Zirconia Crowns

Zirconia (zirconium dioxide), a white, hard metal derived from the element zirconium, is used in dentistry. It has a very good fracture resistance and is a biocompatible restorative material. Patients who are allergic to metal substances like nickel-titanium can also use it.

Which dental procedures use zirconia treatment?
It can be utilized to build all anterior/posterior restorations because of its light translucence, preparability, and polishable structure. Due to its tissue friendliness, it is one of the favored restoration materials in dentistry.

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Zirconia Crowns: How Are They Used?
Preparations are made on the teeth based on the type of restoration and the number of healthy teeth. Dental impressions of the patient are acquired using 3D digital scanners. The computer-generated digital model of the tooth that will be constructed is used to produce crowns in 3-axis zirconia production equipment. Following the finishing touches made in accordance with the patient's images, it is baked, and the procedure is finished with the final shine to give it a natural aspect.

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How Should I Take Care of My Zirconia Veneers?
Maintaining your zirconia veneers is the same as maintaining your natural teeth. Brushing your veneers twice a day is recommended, along with regular flossing of the areas in between each tooth. Patients having zirconia veneers should maintain regular dental checkups every six months, just like any other patient.

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What Benefits Do Zirconia Teeth Have in Terms of Aesthetics?
The inside surface of the crowns of metal-supported porcelain, which is an older technique than zirconium crowns, is covered with gray metals. To create these crowns, tooth-colored porcelain is stacked on metals. However, with time the gray metal outline beneath becomes visible due to the porcelain's translucent composition, giving the veneers a duller appearance than natural teeth. Zirconia teeth are one-piece restorations that are identical in color to natural teeth. Additionally, an aesthetic appearance appropriate for the individual's own tooth structure is offered by giving the effect of transparency to their ends similar to how actual teeth looks.

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How long does getting zirconium veneer teeth take?
Modern technology allows for the digital impression of the teeth to be taken, delivered immediately to the laboratory, and created within minutes in a digital environment. By transforming the impression into tangible form in this way, time can be saved waiting for the lab's courier delivery. These lab turnaround times, which used to be 4-5 days in the past, have been reduced to the point that same-day delivery from the lab with impressions made in the morning are now possible.

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Will the Zirconium Crown Procedure Hurt My Mouth?
Prior to the treatment, all teeth that need to be restored are numbed with digital anesthetic. Temporary restorations are then affixed to the patient's teeth before the numbness wears off, ensuring that the patient's quality of life is preserved until the new teeth erupt.

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What Risks Should I Consider Following Zirconia Crowns?
There is no requirement for an additional procedure or preventative measure as long as the patient maintains a regular oral hygiene practice after receiving the crowns and sees a dentist every six months. Zirconia dental crowns are ideal for daily activities like biting food since they are pressure-resistant like our own teeth.

Can people with metal allergies have zirconia crowns placed?
Old dental crowns with metal supports were frequently allergic. In contrast to metal-supported crowns, zirconium allergy is fairly uncommon, however it varies from patient to patient. Zirconium is a top choice as a result for allergy-prone people.

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Do Zirconia Crowns Cause Future Changes in Tooth Color?
Zirconium crowns do not become discolored over time. As long as the patient maintains a daily oral hygiene practice and visits the dentist for regular checkups every six months, it stays in the mouth for extra long years.

Are Zirconia Crowns Usually Broken or Fall Off?
No breaking would be anticipated in regular use as long as the chewing motions and the relationship of two jawbones with one another are correctly determined. Zirconia is more resistant to fracture than teeth. The tooth may break, nonetheless, in the event of a severe trauma or unintentional forceful impact.

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The "cements," as we refer to the adhesives used to attach zirconia veneers, have the optimum chemical characteristics for adhesion. It is uncommon for crowns to come off because techniques to improve retention are also utilized when teeth are being prepared.

Can those who have gum disease get zirconia crowns?
When the patient's gums are irritated, applying crowns is not the proper method. The goal of treating the gums early in the case of potential gingivitis is to create a healthy appearance. A compatible zirconia crown that doesn't hurt the gums should then be designed and placed after that.