5 signs to use zirconia dental crowns
Today’s patients request zirconia and porcelain crowns over metal-based crowns because both zirconia and porcelain restorations provide strength and realistic aesthetics. Since the introduction of milled zirconia restorations, patients have increasingly requested zirconium oxide as an alternative to porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) restorations. Some dentists exclusively use zirconia or all-ceramic restorations, particularly when restoring a single dente.
What is Zirconia?
Thanks to its natural strength and durability, zirconium oxide is an ideal material for dental crowns. Zirconia crowns are best for patients who need posterior crowns, which require significant strength for chewing and grinding food.
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Why use zirconia?
Exceptional strength
Zirconia offers superior strength and durability for dental crowns. It is at least three times stronger than porcelain or PFM restorations. Unlike porcelain, zirconia can withstand wear without chipping, which is why zirconia restorations tolerate extreme chewing and bruxism. Thanks to the latest monolithic zirconia (single, solid blocks of zirconia), this type of crown is nearly unbreakable and built to withstand the harsh environment of the back of the mouth better than all-porcelain crowns.
Natural-looking smile
Zirconia does not contain a metal lining at the gums. Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns actually possess a metal layer beneath the porcelain layer at the top of the crown. This metal lining is usually visible at the gum line and can be seen when patients smile. This can be embarrassing for patients who desire a natural-looking smile. Zirconia crowns completely avoid the metal lining and allow patients to smile with confidence. Furthermore, zirconia crowns can be manipulated to fit any size or shape to match the rest of a patient’s teeth.
Reliability and durability
Zirconia is even more durable than conventionally used PFM ceramics. For example, solid zirconium oxide contains more stabilizers than PFM ceramics, making it more durable to withstand heavy chewing and grinding. If properly maintained, zirconia restorations can last for the patient’s lifetime.
Customization
Due to a wide variety of factors, including chemical composition and processing requirements, there are many ways in which zirconium oxide can be manufactured to meet patient needs. This customization minimizes the margin of error and ensures an excellent fit for each individual.
Safer for patients
The high biocompatibility of zirconium oxide does not cause allergies in patients who have allergic reactions to PFM restorations. Quite a few dental patients are allergic to the alloys used for the fabrication of PFM crowns. If a patient faces these allergies, it is a sign that zirconium oxide should be used when creating restorations. In fact, zirconium oxide possesses excellent biocompatibility, making crowns and bridges prepared from zirconium oxide extremely safe for clinical use inside the mouth.
Your first visit
Many people who visit Dental Experts Albania have questions about aesthetic issues, including stained and discolored teeth. During your first visit, you will receive a complete set of X-rays, a thorough examination, cleaning, and time to speak with your dentist (expect to spend about 90 minutes in our office).
We will review your examination, talk about how you would like to improve the appearance of your teeth, and discuss a treatment plan.
First of all: Prevention
We believe that the best care is prevention; preventing is undoubtedly better than curing. When prevention is no longer possible, we try to address issues at the earliest stage.
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We know that no one looks forward to going to the dentist. So we do everything to make your experience at our office one of a kind. See for yourself!
