Implant Crowns
What Is an Implant Crown?
An implant crown is the visible tooth portion attached to a dental implant. It is custom-made to match your natural teeth in colour, shape, and size, completing the implant restoration.
A dental implant restoration has three main components:
1. The implant post — a titanium screw surgically placed in the jawbone, acting as an artificial tooth root 2. The abutment — a connector piece that attaches to the implant post 3. The implant crown — the visible, tooth-coloured portion that sits on top of the abutment
The implant crown is custom-made in a dental laboratory (or sometimes milled in-clinic) to precisely match the colour, shape, size, and translucency of your surrounding natural teeth.
Materials for implant crowns include:
- Porcelain or ceramic — most popular for front teeth due to natural aesthetics
- Zirconia — extremely strong, suitable for back teeth
- Porcelain-fused-to-metal — combines strength with aesthetics
The process typically involves:
1. Implant placement and healing (3–6 months) 2. Abutment placement 3. Impressions or digital scans for crown fabrication 4. Crown fitting and adjustment
Implant crowns are designed to withstand normal chewing forces and, with proper care, can last 10–15 years or longer before needing replacement.
The crown is the final step that makes your implant look, feel, and function like a natural tooth.
Important Patient Information
- • Every patient requires an individual clinical assessment.
- • Not every patient is suitable for every treatment.
- • Treatment recommendations differ between patients.
- • All procedures involve risks and benefits.
- • Expected outcomes vary between individuals.
Information on this website is general in nature only and does not constitute financial, taxation or legal advice. A consultation with a qualified dental practitioner is required to determine suitability for any treatment. Where superannuation is discussed, eligibility and approval are determined by the ATO and are not guaranteed.