Zirconia Crowns
What are zirconia crowns?
Dental crowns or also known as caps are basically advised by a dentist to restore the broken, chipped or compromised weak tooth or as a dental implant prosthesis. These crowns come in various materials amongst which the best being a zirconia crown, this crown is made of zirconium dioxide as close as titanium, most inert material. They are also known as all ceramic crowns.
Are zirconia crowns safe?
From the kind of material, it is made, it is the most inert causing no allergies, or rejections from the body. So yes, it is proved to be safe. It is categorized as a ceramic crown and has various advantages over the other materials of crowns. These are also used in cosmetic dental procedures for smile designing, correcting smiles. They can also be used in case of missing tooth replacement and given as bridges.
What is the procedure to get a zirconia crown?
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At the clinic the tooth is prepared in such a way that the crown can be seated well over the desired tooth or teeth. Since this crown is milled in the dental laboratory from a single monolithic block the tooth structure that need to be reduced is much less compared to other crowns. Once the tooth is prepared, an impression is taken and send to the lab.
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In case of zirconia crowns we deliver them to you in 72 hours! And yes, it is painless!!
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Once we receive the crown from the lab, your appointment is scheduled for cementation of the crown.
What are the advantages of zirconia crown?
- Biomimetic, looks natural, tooth like
- No allergies caused
- Stronger and has a longer life- durable
- Safe biocompatible material
- Less chances of chipping or breakage
What are the disadvantages of zirconia crown?
- The disadvantages of this material are minimal. In some cases, wear of the opposing tooth may be seen but this can be avoided with regular dental checkups.
- It is a little costly when compare to the other dental crowns but it is definitely worth its price.
What care does a zirconia crown require?
- Blush, floss and rinse like you do o your natural teeth.
- And a regular dental checkup is all that it requires.
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