I would like to have 8 zirconia crowns on my upper teeth and 8 zirconia crowns on my lower teeth to improve my smile.
Is it possible to proceed with only these 16 crowns, or would a more comprehensive treatment plan be recommended?
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Eda T.
Dentist
Answered on Aug 13, 2026
ANSWER
Yes, it is possible to place 8 zirconia crowns on the upper jaw and 8 zirconia crowns on the lower jaw, as requested.
However, with this option, the missing teeth and gaps in the posterior areas would remain untreated. While the visible part of the smile could be improved, the untreated spaces may continue to affect chewing function and the overall balance of the bite.
For a more complete functional and aesthetic rehabilitation, the following treatment plan may be recommended:
Extraction of tooth 17
Dental implants in the regions of teeth 16, 17, 25, 26, 36, and 46
Bridge restorations may also be considered for some of the missing areas in the lower jaw, depending on the condition of the neighbouring teeth
28 zirconia crowns covering the teeth from 17 to 27 in the upper jaw and 37 to 47 in the lower jaw
Professional dental cleaning
A custom night guard to help protect the zirconia restorations from clenching or grinding
The choice between the requested 16-crown smile-focused treatment and the more comprehensive 28-crown full-mouth rehabilitation will depend on your priorities, the condition of the remaining teeth, your bite, and the available bone in the missing-tooth areas.
The final treatment plan will be confirmed after a detailed clinical examination and three-dimensional dental imaging.