Crowns based on zirconium dioxide - accuracy, aesthetics, durability

Crowns are used in dentistry to protect, restore or cover damaged teeth. Modern dentistry offers a wide range of crowns from different materials – metal, ceramic, or combinations thereof. Zirconia-based crowns are the most "advanced" type of crowns, because, among other things, they allow solving the aesthetic aspect of the problem of prosthetics. Today estet-portal.com will tell you about the production of such crowns, their features and advantages compared to crowns made from other materials.

What is the feature of crowns based on zirconium dioxide

Zirconium dioxide crowns are ceramic crowns that can be placed on both anterior and posterior teeth.

Key benefits of zirconia crowns:

• ideal biocompatibility with the human body (for the entire period of use of such crowns, not a single case of allergy to the material of such dental crowns has been registered);
• exceptional manufacturing precision, which takes into account the individual characteristics of the patient's teeth and uses high-tech equipment;
• unlimited lifetime;
• highest strength;
• no need for special care;
• maximum similarity with "native" human tooth (no color difference);
• quickly addictive (minimum discomfort);
• lightweight and resistant to wear.

The only drawback of such crowns is their high cost, which is due to the complexity of the manufacturing process, the use of expensive equipment and, of course, the exceptional quality and durability of the prosthesis.

Zirconium dioxide crowns

Zirconia-based crowns are fabricated at Diamond Dental using CAD/CAM computer technology to create an accurate 3D model of the patient's teeth. On its basis, a prosthesis is created. The dentist controls the creation of the ideal crown. Innovative equipment ensures high quality and maximum precision in the manufacture of crowns based on zirconium dioxide. After manufacturing, the framework of the crown is subjected to a firing process in the kiln – this ensures maximum strength of the finished crown. After covering with porcelain mass, the crown is fired again.

Installation of crowns based on zirconia

The installation process for zirconia-based crowns is similar to the installation process for other crowns and consists of the following steps:

1. The necessary dental treatment is carried out before installation.
2. Under anesthesia, the dentist grinds the teeth for a future crown.
3. Taking impressions of the jaws and sending them to the laboratory.
4. Production of temporary dental crowns on prepared teeth (material of temporary crowns is plastic).
5. Colour selection of crowns.
6. Production of crowns.
7. Trying on crowns.
8. Retaining crowns.

Zirconium crown care

Of course, the dentist who installs zirconium dioxide crowns is obliged to tell the patient about the rules for caring for them. However, since zirconia crowns do not require special care, it is enough to simply follow the general rules of oral hygiene:

• regular teeth cleaning (twice a day – morning and evening);
• use of dental floss;
• rinsing the mouth with water after meals;
• Regular visits to the dentist.

Also remember that chewing on hard objects with your teeth is also highly discouraged, as this speeds up the process of damage and deterioration of the tooth.

Thus, crowns based on zirconium dioxide – The best crown option available today. They are almost indistinguishable from a natural tooth, and if properly installed and maintained, they will last 15-20 years (or longer).