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What is Zirconia Crown?

Zirconia or ‘zirconium dioxide’ is a white colored cyristalized metal oxide. As a result of this feature, it is widely used when a both esthetic and strong restoration is needed.

Detailed information on zirconia crowns will be given under the following headings:

Why is zirconia crown preferred?
What are the zirconia crown application steps?
What are the side effects of zirconia crown?
How long is the zirconia crown used?
Can zirconia crown be applied to all teeth?

Why is Zirconia Crown Preferred?

Zirconia crown is a dental treatment method used to increase the aesthetic appearance and the strength of the strucuturally impaired teeth. It used to be chosen as a base material for porcelain crowns but nowadays, with the progression of the features of the material, it is used as a restoration material itself with the appropriate staining.

What are the Zirconia Crown Application Steps?

Zirconia crown application steps are as follows:

Your dentist will evaluate the condition of your teeth and recommend the zirconia crown option
Teeth are prepared under local anesthesia and impressions are taken. Temporary restorations are placed in order not to impair the esthetics and cause sensitivity.
After the production process in the lab, zirconia crowns are placed on the teeth and checked for occlusion, proper fit and esthetics.
Afterwards they are bonded to the teeth and the treatment is completed.

What are the side effects of zirconia crown?

There are no reported side effects of zirconia as it is an inert material. Although it is atype of metal, it does not cause ant tissue reaction or irritaion.

How long is the zirconia crown used?

Zirconia crown material is very durable and long-lasting. Under the right application conditions, the crown can be used for an average of 10-15 years. However, this period may vary individually and also depends on the care of the crown. If the oral hygiene is bad or the patient bruxes the teeth, the lifetime of the restoration may get shorter.

Can zirconia crown be applied to all teeth?

Zirconia crown can be applied to all teeth. However, in some cases,if there is multiple tooth loss and a long bridge is needed zirconia should be replaced with metal-based porcelain restoration as they tend to break under extereme bite forces.