Zirconia crowns are one of the porcelain tooth covering methods. These products have a zirconium dioxide framework and contain no metal.
Zirconium, brought together with oxygen in special furnaces and turned into zirconia ceramic by high heat, is preferred as a covering material for tooth surfaces.
This method is often used by people who want an aesthetic white smile or who have tooth decay. It is generally used on the front teeth and is applied to missing tooth areas or over existing teeth.
Its compatibility with the gums is very good. With proper care, it can be used for many years.
What Are the Advantages of Zirconia Teeth?
In short, the advantages of zirconia crowns are:
- It is highly resistant to corrosion.
- It resists wear, cracking and breaking.
- Its structure is very strong.
- It has a structure that transmits light like natural tooth enamel.
- It adapts to the gum and so contributes to gum health.
- It contains no metal structure.
- Its surface is shiny and smooth, so it does not encourage plaque build-up.
- It does not cause metal-related allergic reactions.
- Colour change is very rare compared with natural teeth.
- It reduces bad breath.
- It does not change the taste in the mouth.
- It does not cause hot or cold sensitivity.
- It can be used safely for many years.
- It leaves no dark line on the gums.
How Are Zirconia Crowns Made?
First, the existing problem in the teeth is identified. If additional treatment is needed before the zirconia crowns, it is planned accordingly.
To avoid sensitivity, the area is numbed with local anaesthesia. The teeth are reduced to a suitable size and an impression is taken digitally or with soft materials.
The tooth colour is chosen with the patient's opinion. The matching crowns are then prepared in the laboratory. Temporary teeth need to be fitted to prevent the aesthetic appearance from suffering and to avoid sensitivity.
The preparation of zirconia teeth usually takes 3–5 days. The temporary teeth are then removed and the zirconia crowns are bonded using special transparent adhesives.
Zirconia tooth prices
Zirconia crown prices vary depending on the number of teeth to be treated. The size of the crown and the method and materials used will also affect the price.
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