The benefit of zirconia

One of the major health benefits of zirconia crowns is that is biologically safe to use in your mouth for many years and will not be rejected.  The patient will also avoid having a black gum line which can be visible when using a porcelain fused metal crown.

The use of Zirconia crowns allows the dentist to retain more of the original tooth, which means there is less preparation time needed to perform the procedure.  This is not only beneficial to the dentist in man hours but also to the patient in case the crown has to be removed at a later date.

Although they are a popular choice these days, some dentists still prefer other options like PFM crowns or indeed good old fashioned gold.  This is because due to its durable nature, it may cause friction against the root of the tooth it is fixed upon or the neighbouring teeth.  There is also a small chance that decay might not be noticeable until the crown falls off.