Nothing can replace your natural teeth. However, if you want to have a tooth coating procedure for various reasons, the result you will get with Zirconium coating will please you in terms of both aesthetics and safe use.
What is zirconium, is it a natural substance?
How is the zirconium tooth application done?
How much are zirconium coating prices?
You can find answers to many more questions you are curious about in the rest of the article.
What is Zirconium, Is it a Natural Substance?
Zirconium is a naturally occurring element that is very similar to titanium in terms of its physical and chemical properties. Extremely strong and lightweight, this element is used for hardening steel and many other alloys.
Obtained through a series of chemical processes in a laboratory environment, zirconium is white, highly heat-insulating, has an ideal light transmission, and is resistant to corrosion. Zirconium, which stands out with these properties and is more durable than steel, is used in many different fields of the chemical industry and medicine. It has also been a highly preferred crown coating material by dentists for patients seeking both durability and aesthetic appearance. Over time, zirconium coating has become the most desired treatment type.
Zirconium, a natural substance, is obtained from 30 different mineral species found in nature, mainly zircon and baddeleyite. There is also an average of 250 milligrams of zirconium in the human body. The daily intake is about 4.15 milligrams, depending on the variety of foods consumed. Zirconium is widespread and is found throughout biological systems; for example, 1.23 uq/g in eggs, 2.86 uq/g in wheat, and 0.55 uq/g in spinach. In other words, we take this element into our bodies at a certain rate with the foods we consume in our normal diet.
What is a Zirconium Crown?
Dental veneers are made using zirconium; It is a crown (tooth coating) method that adds eye-catching whiteness to the teeth, allowing you to have teeth that are closest to their natural appearance and extremely durable. With this zirconium crown, the entire visible surface of the tooth is covered at a 360-degree angle. Zirconium crown is a form of dental coating preferred by those who do not like the color or shape of their teeth for aesthetic purposes or for those who have a large amount of decay in their teeth for treatment purposes in order not to lose their teeth.
Zirconium crown is a bioinert material with biological compatibility. Zirconium tooth perfectly adapts to the internal structure of the mouth, your teeth, and your gums. It is very close to the natural color of the tooth and is indistinguishable from your real teeth due to its light transmission feature. With their durability and resistance to corrosion, zirconia dental crowns can be used for years without any problems.
Zirconium crown, which is a reliable type of dental crown by dentists, according to the needs of the patient, is made in the form of a complete zirconia tooth obtained by coating a whole tooth. Sometimes, a zirconium crown is placed on the natural tooth as a support structure and a porcelain structure is placed on top of it. In other words, zirconium can also be used instead of metal support due to its strength. This method offers a definitive solution for allergic bodies that are hypersensitive to metal materials.
Zirconium crown is a common and reliable dental crown method used especially in molars with high chewing load in the back, front teeth, and implant applications.
However, it should not be forgotten that our patients should not decide to have zirconia teeth without coming to our clinic and consulting our specialist physicians. You should not give your teeth, health, and money to unqualified hands. Find out from a reliable physician whether this treatment is suitable for your teeth. It will be in your best interest to contact our clinic for this.
How are Zirconium Dental Crowns Applied?
Zirconium dental crowns are applied with a very simple and effortless procedure:
First, the patient is examined, and complaints and demands are listened. If there are tooth and gum diseases, they are treated. The tooth or teeth to be crowned with zirconium are identified.
The patient's mouth is photographed and measurements are made digitally and physically, and zirconia tooth impressions are taken. During this process, attention is paid to the patient's aesthetic expectations and natural appearance. The appropriate color and brightness of the tooth color are selected from the color scale. After our specialist physicians finish this process, zirconium teeth are meticulously produced in the laboratory. This period can take up to 10 days depending on the intensity.
Before the zirconium coating process begins, the area to be intervened is anesthetized with the appropriate anesthesia method. Since the procedure is simple and short, some patients do not need anesthesia. The tooth surfaces are lightly filed to perform the zirconia tooth bonding process. This process does not damage the tooth enamel as it is believed, our specialist physicians pay utmost attention to this.
Temporary dental veneers are attached so that the patient can continue his/her daily life. Thus, the patient is both aesthetically protected and can continue eating and drinking without experiencing hot and cold sensitivity.
When the zirconium crowns are ready, the physician checks the patient's compliance again. After the patient's approval is obtained, the temporary dental crowns are removed and the zirconium dental crown specially designed for the patient is fixed to the teeth with adhesive agents.
The patient is given information about the care and use of zirconium dental veneers by our specialist physicians. And our patient steps into smiling most naturally and living a healthy life for many years with the strongest teeth.
What Should I Pay Attention to When I Have Zirconium Crowns?
- Nothing should be eaten immediately after the temporary crowns are removed and the zirconia crown is bonded. You should wait for an hour for the adhesive agents to fully function. Afterward, you can use your zirconia teeth normally.
- In the first days after the zirconium crown is applied, you may experience sensitivity to hot and cold, this is temporary. If this sensitivity persists for a long time, please contact your dentist.
- Also, most patients are hesitant to resume their normal eating and drinking habits. It is very clear what to pay attention to after a zirconia dental crown. As every healthy person would pay attention to in their eating and drinking habits, those who have zirconium crowns should only consume foods that are beneficial for health and can be chewed and swallowed, should not try to break hard nuts with their teeth, and should consume very hard dried foods by softening them.
- Use a toothbrush, dental floss, and mouthwash as regularly as any healthy person. You should pay attention to this to keep your teeth always bright and healthy.
- Your health needs to use your teeth for their intended purpose. Zirconium teeth or your natural teeth are not a soda cap opener or a nutcracker.
- Please do not use your teeth instead of any tool.
Why Zirconium Crowns?
This tooth coating can be done for many different reasons.
- If the color of your teeth is not what you want despite the whitening process.
- If you cannot cope with stains caused by acidic drinks, tea, coffee, or smoking.
- If you do not like the color of your natural teeth.
- If you want to have an aesthetically more beautiful appearance.
- Especially if you have diastema (split tooth syndrome) in the front teeth or if the teeth are open between the teeth due to gum recession.
- If you have crowded teeth and do not want to wait a long time with braces.
- If you have sensitivity or allergy to metal-backed veneers.
- If there is decay in a large part of the tooth.
- If you have old and discolored fillings.
- In case of tooth fractures due to injury or use...
In such cases, zirconium crowns are made as an effective solution.
How is a Zirconia Crown Different from Other Dental Crowns?
Zirconia dental crowns have many differences from other porcelain veneers:
- It does not need metal support. For this reason; There is no problem with adaptation to tissues, no metal taste in the mouth, and no dark shadow in the appearance of the tooth.
- No disturbing coloration on the gums.
- Since it is biologically compatible, it does not irritate the gums.
- In terms of durability, zirconia tooth is much stronger than other porcelain veneers. The duration of use is longer.
- It provides a natural appearance because it has light transmittance like natural teeth.
- It is aesthetically perfect. Other people cannot understand that it is a crown unless you mention it.
- Since it has a superior insulation feature, hot and cold sensitivity does not occur.
- Zircon is stain-resistant due to its structure and is not easily affected by food and beverage residues.
These are the first differences between zirconium crowns compared to other dental crowns.
Does Zirconium Tooth Adaptation Problem?
Zirconium is an element obtained from minerals found in nature such as zircon and baddeleyite. For this reason, it is the tooth-coating material that biologically best adapts to the tissues in the mouth. In addition, zirconium is naturally present in the human body, other biological species, and the food we take. Therefore, there is no compatibility problem with zirconium coating.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How Much Are Zirconium Crown Prices?
Dental crown prices vary according to the experience of the practitioner, the quality of the materials used, and the number of veneered teeth. In the examination performed by the specialist physician, the cost may also vary according to the treatments that need to be done before the zirconia tooth application.
Exchange rates during the period of treatment are also an important factor in zirconia dental crown prices. For zirconium tooth prices, which are slightly higher than other types of dental crowns, you can get information after a preliminary examination by making an appointment with our specialist physicians.
If you want to entrust your health to reliable physicians while researching zirconium crown prices, we welcome you to our clinic. Evaluate our crown prices and quality together
How Are Zirconium Tooth Models Determined?
Within the framework of the needs and demands of the
patient, the desired zirconium tooth model is designed
by our specialist physicians.
The zirconium
tooth model and color are examined by the patient, and
if there are any points that the patient wants to make
changes to, they are changed immediately. After the
patient's modeling approval is obtained, the
measurements are sent to the laboratory and the
production phase begins.
Is Zirconia Dental Crown Long Lasting?
Compared to other porcelain tooth coating methods, zirconia tooth coating is longer lasting. Zirconium crowns can be used safely for many years if care is taken. Antalya zirconia crown treatment in our dental clinic Turkey, zirconia teeth can be used for a lifetime if the patient pays attention to some rules in the use of zirconia crowns Of course, our patient should pay attention to daily dental care and should not neglect the standard dental examination twice a year.
Can Anyone Have Zirconium Crowns?
Zirconium crowns can be applied to anyone who does not have a serious health problem and has completed bone development after turning 18 years of age. Since this dental coating method provides high biological compatibility, every patient can be safely done.
Does Zirconium Crown Damage Gums?
Zirconium is an element that exists naturally in nature and is obtained from completely natural minerals (such as zircon and baddeleyite). Since this coating contains the zirconium element obtained from natural nutrition as well as all living species, it does not harm teeth and gums. It is also harmless for general oral health.
If you want to have dental treatment of zirconia crown in Antalya, you can arrange a meeting with our expert dentists and clear your doubts. All you have to do is contact us to create a personalized treatment plan for you in our clinic.
Will my teeth be reduced for zirconium dental crowns?
As in all dental crown treatments, a slight filing process is performed on the teeth to bond the zirconia teeth in this treatment. During the treatment, no procedure is performed to damage the textural safety of your teeth. However, teeth with a large amount of decay can be crowned after the decay is completely cleaned.
Within the scope of Antalya Zirconium crown, you can be treated safely in expert hands without any worries.
Is Zirconia Tooth Care Difficult?
If you are someone who normally brushes your teeth twice a day and flosses, zirconia dental care is not difficult at all. There is no need to make a different application from the care of natural teeth.
Does Zirconium Crown Cause Pain?
There is no pain caused by zirconium. If the crowned tooth has previously undergone an application such as filling or canal treatment, there may be pain due to this.
This is a pain caused by another treatment, not by zirconium tooth. Before undergoing this treatment, you should complete the necessary treatments related to your oral and dental health. For this reason, a zirconium crown made by a reliable specialist does not cause pain.
Does Zirconium Tooth Decay Faster?
Since all the treatments needed before and during the zirconium tooth construction process are performed, the treated tooth is protected against decay. In this application, your teeth will not decay faster than normal. However, if you do not follow what you need to do about oral care and do not pay attention to your eating and drinking, the risk of decay of each tooth is the same.
What is the difference between Empress - Emax - Zirconium Crowns?
Empress-Emax veneers are porcelain veneer treatments that are a continuation of each other. Emax veneer is a newer technology than empress veneer, it is more robust. However, they both lag behind zirconium in terms of durability. For this reason, these two dental veneer methods are not recommended especially for molars with strong chewing function.
Empress and Emax dental veneers are mostly preferred on the front teeth for aesthetic purposes. Zirconium crowns, on the other hand, can be preferred for both front and back teeth. In addition, Empress, Emax, and Zirconium veneers are all three types of veneers that provide biological compatibility.
You should decide together with your dentist which type of crown will be applied to your teeth. Contact us to meet with our expert dentists who are waiting for you to help you in Antalya zirconium crown treatment.