Zirconia crowns: before and after photos
In modern dentistry, crowns made by zirconium oxide are very popular.They are often used to install non-removable dentures for teeth. The material from which they are made, differs super strength, absolute safety and hypoallergenic, durability and wear resistance. With proper care, they can last for 15-20 years.
Features of prostheses made of zirconium on teeth
They are created using the latest computer technology, so they are ideal for a particular patient.Their frame is made of zirconium oxide, and then covered with ceramics.You can see how the zirconium crowns look on the teeth in the photo below.
Dentists have been installing crowns of this type for more than twenty years. Over time, they are becoming more and more perfect, thanks to such unique features as:
- The strength of , which allows you to serve for quite a long time, they are guaranteed for at least 15 years.
- No discomfort when wearing .Crowns of zirconium fit tightly to the gum, which can not be said about crowns made from other materials.Due to the fact that they sit on their teeth perfectly, they do not contain bacteria and food residue, which practically excludes various types of dental diseases, for example, caries, periodontal disease, etc.
Zirconium crowns
- Hypoallergenic is inherent in crowns due to their unique chemical composition, which is biocompatible.
- The aesthetics of are achieved due to the fact that zirconium dentures are very similar to the natural enamel of a person, which over the years does not darken and can not be destroyed.
- The ability to save teeth is provided due to the fact that when installing such prostheses do not need excessive obtachka and removal of pulp, and this contributes to their continued existence.
Indications for the installation of zirconium dentures
Zirconia crowns on the photo before and after
Contraindications to the installation of zirconium prosthesis on the teeth
It is not recommended to install crowns of this type in only a few cases:
- Explicit deep bite.
- Mental disorders.
- Bruxism.
- Weak immunity after the transferred diseases.
- Nocturnal gnashing of teeth.
- Pregnancy.
Unfortunately, these reasons make it difficult to make a smile more attractive, such as teeth from zirconia in the photo before and after.
The process of installing teeth from zirconium
The procedure for establishing this type of dental prosthesis occurs in several stages and some of them are very similar to the process of prosthesis of crowns made of other materials. The zirconia crown as in the photo below is set as follows:
Zirconia crown
- The dentist examines the patient, including the x-ray of the jaws.
- Further sanitation of the oral cavity, caries treatment and replacement of old fillings occurs.
- Then the teeth are grinded according to the dimensions of the future prosthesis.
- The next step is to make casts from the patient's jaw, through which zirconium crowns and temporary plastic are made.
- Next, the patient is asked to choose the color of the crown.
- The final step is the manufacture of zirconia crowns using the latest modern technology.Finished dentures are fixed in the beginning with the help of temporary composition as a fitting, and then they are fixed on permanent cement.
Cost of manufacturing and installation of dentures for teeth made of zirconium oxide
Many consider the only drawback of crowns of zirconia, in the photo, their high cost.The price for installing a crown per tooth will cost about 20,000 rubles.But, taking into account the use of the services of a highly qualified dentist, since not every doctor can perform the process of prosthetics of crowns from this material, this price is quite democratic.Also, this cost includes the professionalism of the laboratory technician, high-precision modern equipment, material, including temporary plastic crowns.
Care of zirconium prosthetics
Care of crowns made of zirconia as on the photo do not differ much from the usual daily oral hygiene.
Care for zirconium prosthesis
It usually includes the following operations:
- Tooth brushing with toothpaste and brush at least two or more times a day.
- Rinse the mouth after meals or with warm water, or decoctions of such plants and herbs as: chamomile, oak bark, sage.
- Do not bite too hard objects from zirconium, such as nuts, ice and sunflower seeds.
- Also it is impossible to clean zirconium prostheses with a brush of too high rigidity.
Recovery and rehabilitation period after the installation of dentures for zirconia teeth
After the patient has been fitted with zirconium crowns, he can feel a slight discomfort and excessive sensitivity to tooth enamel.
Patient Reviews
After two pregnancies, despite careful care and regular visits to the dentist, teeth began to deteriorate, no sanation, timely treatment and intake of vitamins could stop the processes of crumbling and breaking teeth.Metal ceramics do not have such an attractive aesthetic appearance, as it immediately becomes clear that the teeth of a person with such prostheses are not real, so the choice was stopped on crowns made of zirconium.
Teeth from zirconium look aesthetically attractive
Teeth from such material look aesthetically attractive, make the smile more beautiful and lively, you can smile at all without embarrassment, and also practically do not differ from real relatives( Nastya).
Due to unsuccessful circumstances, four front teeth had to be replaced immediately.Fortunately, they did not have to be sharpened, as they do with the installation of metal-ceramic crowns. Zirconia crowns are almost impossible to distinguish from real teeth , no one knows until now that these are prostheses, although more than five years have passed since their installation.The dentist who installed them had high professionalism, was very friendly and promised that they will serve not less than 15, and with proper care and more years( Stanislav).
