A dental implant without its crown is a titanium fixture in your bone — the foundation is in place but the restoration is not. The prosthetic phase — placing the abutment and crown — transforms the implant into a functioning, visible tooth. Whether you had your implant placed elsewhere in Beirut or abroad, Dr. Zarifeh's clinic completes the prosthetic phase using full CAD/CAM digital workflow for crowns and bridges milled to submillimeter precision.

Crown Material Options in Beirut

• Zirconia (Metal-Free) — Most Recommended
  Completely metal-free, exceptional light transmission mimicking natural enamel, no grey margin at the gum line. All zirconia crowns at our Beirut clinic are designed and milled chairside using Sirona MCXL CAD/CAM. The current standard for implant crowns in the aesthetic zone.
• Gold-Ceramic (Oro-Ceramic)
  Gold alloy fused to ceramic — exceptional tissue compatibility, minimal corrosion, superior biological response around gum and bone. For patients with sensitivities to base metal alloys or cases where long-term tissue health is the priority.
• Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM)
  Strong and reliable for posterior cases. The metal substructure can create a grey margin over time with gum recession. A cost-effective option where aesthetics are less critical.

Screw-Retained vs. Cement-Retained

Screw-retained crowns are secured through a small access hole — fully retrievable, no cement residue risk. Cement-retained crowns bond to a separate abutment — marginally better aesthetics in some positions. Dr. Zarifeh selects the retention method based on implant angulation, aesthetic requirements, and the implant system used.

CAD/CAM Digital Workflow — Why It Matters in Beirut

At our Beirut clinic, everything is digital. A 3D intraoral scan captures implant position and anatomy precisely. The crown is designed on-screen, reviewed in real time, then milled from a solid ceramic block using the Sirona MCXL inLab system. No conventional impressions. No laboratory delay. No fit discrepancy from handling. The crown fits exactly as designed — first time.