Dental crowns are classified based on the material they are made from.:
- Temporary crowns: typically made from acrylic or composite materials (used when making permanent crowns is postponed)
- Porcelain crowns with a metal base
- Porcelain crowns with a zirconia base
- Full-ceramic crowns
- Zirconia crowns
The choice of the crown depends on clinical factors (bite type, tooth location, and extent of tooth damage) as well as the patient’s budget, as the cost of crowns is determined by the material used.