Medically reviewed by Dr. Öznur Yedek, MSc — D-Care Turkey, Side / Antalya. Last updated: July 2026. If you have been researching dental crowns, you have probably seen two materials mentioned more than any other: porcelain and zirconium. Both can restore a damaged tooth. Both can look natural. But they are not the same — and the difference matters more than most patients realise. Here is what you need to know before choosing. What is a Zirconium Crown? Zirconium crowns are ma