All Ceramic
They are extremely aesthetically pleasing and durable. They are all handmade by dental technicians. Because they do not use metal, they allow light to pass through and have a color and transparency close to that of natural teeth. They are also resistant to stains and discoloration, so their crystal clear transparency will last a long time.
| Visual beauty | ◎ | Durability | ◎ | Biocompatibility (Allergy concerns, etc.) |
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Applicable cases and costs
- Coverings
- 123,200-233,200 yen/bottle
- bridge
- Above x applicable number
*All prices include tax.
Benefit
- High transparency makes it indistinguishable from natural teeth
- The highest level of aesthetics for crowns
Demerit
- The cost of treatment is higher than other products
Pressed Ceramic
It is made by compressing glass ceramics under high pressure. It is transparent and can reproduce the color of your natural teeth. It does not discolor easily, but due to its strength, it can only be made as a single crown.
| Visual beauty | ◎ | Durability | ○ | Biocompatibility (Allergy concerns, etc.) |
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Applicable cases and costs
- Coverings
- From 81,400 yen/bottle
- Fillings
- 55,000 yen/tooth
*All prices include tax.
Benefit
- Highly transparent and close to natural teeth
- The highest level of aesthetics in fillings
Demerit
- Applicable only to cases with only one filling or crown
white ceramic [Premium]
It has a much better transparency than the standard white ceramic, and looks closer to natural teeth. It is also strong, so it is recommended for bridge treatment (up to 3 teeth) where appearance is important.
| Visual beauty | ○ | Durability | ◎ | Biocompatibility (Allergy concerns, etc.) |
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Applicable cases and costs
- Caps and fillings
- 55,000 yen / 1 book
- bridge
- Above x applicable number
*All prices include tax.
Benefit
- It has a translucency not found in white ceramic [standard], and looks more like natural teeth.
- It has a certain degree of strength, so it can be used as a connecting bridge (up to three pieces are recommended).
Demerit
- Esthetics are inferior to all-ceramic.
white ceramic [Standard]
The high-strength zirconia ceramic, also known as "artificial diamond" or "white metal," is machined to the shape of your teeth using CAD/CAM. All of the components are made of ceramic material.
| Visual beauty | △ | Durability | ◎ | Biocompatibility (Allergy concerns, etc.) |
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Applicable cases and costs
- Caps and fillings
- 38,500 yen / 1 book
- bridge
- Above x applicable number
*All prices include tax.
Benefit
- Low price among ceramics
- High strength allows for connecting bridges
- Unlike insurance-covered silver fillings, they do not oxidize (deteriorate).
- Unlike resin, it does not absorb water (deteriorate).
Demerit
- Limited color options and opaque material, so there is a risk of the product appearing white
CAD/CAM crowns covered by insurance
This is a white cap that is covered by insurance. It is made of a material made by mixing ceramic and resin (plastic). It is elastic and suitable for back teeth.
| Appearance 美 し さ |
△ | Durability | △ | Biocompatibility (Allergy concerns, etc.) |
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The conditions for insurance coverage are set by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
- Only the 1st to 5th upper and lower crowns
- The 6th tooth can only be applied if the upper and lower 7th teeth are all present.
- All teeth are applicable to patients with metal allergies
Applicable cases and costs
- Coverings
- It is covered by insurance.
*All prices include tax.
Benefit
- Since it is covered by insurance, the price is lower than private medical treatment.
Demerit
- In terms of aesthetics and durability, they are inferior to those obtained through private medical treatment.
- There is no concern about metal allergies, but one of the materials, resin, is inferior to ceramic in terms of affinity with the gums.
Cross-sectional comparison table
| Types | Visual beauty | Durability | Biocompatibility | cost |
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All Ceramic
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◎ It has a transparent appearance and is closest to the appearance of natural teeth. |
◎ Their lifespan is generally said to be around 8 to 10 years. |
◎ Since no metal or plastic is used, the risk of allergies is extremely low. |
△ Crowns: 123,200 to 233,200 yen/piece |
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Pressed Ceramic
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◎ It is transparent and can reproduce the color of your own teeth. |
○ Due to strength reasons, only single crowns can be made. |
◎ Since no metal or plastic is used, the risk of allergies is extremely low. |
○ Crowns: from 81,400 yen/piece |
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white ceramic
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○ Although it is not transparent, the coloring gradation makes it look natural. |
◎ It has top-class strength and its lifespan is generally said to be about 10 years. |
◎ Since no metal or plastic is used, the risk of allergies is extremely low. |
○ Caps and fillings: 55,000 yen/piece |
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white ceramic
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△ It is not transparent and has a single color. Compared to other teeth, the marks from treatment are somewhat visible. |
◎ It has top-class strength and its lifespan is generally said to be about 10 years. |
◎ Since no metal or plastic is used, the risk of allergies is extremely low. |
○ Caps and fillings: 38,500 yen/piece |
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CAD/CAM crowns covered by insurance
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△ It is not transparent and has a single color. Compared to other teeth, the marks from treatment are somewhat visible. |
△ It is less durable than other options, and its lifespan is generally said to be around 5 to 8 years. |
○ There is no concern about metal allergies, but one of the materials, resin, is inferior to ceramic in terms of affinity with the gums. |
◎ Since it is covered by insurance, the price is lower than private medical treatment. |