Why do we recommend zirconia ?

Full contour solid zirconia is the NEW natural option for posterior restorations. This solid zirconia restoration requires no porcelain overlay and provides both strength and esthetics. Its chip-resistant quality makes it the preferred treatment option. Zirconia crowns and bridges are milled to full contour using a solid zirconia that is 26% more translucent than conventional zirconia, resulting in more natural looking restorations. This monolithic material provides ultra-thin, yet strong, posterior restorations that provide the strength to support thin posterior single unit crowns to long-span bridges. Zirconia requires minimal tooth reduction of 0.5mm to 1.0mm; making it the conservative option for both the patient and clinician. Zirconia is available in all 16 VITA shades, offers a flexural strength of up to 1,200 MPa, and can be used for cement-retained and screw-retained implant crowns as well.

Advantages:

An esthetic alternative to the traditional Full Cast restoration

Extreme strength of monolithic zirconia

A non-oxide forming alternative to alloy restorations

Less tooth reduction than PFM

Increased fracture toughness vs. PFM

More affordable than PFM and/or PFZ.

Indications:

Anterior & Posterior Crowns or Bridges

Screw-Retained Crowns or Bridges

Crowns or Bridges over Custom Abutments

Inlays & Onlays

Inlay Bridges and Maryland Bridges