative with high esthetics
- Demonstrates wear characteristics
Clinical Guidelines
Indications, preparation, and cementation
Indications
- Crowns, anterior and posterior
- Bridges up to 38 mm with two abutments
- Bridges to 47 mm with multiple abutments
- Inlay bridges, 3 units
Contraindications
A feather edge is not recommended.
Preparation guidelines
Anterior crowns
- Axial reduction: 1.0 to 1.5 mm
- Incisal reduction: 1.5 to 2.0 mm
Posterior crowns
- Axial reduction: 1.0 to 1.5 mm
- Occlusal reduction: 1.5 to 2.0 mm
Margins
- Shoulder
- Chamfer
Cementation
Zirconia can be conventionally cemented.
- Dual cure resins
- Glass ionomer cement
- Zinc phosphate
- Polycarboxylate
- Resin ionomer cement
Adjustment tip for best results
If an adjustment is required on the ceramic, always cement or bond into place before proceeding. Then use a fine diamond with water and air to keep the crown cool. To contour the ceramic, polish with a pink rubber wheel and diamond polishing paste.
ADA Codes
Single unit
- D2740 Crown, porcelain or ceramic substrate
Bridgework
- D6740 Crown, porcelain or ceramic
- D6245 Pontic, porcelain or ceramic
| MATERIAL PROPERTIES: | |
|---|---|
| SHADE | White |
| DENSITY | 6.08 g/cm³ |
| FLEXURAL STRENGTH | 1400 MPa |
| FRACTURING TOUGHNESS | 5–10 MPa m½ |
| YOUNG’S MODULUS OF ELASTICITY | >205 GPa |
| VICKERS HARDNESS (HV 10) | <10 x 10-6 g/cm² |
| COMPOSITION | ZrO2 + HfO2 + Y2O3 > 99% |
| Y2O3 CONTENT | 4.5%–5.4% |
Minimum Wall Thickness of Zirconia
Contraindications
Digital friendly from scan to seat
Send digital impressions from any IOS system. Our zirconia workflow supports predictable fit, strong margins, and polished final esthetics.
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Accepts digital files from all IOS systems
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Designed for strong marginal integrity
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Minimal shoulder preparation helps conserve tooth structure
Your patients expect perfection
Team up with Bayshore Dental Studio for zirconia restorations designed to exceed expectations.
What People Say About Z Crown
— Dr. Eric Lawson, DDS
“Z Crown zirconia has quickly become our go-to restoration. The fit is consistent, the esthetics are excellent, and the results seat beautifully with minimal adjustment.”
Experience the precision, esthetics, and craftsmanship behind Bayshore Dental Studio’s crown and bridge work. For a limited time, receive a complimentary zirconia crown—no strings attached—so you can see the quality firsthand before committing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Z Crown option is best for bruxers and heavy bites?
Z Solid is our highest-strength zirconia, ideal for bruxism, heavy occlusal loads, and posterior crowns and bridges. For anterior cases where translucency matters more than maximum strength, a high-translucency or layered Z Crown option is the better match.
Can I submit intraoral scans?
Yes. Z Crown restorations are compatible with digital scans and accept digital files from all IOS systems.
What margins are recommended?
Shoulder or chamfer margins are recommended. Feather edge is not recommended.
What is a zirconia crown?
A zirconia crown is a dental restoration milled from zirconium dioxide, a high-strength, metal-free ceramic. Because it is one solid piece with no metal core or porcelain overlay to chip, it delivers reliable strength and a natural, metal-free margin.
How strong is a Z Crown zirconia crown?
Full-strength Z Crown zirconia reaches flexural strength of up to roughly 1,400 MPa, well above lithium disilicate and conventional porcelain. That makes it a dependable choice for posterior crowns, long-span bridges, and patients with bruxism.
Can zirconia be used for bridges?
Yes. Zirconia's high flexural strength makes it well suited to multi-unit and long-span bridges, including posterior bridges under heavy load where weaker ceramics are more likely to fracture.
When should I choose zirconia over IPS e.max?
Choose zirconia for maximum strength: posterior crowns, bridges, and bruxers. Choose IPS e.max for single anterior units where translucency is the priority and the load is lower. Z Crown also offers high-translucency and layered options when you need strength and anterior esthetics together.
How long do zirconia crowns last?
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