Zirconiun crown

Zirconium crowns are the most aesthetic crowns available. They are used because of their very strong ceramic material and also because of their very natural looking .So no-one would believe these teeth are not your own. These crowns and bridgework will not corrode and the normal black gum line that you might see around a porcelain fused metal crown, will not occur, because of the strong ceramic material which is used. Also the hot and cold sensations you might feel with other crowns normally do not occur because of the lack of electrical conductivity.

Comparison sirconio porcelain crown

Zirconium is rapidly becoming the material of choice for dental crowns. It is a remarkably robust material able to withstand the wear and tear of everyday use. More importantly however, it has a translucency that is very similar to a natural tooth. Light is reflected from a Zirconium crown in much the same way.

This means that Zirconium will produce the best aesthetic effect, which is important if your new crowns are to be at the front. It is particularly the case when the crowns will be seen beside natural teeth.

We can now make crowns and bridgework without needed to add metal and so these new crowns are virtually impossible to distinguish from ‘real teeth’ – except of course we can control their size, shape and colour and thereby provide a perfect, yet natural looking smile.

Zirconium dioxide has been used in dentistry for the past 10 – 15 years. Its strength and durability have been proved. Additionally it is fully biocompatible so there are no risks of allergic reactions. It is increasingly being used in general surgery as well as in dentistry.

Difference between porcelain crown Zirconium crown