Crowns made of zirconium oxide: photo, price and reviews

One of the most innovative materials in modern dentistry is crowns made of zirconium oxide.The material has an absolute biocompatibility with the human bone structure, has no adverse reactions and does not cause allergies.

Zirconium oxide is perfectly safe for the body, and is a real breakthrough in modern dental prosthetics.

What is a zirconium bit

Zirconium oxide is an inorganic, complex compound that in pure form has the appearance of crystals.Material has long won popularity among jewelers who use zirconium to create artificial diamonds.

To date, zirconium crowns are the most safe and convenient method of prosthetics of teeth, replacing the usual analogues.

More recently, this niche was occupied with metal-ceramic crowns , which, although they had a number of drawbacks, nevertheless were massively used for restoration of teeth.

For recovery, various metals and precious metal alloys were used which did not differ in safety, and caused a number of allergic reactions.

Popular to now ceramics, although it had a presentable appearance, differed

zirconium crowns

evaluate the experience and all the failures, scientists have found the perfect solution, which can be used even in patients with increased immunological sensitivity - a zirconium crown is used to cover the entire tooth to change the shape, color, and elimination of defects.

Zirconia has a high bending strength and wear resistance.Distinctive features were the aesthetic side, which gives the owner a beautiful smile with pearl teeth.

Thanks to modern technology, you can now feel free to smile, as now problems such as missing teeth and ugly natural color can be solved.

Advantages zirconium crowns

Elite among applicable materials for prosthesis and dental novelty in practice, has such advantages:

• prosthetics saved hue natural gums, no characteristic bluish cermet rim;
• the material is aesthetic and looks natural in any lighting, without changing the tone and preserving the natural transparency;
• Zirconium is absolutely hypoallergenic , and can be used even in allergy sufferers;The
• is characterized by the low thermal conductivity of , and the sensitivity to cold and hot beverages;
• Despite its high strength, zirconium is easy to restore , as it does not have any metallic compounds.The uniqueness of the material is that it restores the structure at the molecular level, and is not prone to microcracks;
• the crown itself has a minimum thickness of , which allows reducing the amount of grinding of the native teeth.
  

  crowns of zirconium oxide are able to serve more than 20 years

• subject to regular oral hygiene and annual preventive dental checkups, crowns able to serve more than 20 years;
• lightweight material creates a minimal load on the gums and other teeth;
• when using zirconium crowns there will be no unpleasant metallic taste in the mouth, burning, tingling and discomfort;
• crowns are easy to grind for returning the original shine.

List of indications

Zirconia crowns are practical and have no contraindications, and can be installed by anyone who has problems with teeth.

Crowns of modern material will save a smile if:

• the patient has chipped and cracked teeth on injuries and mechanical damage;
• had unsuccessful prosthetics in the past, bridges worn out, worn out and require restoration;
• has a desire to change the shade of the teeth or to correct the shape;
• the body is allergic to metal components;
• it is necessary to install a large bridge, without support.

Crowns made of zirconia can not be installed in such cases:

• the patient suffers from bruxism( gnashing of teeth and involuntary contraction), which manifests most during sleep.Initially, it is necessary to get rid of the disease by visiting a specialist in this field;
• if the dentition has a low clinical height;
• deep bite, which must be corrected by prolonged wearing of braces;
• is prohibited from carrying out prosthetics during pregnancy;
• if there are inflammatory processes in the oral cavity that are to be treated.

Method of manufacture and installation

The process of installing a crown of zirconium oxide can take from 30 minutes to 2 hours

Crowns made of zirconium oxide are manufactured using computer programs that allow you to create the most accurate sizes, shapesAnd the desired shade.

After the impression has been made, the laser scanning is performed and the model is milled on the milling machine.Thanks to the use of digital technologies, the slightest inaccuracies are eliminated, and the closest possible adhesion to the native teeth is achieved.

To make the impression acquired the necessary strength, it is fired in an oven, and then the application of the base ceramic mass is carried out, and the color is selected in a selected shade.After this, the next stage of baking at high temperatures is carried out, to fix the deposited materials.

The stages of the crown manufacturing are fully automated , which eliminates errors and errors in manufacturing.The terms of prosthetics are as short as possible, and are about two weeks.

Before planning the installation of zirconium crowns, it is necessary to perform dental treatment, removal and grinding.

After the crowns are ready, the wizard performs the installation:

• is removed from the silicone jaws;
• tries on a prosthesis for maximum fit.If there is none, then the impression is sent to the laboratory for correction;
• imposes heavy-duty cement, fixes, checks the fit.

How to care for the bits

The more careful the care of the zirconium oxide crown is, the longer it will last

The care of the new teeth does not involve any complicated manipulations, except the usual hygiene procedures.

Patients should understand that the more thorough the care, the more the crown will be and the more aesthetic it will look.

Rules that should not be forgotten:

• teeth cleaning should be done twice a day, using a special toothpaste without an abrasive and a medium-hard brush;
• after eating it is recommended to use rinsers, dental floss or brush, which will thoroughly clean the interdental openings;
• do not check the crown for strength, trying to crack nuts, ice and hard candies.Such manipulations are harmful not only to artificial teeth, but also to natural ones.

Be sure to visit the treating dentist twice a year, which will assess the condition of the teeth, treat the natural teeth and give practically advice.

Some patients noted a certain discomfort in the first days after installation, which is quite possible, since the jaws need to be given time to adapt to the new load.

If the discomfort did not decrease within a month of , and the sensitivity of the teeth began to appear, it is worth to visit the dentist for advice.

Zirconium or cermet - which is better

For those who plan to install new crowns, the question always arises: are there more affordable alternatives, and do we need to spend money on new technologies that have just won the dental market?

This question can be answered by the distinctive features that indicate the advantages of zirconium crowns in front of cermet:

• Zirconium does not harm the body and has no side effects, unlike cermets with metal alloys.
• Metal-ceramic products do not let the light of , and do not have that natural similarity with real teeth.Such crowns immediately stand out against the background of healthy teeth and do not look natural.
  

  Ceramic core bit

• Ceramic crowns are very dense and for the installation of the dentist you have to substantially stitch your teeth, in contrast to zirconia, whose thickness is 0.4 mm.
• Metal ceramics serve an average of 10 years , a crown made of zirconium oxide for more than 20 years.
• Since zirconium does not consist of metal, oxidation and the gingival coloring in a blue hue are not characteristic, which is often observed after the installation of the cermet.
• Crowns made of zirconium are manufactured using modern technology , so there are no errors.Metal ceramics are exclusively handmade, so often the impressions are sent for correction, and the patient has to wait for another appointment with the dentist.Thus, summing up, we can say that in spite of the fact that zirconium crowns have a higher cost, they fully justify themselves, and make forget about dental problems for a longer period than cheap analogs.

  The selection of a dental clinic for prosthetics of teeth should be approached as responsibly as the procedure itself takes a lot of time, effort and money.

  Among the numerous dental laboratories, it is best to choose those who have proved their professionalism and have earned grateful reviews of patients.