Monolithic
Full zirconia
Milled from a single block of zirconia. The strongest option, so it is the usual choice for back teeth and for full sets that take real biting force.
Best for: back teeth, grinders, full sets
Zirconia Crowns in Turkey
At UK Smiles, we help you achieve a confident, natural smile with advanced zirconia crowns. Also known as porcelain zirconia crowns, these restorations are strong, long-lasting, and designed to match your natural teeth. Every crown is made and fitted at the certified Dental Centre in Antalya, giving you the smile you deserve, from the name you can trust.
- Strong, long-lasting porcelain zirconia
- Certified Dental Centre in Turkey
- UK consultation and aftercare included
- £2,980 20 zirconia crowns, as a package
- 5 days in Antalya, one trip
- 3 appointments
- 5 years written warranty
What Are Zirconia Crowns?
A zirconia crown is a dental crown made from zirconium dioxide, a highly durable ceramic. They are an excellent choice for restoring damaged, worn, or broken teeth.
Quick answer · Updated
A full set of 20 zirconia crowns in Turkey typically costs around £2,980 with UK Smiles, with your hotel in Lara and VIP transfers included, against roughly £14,000 to £30,000 privately in the UK. Most people need about five days in Antalya.
- Price
- Around £2,980 for 20, as a package
- Typical UK price
- £14,000 to £30,000 for 20 (£700 to £1,500 a tooth)
- You could save
- Around £11,000 to £27,000, about 79% to 90%
- Time in Turkey
- About 5 days, one trip
- Appointments
- 3
- Material
- Zirconia, IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime by Ivoclar
- Warranty
- 5-year written warranty
- Included
- Hotel in Lara, VIP transfers, digital scans and your treatment plan
Clinically reviewed by Dr Mehmet Kaplan, Head Dentist, 22 years' experience
UK prices are typical private prices in 2026. Flights are not included.
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Real result
Jody's before and after
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Jody · Full set of zirconia crowns · Read the full story
How it works
How a Zirconia Crown Works
A crown covers the whole visible tooth. The tooth is shaped slightly so the crown fits over it like a cap.
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Zirconia crown
About 1 mm all round, milled from a single solid block.
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Your tooth inside
The core of your tooth is kept and shaped to fit.
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Root
Nothing changes below the gum.
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The Details
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Texture
Natural enamel has fine ridges and lobes that scatter light. We build that micro-texture into every crown, so the smile looks alive in daylight and on camera, never flat.
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Gum Line
The best smiles show just 1 to 2mm of gum. We set each tooth length and the gum arch (the zenith) over every tooth, so you show the right amount, not a gummy smile.
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Translucency
Real teeth let light through at the tips. Our layered zirconia copies that incisal translucency, so the edges glow softly instead of looking like a solid white block.
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Proportion
Front teeth about four-fifths as wide as they are long, the laterals a touch smaller, the canines matching the centrals, all chosen to suit your face shape.
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Shade
Matched to your skin tone and the whites of your eyes, with a natural gradient from a brighter edge to a warmer gum end. Bright, but believable.
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Smile Line
The top edges follow the curve of your lower lip. Widening the arch slightly fills the dark corners (the buccal corridor) for a fuller, better proportioned smile.
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Bite
Your occlusion, how the top and bottom teeth meet, is balanced too. An even bite protects crowns from chipping, eases jaw strain and keeps eating and talking comfortable.
Texture. Natural enamel has fine ridges and lobes that scatter light. We build that micro-texture into every crown, so the smile looks alive in daylight and on camera, never flat.
Gum Line. The best smiles show just 1 to 2mm of gum. We set each tooth length and the gum arch (the zenith) over every tooth, so you show the right amount, not a gummy smile.
Translucency. Real teeth let light through at the tips. Our layered zirconia copies that incisal translucency, so the edges glow softly instead of looking like a solid white block.
Proportion. Front teeth about four-fifths as wide as they are long, the laterals a touch smaller, the canines matching the centrals, all chosen to suit your face shape.
Shade. Matched to your skin tone and the whites of your eyes, with a natural gradient from a brighter edge to a warmer gum end. Bright, but believable.
Smile Line. The top edges follow the curve of your lower lip. Widening the arch slightly fills the dark corners (the buccal corridor) for a fuller, better proportioned smile.
Bite. Your occlusion, how the top and bottom teeth meet, is balanced too. An even bite protects crowns from chipping, eases jaw strain and keeps eating and talking comfortable.
Zirconia Crown Packages and Prices in Turkey
Single zirconia crowns are £175 a tooth. For a full smile, choose a zirconium crowns package of 16, 20, 24 or 28 teeth, with five nights in a hotel in Lara and VIP transfers included. The bigger the package, the less each crown costs.
UK Smiles price From £175 per crown, less in a full set
Typical UK private price £700 to £1,500 per crown
Prices checked September 2026. Your written plan gives your exact figure, and package prices include your hotel in Lara and airport transfers.
This means you can restore your full smile in Turkey for the cost of just a few crowns in the UK, with high-quality care.
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8 zirconia crowns
£1,400
- £175 a crown, priced per tooth
- Digital scans and X-rays
- 5-year written warranty
- Ask us about adding your hotel and transfers
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16 zirconia crowns
£2,560
- About £160 a tooth
- 5 nights in a hotel in Lara with breakfast
- VIP airport and clinic transfers
- Digital scans and X-rays
- 5-year written warranty
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20 zirconia crowns
£2,980
- About £149 a tooth
- 5 nights in a hotel in Lara with breakfast
- VIP airport and clinic transfers
- Digital scans and X-rays
- 5-year written warranty
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24 zirconia crowns
£3,480
- About £145 a tooth
- 5 nights in a hotel in Lara with breakfast
- VIP airport and clinic transfers
- Digital scans and X-rays
- 5-year written warranty
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28 zirconia crowns
£3,920
- About £140 a tooth
- 5 nights in a hotel in Lara with breakfast
- VIP airport and clinic transfers
- Digital scans and X-rays
- 5-year written warranty
Zirconium Crown Procedure
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Consultation and Smile Design
Scans and X-rays of your teeth.
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Tooth Preparation
Reshaping and cleaning the tooth.
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Temporary Crowns
Placed while your permanent zirconia crowns are created.
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Final Smile Reveal
Strong, natural-looking results you can trust.
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Fitting and Adjustments
Secure placement of your zirconium porcelain crowns.
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What happens on the day
Your preparation day, hour by hour
This is the appointment people worry about most, so here it is in full. It happens on day two of the trip. The trial fit and final fit later in the week are shorter and there is nothing sharp involved.
- Before you start
Last look at the design
You sit down with the dentist and the moulds and confirm the shade, shape and length you chose. Nothing starts until you say yes. If you are nervous, say so here: the team goes at your pace and you agree a stop signal.
How it feels A conversation, not a procedure.
- 0 to 20 min
Numbing
Local anaesthetic, tooth by tooth. A numbing gel goes on the gum first so the injection itself is a small scratch. The dentist waits until you cannot feel anything before touching a tooth, and tops it up during the appointment if you ask.
How it feels A scratch, then a fat lip feeling that spreads. Most people describe it as odd rather than painful.
- 20 min to 3 hrs
Shaping the teeth
Each tooth is shaped so the crown fits over it, about 1 mm all round. It is done with a fine drill and water spray, one tooth at a time, with breaks whenever you want them. A full set takes three to four hours.
How it feels Pressure, vibration and the noise of the drill, but no pain. If anything sharpens, you raise a hand and the dentist stops.
- Then
The scan
Your prepared teeth are scanned with a digital wand rather than a tray of putty. The scan goes straight to the on-site lab with your chosen shade and design, and the technicians start making your new teeth the same afternoon.
How it feels A camera moving round your mouth for a couple of minutes. Nothing to gag on.
- Before you leave
Temporaries fitted
You leave with a full set of temporary teeth, so you are never without a smile. They are not the finished article, but they are shaped like the design so you get a preview of the length and look.
How it feels A little bulky for a day. You get used to them quickly.
- That evening
Back at the hotel
The numbness wears off over two to four hours. Teeth can feel sensitive to hot and cold for a few days, and the gums can be tender where the work was done. Soft food tonight, ordinary painkillers if you need them, and an early night. Most people are out for breakfast the next morning.
How it feels Tender and tired rather than in pain. The team is a message away if anything worries you.
- Day 4
Trial fit
The finished crowns are tried in without cement. You look in the mirror, smile, talk, take a photo. Want them shorter, squarer, whiter, more natural? They go back to the lab and are adjusted. Nothing is fixed until you are happy.
How it feels The best appointment of the week. About two hours, no numbing needed for most people.
- Day 5
Final fit
Each crown is bonded in place, the bite is checked and any high spots are polished. You leave with your finished smile and the aftercare instructions, and fly home the next day.
How it feels Some pressure while bonding. Around two hours.
Sensitivity usually settles within a week or two. Tell the dentist if you grind your teeth so it can be built into your plan.
Your week in Antalya
Five nights, one new smile
Veneers and crowns are done in a single trip. Three appointments, two days that are yours, and a smile to fly home with. This is the typical shape of the week; your plan confirms your exact dates.
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Day 1
Land in Antalya
No appointment
Your driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel in Lara. Settle in, and we confirm your pick-up time for the morning.
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Day 2
Design and preparation
3 to 4 hrs in clinic
The big day. Consultation with your senior dentist, X-rays and a 3D scan, then you choose your shape, shade and style together. Teeth are prepared under local anaesthetic and temporaries fitted, so you leave with a smile.
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Day 3
Lab day, your day
Day off
The on-site lab designs and mills your new teeth from the scan. Nothing for you to do but enjoy Lara: beach, pool, old town.
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Day 4
Trial fitting
About 2 hrs in clinic
Your new teeth go in so you can see them in your own mouth. Want them a touch shorter, squarer or whiter? They go back to the lab for adjustments. Nothing is fixed until you are 100% happy.
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Day 5
Final fit
About 2 hrs in clinic
Your new smile day. Teeth are bonded permanently, your bite is checked and everything polished. You leave with your aftercare plan and your warranty paperwork.
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Day 6
Fly home
Private transfer
Picked up from the hotel about three hours before your flight. The UK team checks in with you a few days after you land.
Hotel in Lara, private transfers and every appointment are arranged for you. How the trip works · Get your plan and dates
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Zirconia crown patient stories
Real UK Smiles patients who had zirconia crowns in Antalya, in their own words.
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Jody Zirconium Crowns Jody watched her daughter travel to Antalya for treatment, then came back a year later for a smile of her own: a full set of zirconium crowns in shade BL2. Read Jody’s story -
Daniel Zirconium Crowns Daniel had heard every Turkey teeth joke going. He came home with a full set of natural zirconia crowns in shade B1 that nobody has clocked as crowns. Read Daniel’s story -
Joe Zirconium Crowns Small, uneven front teeth with gaps between them, rebuilt with a full set of zirconium crowns in shade BL2. Read Joe’s story -
Sian and Christopher Zirconia Crowns A couple who came out together, had their treatment side by side with £100 off each on our duo discount, and flew home with two new smiles. Read Sian and Christopher’s story -
Naomi Zirconium Crowns Worn, uneven upper teeth rebuilt with a full set of zirconium crowns in shade BL2: bright, but still natural. Read Naomi’s story -
Katie Zirconia Crowns Short, uneven front teeth and a smile she kept closed in photos, rebuilt with a full set of zirconia crowns. Read Katie’s story
See more results in our before and after gallery, or every patient on our smile stories page.
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The Full Guide to Zirconia Crowns in Turkey
Why Choose Zirconium Crowns in Turkey?
Turkey has become a world leader in advanced cosmetic dentistry. Choosing zirconium crowns with UK Smiles offers:
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Affordable care
Treatments cost a fraction of UK prices.
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Certified Dental Centre
The highest standard of dentistry in Turkey.
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Experienced cosmetic dentists
Specialising in zirconia porcelain crowns.
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Natural-looking results
Lifelike translucency that blends with your own teeth.
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Long-lasting strength
Hard-wearing zirconia built to last for years.
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Full support
From consultation to aftercare in the UK.
Types of Zirconia Crown and Premium Upgrades
Two types of zirconia crown
Layered
Porcelain-layered zirconia
A zirconia core for strength with a thin layer of porcelain on the outside for extra translucency and surface detail, closer to Emax in looks.
Best for: front teeth where looks matter most
Why patients choose zirconia porcelain crowns?
- Natural appearance, crowns that match real teeth.
- Strength and protection, resistant to chips and cracks.
- Comfort and safety, biocompatible and gentle on gums.
- Longevity, with care, zirconia crowns can last 10 to 30 years.
Pros and Cons of Zirconia Crowns in Turkey
| Pros | Cons |
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| Highly aesthetic, closely resembles natural teeth | Slightly higher cost than metal crowns |
| Long-lasting and durable (10 to 30 years) | Can wear opposing teeth if not polished correctly |
| Stain-resistant compared to traditional porcelain | May require specialist equipment for adjustments |
| Safe and comfortable for gums |
Zirconia vs Emax vs Composite: The Spec Sheet
Materials, compared
Zirconia, Emax or composite: the spec sheet
The three materials we work with, and the numbers behind them. There is no single best: the right one depends on what your teeth need.
Zirconia
Monolithic zirconium oxide
- Strength 1,200 MPa
- Translucency Medium
- Tooth kept Around 60 to 70%
- Stain resistance Excellent
- Lifespan 15+ years
Best for: Worn, damaged or dark teeth, back teeth, and full smile rebuilds. The workhorse for crowns and All-on-4/6 bridges.
Premium upgrades available: Sagemax NexxZr and IPS e.max ZirCAD Prime
Emax
Lithium disilicate glass ceramic
- Strength 400 MPa
- Translucency High
- Tooth kept Around 95% (veneers)
- Stain resistance Excellent
- Lifespan 10 to 15 years
Best for: Front teeth where looks matter most. The most natural, enamel-like material we use, as thin veneers or as crowns.
Composite
Resin, sculpted by hand
- Strength 120 to 150 MPa
- Translucency Low
- Tooth kept Almost 100%
- Stain resistance Low, stains easily
- Lifespan 1 to 3 years
Best for: Small chips, gaps and edges on otherwise healthy teeth, done in one visit with no drilling. Budget-friendly, but it stains and needs replacing much sooner.
What the bars mean
- Strength: Flexural strength, in megapascals. Higher means it shrugs off biting and grinding.
- Translucency: How much light passes through, the way real enamel does. Higher looks more natural on front teeth.
- Tooth kept: How much of your own tooth stays untouched. Higher means less preparation.
- Stain resistance: How well it holds its colour against coffee, red wine and smoking.
- Lifespan: Typical years of service with normal care. Nothing is for life, but these are the realistic ranges.
The Bigger the Package, the Less Each Crown Costs
Price per crown with UK Smiles. Packages of 16 or more include five nights in a hotel in Lara and VIP transfers. Typical UK private price: £700 to £1,500 a crown. See all dental crowns in Turkey, and how UK aftercare works once you are home.
Good to Know Before You Decide
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Straight talk
Reasons crowns might not be right for you
Some of the people who ask us about crowns would be better off with something else, or with nothing at all. We would rather tell you that before you book than after.
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Your teeth are basically fine
If your teeth are straight and healthy and you mainly want them whiter, crowns are the wrong answer. They take enamel off teeth that did not need touching.
What we do The dental team looks at your photos and tells you honestly whether the treatment is needed.
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You want something reversible
Crowns involve removing a layer of tooth, and that does not grow back. Once you have them, you will always have them or a replacement.
What we do We explain that plainly before you decide, so there are no surprises later.
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Gum disease or untreated decay
Crowns on an unhealthy mouth fail early. Bleeding gums, loose teeth or cavities need sorting first.
What we do The dentist assesses your gums and teeth first and explains what would need treating, and in what order.
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You grind your teeth
Heavy grinding can chip porcelain, especially thinner veneers. It does not rule you out, but it changes the plan.
What we do Tell us if you grind. The dentist takes it into account when recommending the material and the plan.
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You are under 18
Teeth and jaws are still moving. Work done now would need redoing.
What we do Treatment is for adults. We are happy to talk it through when the time is right.
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You want a fixed set of teeth, not a new surface
If teeth are missing or too broken down to support a crown, crowns on their own will not do it.
What we do The dentist reviews your photos and X-rays and recommends the option that actually fits your mouth.
Send a few photos and the dental team will tell you honestly whether any of these apply to you, before you book anything.
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FAQs About Zirconia Crowns
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What is the difference between zirconia and porcelain zirconia crowns?
Zirconia crowns are made entirely of zirconium dioxide, while porcelain zirconia crowns combine a zirconia core with a porcelain overlay for enhanced aesthetics.
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How much do zirconium crowns cost in Turkey?
With UK Smiles a single zirconia crown is £175. A full set of 20 is around £2,980, which works out at about £149 a tooth, with your hotel in Lara and VIP transfers included.
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How much does a full set of zirconia crowns cost in Turkey?
With UK Smiles a full set of zirconia crowns is £2,560 for 16, £2,980 for 20, £3,480 for 24 and £3,920 for 28, with five nights in a hotel in Lara and VIP transfers included. Single crowns are £175 each.
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Is it worth going to Turkey for zirconia crowns?
For several crowns or a full set, usually yes. Private UK zirconia crowns typically cost £700 to £1,500 each, so 20 crowns in the UK can cost £14,000 or more, against £2,980 with UK Smiles including your hotel. For one or two crowns the saving is smaller once flights are added.
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How long do zirconia crowns last?
With proper care, zirconia crowns typically last 10 to 30 years, making them one of the most durable crown options available.
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Are zirconia crowns better than metal or porcelain crowns?
Yes, zirconia crowns are stronger than porcelain and more aesthetic than metal-based crowns. They offer the best balance of strength, safety, and appearance.