What is Zirconium?
It is a product with the highest quality ever achieved in terms of aesthetics, durability, tissue compatibility and naturalness, which are the basic requirements of dentistry. In aesthetic dentistry, porcelains with metal substructure are being moved away day by day. In this system, which has all the features we want such as biological compatibility, natural appearance, aesthetics and mechanical resistance, zirconium, a white alloy, is used as the infrastructure instead of metal. We safely prefer zirconium-based porcelains because they are aesthetic enough to be used on front teeth and are durable enough to be used on back teeth. These systems increase people’s quality of life.
Where are Zirconium Teeth Used?
- In cases of advanced discoloration (antibiotics, fluoride, etc.) that do not yield results with methods such as whitening,
- In hereditary structure colorations,
- In people whose teeth have been previously cut,
- In joining separated teeth (diastema closure),
- In people who have a metal-supported bridge – crown (covering) in their mouth,
- In the correction of broken teeth,
- In the correction of old fillings whose color and structure are damaged,
- In the correction of crooked and crooked teeth (as an orthodontic treatment alternative),
- It is used in teeth with excessive material loss that cannot be filled.
What is the Difference of Zirconium Dental Coatings?
- With its insulating feature, hot and cold sensitivity does not develop.
- Since zirconium transmits light, it creates an aesthetic very similar to the natural tooth structure. Even well-made metal-supported porcelains have a dullness and artificiality. For this reason, zirconium is preferred especially in front teeth.
- Metal-supported porcelains give the appearance of a dark space in some lights, as if they do not exist in the mouth. Zirconium transmits all kinds of light, just like natural teeth.
- Metal-supported porcelain crowns and bridges (veneers) are mechanically bonded to the tooth. Zirconium is attached to the tooth mechanically and chemically. Therefore, their retention is much higher than metal-supported ones.
- Since there is no metal in its infrastructure, there will be no dark line at the crown-gum line. A more aesthetic appearance is provided.
- Since porcelain surfaces will be extremely smooth, it will minimize stains and tartar formation caused by smoking and similar reasons.
- It does not change color due to external factors such as coffee, tea or cigarettes.
- It is a healthy material that does not cause bad taste in the mouth, gum problems and bad breath.
- The pressure and bruises that occur on the gums due to previously made metal-supported porcelain crowns are completely eliminated by the application of zirconium (veneers) crowns, and an aesthetic and natural appearance is achieved.
- When the gum recedes, zirconium preserves its aesthetic appearance, while metal-supported porcelain creates a bad appearance in the area where it meets the tooth.
- There is no risk of allergy to some metals (nickel, etc.) used in the infrastructure in porcelains with zirconium infrastructure.
- Since it is perfectly compatible with our body, it can be easily used by people who have gum disease or are prone to gum disease. It is very compatible with the gums and does not cause gum problems if oral hygiene is taken into consideration.
How Long Does Zirconium Substructured Crown – Bridge Teeth (Veneers) Take to Prepare?
In the first stage, dental preparations are made under anesthesia and measurements are taken from your teeth. Until the next stage, temporary teeth are made and glued to the tooth surfaces so that they do not appear aesthetically empty. This also prevents possible sensitivity in your teeth.
In the second stage, gingival compatibility is checked with the infrastructure rehearsal prepared in the laboratory.
In the final stage, an aesthetic rehearsal is performed. Before the bonding process, the final stage is started by checking the compatibility of the models prepared in the desired tooth color and shape on your teeth and with your face in one or two sessions. On average, all these processes are completed within 7-10 days.