ZIRCONIA CERAMIC CROWNS

Zirconia crowns and bridges are ideal for patients wanting to correct the colour of their teeth for a nice aesthetic smile. However, this material is also ideal for remedial orthodontic dentistry.

We use the term ‘White Aesthetic’ for zirconium crowns, as, unlike the yellowing and stains seen in natural teeth, zirconia is totally white in colour.  Consequently, in recent years, zirconia has become the most preferred type of dental crown material due to its light-transmitting and aesthetic properties.

Zirconia is a strong biological material, is anti-allergic, is resistant to colour changes and staining, very long lasting, versatile, can be used to crown any tooth in the patient’s mouth, and sits perfectly on the gums. The anti-allergic properties of zirconia make it the number one choice for patients with allergies.

There are questions about the differences between E-Max and Zirconia crowns. Although Zirconia crowns have more strength, E-Max crowns have a slightly higher translucence that marries well with natural teeth, but having said that, the latest generation zirconia crown materials are drawing closer to that translucence offered by E-Max.

We at Attelia now use these new generation zirconium crowns, and combined with the latest dental technology we can now provide a natural result that is so close to the E-Max crown material.

When should Zirconium be used In a crown?

Zirconia crowns and bridges are ideal for patients wanting to correct the colour of their teeth for a nice aesthetic smile. However, this material is also ideal for remedial orthodontic dentistry.

Other than being used for individual crowns, patients with severe orthodontic problems can benefit having a zirconia bridge for back-filled teeth with impaired colour and structure. Zirconia can also be used for an implant-assisted prosthesis, for correcting hereditary structural problems, and for curing problems of intertwined and disorganised teeth.