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Zirconium Crowns

Dental crowns are caps placed on top of damaged teeth , they can even repalce a missing tooth , crowns are used to protect, cover and restore the shape of your teeth and give a natural and more attractive appearance, and that’s what we care about at Gravity clinic, crowns can be fabricated from a variety of materials and zirconium is one of several newer material that combine metal’s strength with aesthetic

Zirconium crowns

Zirconium crowns are made from zirconium dioxide, a white powdered ceramic material, it is closely related to titanium, zirconium is a unique material to use in dentistry due to it’s strength as it is the strongest restoration material available, zirconium crowns can last for years and even decades with proper care and routine dental checkups, zirconium crowns are also stain-resistant even more than your natural teeth so they will stay bright and beautiful long term, zirconium crowns do not cause allergic reactions which makes it a good choice for patients who have sensitivities to PFM restoration.

Many doctors prefer zirconium crowns for several reasons, including :

  1. Strength and durability: therefore zirconium may be a good choice for crowns in the back of your mouth ,it is also recommended for patients who suffer from bruxism (teeth grinding).
  2. The Ability to change color and shape
  3. Longevity: with proper oral hygine and care zirconium crowns can last for years or even decades
  4. Zirconium crown installation does not require to remove a large section of the enamel layer, therefore it is ideal for repairing short teeth
  5. They do not cause allergies, they are biocompatible with body tissues
  6. Does not cause pigmentation on the gum and protects it from erosion
  7. It causes less stress on opposing teeth
  8. Heat and cold resistant
  9. Does not cause any unpleasant odors
  10. Stain-resistant

Types of zirconium crowns :

Solid type: This type has more stabilizer than high translucent , it provides protection and durability, therefore it is recommended for posterior crowns , but it is less aesthetic than high translucent

 

High translucent : This type has an attractive translucent and it maintains a very natural appearance compared to solid type, so it is mostly used for front teeth

Cases in which zirconium crowns are recommended:

  • Cracked or broken teeth to give them protection and support .
  • Patients who have sensitivities to PFM restoration .
  • For stained teeth caused by nerve extraction, zirconium crowns can hide these stains and give your teeth more natural color.
  • Patients who suffer from bruxism .

How to take care of your Zirconium crowns:

  • It’s not hard to take care of zirconium crowns due to there strength and stain-resistant, Gravity clinic recommends to brush your teeth twice a day, zirconium crowns longevity depends on how well it is cared for .
  • Avoid sticky and hard foods.
  • Visit your dentist if you face and pain or bleeding .

Zirconium crowns preparation guideline:

Although zirconium crowns can be applied to anyone, it is more recommended to visit your dentist first, Gravity clinic works on studying your case carefully to help you choose the best treatment plan for your teeth and getting the best results possible