Crowns are cap like structure placed over the tooth or dental implants and cemented with dental cements.
Zirconia crowns are made of zirconium oxide. This material comes in various shades and can be matched exactly to the tooth of individual patients.
Features of zirconia that makes it a better crown material
Excellent strength : zirconia crowns have excellent strength and has a high durability
Aesthetics : crowns made from zirconium oxide are highly aesthetic. The shade can be matched according to every patient .To make it look even more natural, especially in case of front teeth a layer of porcelain can also be added . This gives an an excellent finish and enhances the smile of patients.
Zirconia crowns are lighter in weight when compared to metal ceramic crowns.
Longetivity : a randomized control trial study found zirconium crowns to be better faring than metal ceramic crowns.
Biocompatibility: zirconium crowns are better tolerated by the body as suggested by some studies. A study has found zirconium oxide crowns to be less toxic in surrounding cells.
Fabrication of zirconia crowns can be done same day if the clinic has its cad cam machines.
We at aesthetica have excellent doctors who specialize is zirconia crowns for smile designing and other area where zirconia crowns are indicated.
