5 signs to use zirconia dental crowns
Today’s patients demand zirconia and porcelain over metal-based crowns because both zirconia and porcelain restorations provide strength and realistic esthetics. Since the introduction of milled zirconia restorations, patients have increasingly requested zirconia as an alternative to metal-fused ceramic (PFM) restorations. Some dentists exclusively use zirconia or all-ceramic restorations, particularly when restoring a single tooth.
What is Zirconia?
Because of its natural strength and durability, zirconia is an ideal material for dental crowns. Zirconia crowns are best for patients who need posterior crowns, which require a lot of force to chew and grind 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. Due to the newer monolithic zirconia (single, solid blocks of zirconia), this type of crown is nearly unbreakable and built to withstand the hostile environment, the back of the mouth withstands better than all-porcelain crowns.
Natural-looking smile
Zirconia contains no metal coating on the gums. Porcelain fused to metal (PFM) crowns actually possess a layer of metal under the porcelain layer at the top of the crown. This metal coating is usually visible on 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 coating and allow patients to smile with confidence. In addition, 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 zirconia contains more stabilizers than PFM ceramics, making it more durable to withstand violent 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 zirconia can be manufactured to meet patient needs. This customization minimizes the margin of error and ensures an optimal 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. Not a few dental patients are allergic to the alloys used to make PFM crowns. If a patient faces these allergies, this is a sign that zirconium oxide should be used when fabricating 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 cosmetic problems, including stained and discolored teeth. During your first visit, you will receive a full set of x-rays, a thorough examination, cleaning, and time to talk with your dentist (plan to spend about 90 minutes in our office).
We will review your exam, talk about how you would like to improve the appearance of your teeth, and discuss a treatment plan.
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