Zirconia Crowns

Zirconia crowns are a metal-free tooth crown made from porcelain and zirconia materials. They are frequently preferred in dentistry due to their aesthetic appearance, ease of application, and durability. Because of their high biocompatibility, they are widely used both for implant teeth and for front tooth restorations, thanks to their aesthetic look.

The application involves stages such as examination, preparation, taking impressions, evaluation, and manufacturing the crown, and it can be used in different treatments including implant teeth, dental aesthetic procedures, and full-mouth prostheses. During the evaluation stage, the tooth is shortened and shaped, followed by a precise impression to capture the tooth's measurements. Today, the crown is typically manufactured using computer-aided systems and is finally fixed in place with dental adhesive.

Reasons zirconia is preferred include its high hardness and resistance to wear, its light-transmitting quality that gives a natural tooth appearance, low allergy risk due to gum compatibility, no hot-cold sensitivity since it doesn't conduct heat, and no taste change since it contains no metal. It is also highly resistant to discoloration.

Zirconia crowns carry no known health risks and are highly biocompatible; however, rare issues can occur due to application errors, such as temporary tooth sensitivity, gum problems from incorrect application, misfit from inaccurate impressions, or chipping/cracking from hard foods.

With proper care, zirconia crowns can last around 10-15 years. To extend their lifespan, regular oral hygiene, consistent dental check-ups, avoiding excessive force on the teeth, and a balanced diet are important; the experience of the clinic and dentist performing the procedure also directly affects this duration.

Dent Ümitköy Clinic offers zirconia crowns and other dental treatments safely with its expert and experienced team.