What is Zirconium Crown?

Zirconium Crown is the process of covering the tooth with zirconium by reducing it all around.

Zirconium is a very hard but white metal. As with metal-supported porcelains, zirconium is used as a strong material in the infrastructure and porcelain is added on top of it. Since zirconium is white in color, metal gray is not seen. More durable and more aesthetic crowns are made. Being white in color, it is counted in the group of porcelains that do not contain full ceramic or metal. Light transmittance is much better than metal ceramics, but weaker. It is preferred when we want aesthetics and durability together. Metal discolorations or gray reflections on the gingiva are not seen, which is one of the important reasons for choosing zirconium.

Why Zirconium Crown?

Zirconium Crown has been shown to have excellent gingival compatibility when compared to metal-supported veneers. The gray reflection of the metal at the level of the veneer and the gingival border does not occur in zirconium veneers. This feature of zirconium not only satisfies the person aesthetically, but also eliminates the problems such as gingival recession, which may be experienced in the future, as the gingival harmony is so good. Colors do not change with the consumption of coloring foods such as tea and coffee. Tartar accumulation is not visible because their surfaces are polished.

What are the advantages of Zirconium Crowns?

· Zirconium Crowns do not allow yellowing even due to factors such as cigarettes, coffee and cola.

· Zirconium Crowns are very durable even if you encounter a problem such as gum recession, your teeth will not lose their aesthetic appearance thanks to the Zirconium Crowns.

How do Zirconium Crowns work?

While preparing the teeth for Zirconium Crown, paths are created on the teeth for the veneers to place. This is achieved by reducing the teeth from all sides. It is necessary to abrade 1-1.5 mm from the entire surface of the teeth. Then, measurements are taken with sensitive impression materials. In the laboratory environment, Zirconium Crowns are produced from the cast models. At this stage, both the success of the laboratory and the experience of the dentist are importance. A correct access route affects the success of the prosthesis and the situations may be encountered later.The patient does not feel any pain during the procedure. Anesthesia is applied locally on the teeth to be veneered. Then the rehearsal sessions begin. In this session, the face shape, skin color, and compatibility of the teeth with the other teeth, both occlusionally and aesthetically, are evaluated together with the patient. At the point when the patient and the dentist reach a consensus, the bonding process is started. Temporary teeth are applied in intermediate sessions; Since temporary teeth are made of plastic-acrylic based materials, it is possible and normal to experience sensitivity or break in the teeth until Zirconium Crowns are made.After permanent veneers are attached, none of these situations occurs. The entire treatment is completed in an average of 7-10 days. The occurrence of fractures and cracks in zirconium crowns is almost the same as the rate of their occurrence in one's own teeth. Anything that can break and crack a natural tooth can also break or crack zirconium veneers. In such cases, repair is possible in a clinical setting.

What should be considered after Zirconium Crown?

Zirconium crowns also need to be brushed regularly, just like the person's own teeth, the patient

The patient should ensure oral hygiene permanently by using dental floss. Veneers wrap around the gums like a collar. In this case, zirconium crowns do not have an effect such as smelling or rotting the tooth underneath under normal conditions. Teeth are living tissues. Over time, abrasions and gingival recessions can be seen in proportion to the age of the person. In such cases, there is no change in the zirconium crowns, but it may be necessary to adapt it again according to the changing tissue. It can be removed without damaging the teeth when it is desired to be replaced. It is possible to place zirconium veneers with lighter adhesives for the patient’s habituation process.

The care of zirconium crowns is no different than taking care of your own teeth. Regular brushing habits and flossing prolong the life of zirconium veneers and ensure long-term use without compromising gingival health. In addition to brushing teeth, professional cleaning every 6 months plays a very important role in the maintenance phase. Regular dental check-ups and professional care bring oral hygiene to a very good point and this helps to maintain the general internal balance of the body. These controls also make sure that the changes that are not noticed in the mouth of the patient.