Tooth Tattoos on Crowns

(Custom Occlusal Art)

Comfortable, Durable, and Esthetic Restorations for Every Patient

A small, hand-painted design fired under glaze on the occlusal surface of a posterior crown. It’s a fun, personalized touch that doesn’t change fit or occlusion and holds up to everyday wear.

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What is a tooth tattoo?

Also called custom tooth art, occlusal art, or crown micro-art, a tooth tattoo is a tiny motif—think ladybug, heart, initials, or a team-color dot—applied as ceramic stain and fired under glaze. The result is a durable, sealed design that blends with the restoration and keeps margins, contacts, and occlusion intact.

What we offer

Flowers, ladybugs, and initials - these micro-motifs are hand-painted and sealed under glaze. Available on posterior zirconia/e.max crowns (lingual by request).


  • Materials: full-contour zirconia and e.max
  • Placement: primarily occlusal on posterior crowns; select linguals by request
  • Size: typically 2–3 mm motif; crisp color with subtle shading
  • Motifs: ladybug, heart, initials, color dot, simple icons (custom ideas welcome)
  • Finish: stain fired under glaze for long-term color stability

How to request a dental crown tattoo

(Rx notes)

On your Rx, add:
 “Tooth tattoo on #__, motif: __ (2–3 mm), occlusal.”

  • Attach a reference photo for the design if you’d like a specific color or icon
  • Digital or traditional: we accept iTero, Medit, 3Shape scans and traditional impressions
  • If requesting lingual placement, note “lingual if clearance allows”


Gallery: Tooth Tattoo Examples

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Browse real-case photos below for size, placement, and color ideas. Popular picks: ladybug, initials, and a subtle team-color dot for sports fans.

Why Dentists Choose Summit Horizon

At Summit-Horizon Dental Lab, crowns should seat smoothly and look natural the first time. Our crown work—and optional micro-art—combine CAD/CAM accuracy with technician finishing, so you get predictable contacts, margins, and occlusion, plus tiny designs fired under glaze for durability.



  • Technology + Experience — Digital design + hand finishing for consistent fit and esthetics
  • Predictable Occlusion — Calibrated contacts/margins; micro-art kept shallow and sealed under glaze
  • Consistency — Quality checks at each stage to reduce chairside adjustments and remakes
  • Flexible Workflows — iTero, Medit, 3Shape, or conventional impressions; clear Rx guidance
  • Nationwide Reach — Based in St. Louis with local pickup and secure shipping across the U.S.


Why Dentists Choose Summit Horizon 

Zirconia & e.max crowns with predictable occlusion—tiny tooth tattoos on request. St. Louis, nationwide.

FAQs About Tooth Tattoos

  • Will it wear off?

    The design is sealed under glaze. Everyday brushing and routine polishing are fine. Very heavy, repeated polishing over time may soften the color.

  • Does it affect fit or occlusion?

    No. The art is applied after milling/pressing and then glazed. We preserve contacts, margins, and occlusion.

  • Can it be removed later?

    Yes. Your clinician can polish it away if desired, with a minor change to surface texture.

  • Where does it work best?

    Posterior occlusal surfaces on zirconia or e.max crowns with adequate clearance and normal occlusal loads.