Oral and dental health has great importance as it affects the entire body health and aesthetic appearance of a person. Some people with dental or gums maybe shy about smiling in public. Therefore, it has psychological layers that bring together the problem of lack of self-confidence.
In the case of oral and dental health-related problems, the treatment methods may differ. Zirconium crown is one of the treatment methods.
People who have healthy teeth may also benefit from this application in order to get an aesthetically pleasing smile.
Zirconium treatment is applied tailor-made for each person with the approval of the dentist. The general-purpose of use is aesthetic. With the recommendations from our expert dentists, it is possible for you to get more appealing and beautiful teeth. You may contact us 24/7 for more detail.
What Is Zirconia?
Zirconium is a material made of porcelain and ceramic. It has a durable structure with a shiny appearance.
Zirconium does not contain any metal substances so it is safe for people with metal allergies. It is a white material. The procedure is applied with this material being used to crown the outer surface of teeth.
While it may be used both in front and rear teeth, it constitutes a whole when it is used on the rear side of the teeth. The material shows the following features:
- It is translucent. Allowing some light through itself, it is the most compatible application for natural teeth.
- It has high resistance against oxidation.
- It is resistant to cracking and breaking.
- It has a solid structure.
- It has a natural appearance.
Zirconium Crown is preferred by patients who want to have white teeth.
What Are the Advantages of Zirconium?
Zirconium is one the most preferred treatment methods among patients. Its advantages are:
- It has a structure that is easy to shape.
- In the case of colorization, it is easy to return to white.
- It has a natural appearance. Therefore it is not distinguishable from natural teeth.
- Does not contain metal.
- It is very long-lasting and can safely stay on for years.
- It is resistant to cold and hot foods or drinks and does not show sensitivity.
Application for zirconium crown is decided by the dentist. When the patient has too many missing teeth or adjacent missing teeth, zirconium is not usable.
How Is the Treatment Process in Zirconia?
Zirconium crown has a patient-dependent process. Generally, it takes 7 to 9 days and may differ depending on the number of teeth.
Local anesthesia is applied before the treatment. Then, teeth are trimmed and measured. Following this step, patient-specific temporary and permanent teeth are produced.
Since zirconium is patient-specific, necessary try-onalso take place. If the patient does not like the outlook and requires changes, necessary improvements are done. Once the appropriate crowns are produced, they are bonded to teeth.
Following the dentist’s recommendation after the application will reduce colorization in crowns. However, in the case of colorization, teeth whitening may be applied.
