Zirconium Crown

This material, which is found in nature and has a very high biocompatibility, contributes to gingival health. In addition, white coloration permits light transparency and allows the capture of natural tooth images. This transparent or transparent image obtained from the aesthetics gives very positive results. The zirconium infrastructure gives satisfactory results in terms of aesthetic and functional thanks to being more durable than normal metals. zirconium tooth coating is the most suitable coating type that can be used in people who are allergic to metal. Zirconium is preferred more and more every day because it is more resistant to heat and corrosion than other metals.

Unlike normal crowns, Zirconium crowns are made from Zirconia (or Zirconium Oxide) which is an extremely strong and hard natural mineral. It’s natural state is far harder and more durable than a natural tooth, and makes it the perfect material for creating hard wearing dental crowns. It won’t wear or decay like some other materials, and it can still be shaped to accommodate even the most bizarrely shaped teeth.

Traditionally, a crown needs to be supported and strengthened with a metal core within the tooth. This is so that they are able to withstand the pressure they will encounter in everyday life – like chewing or grinding. However this can sometimes cause some cosmetic problems – as the natural tooth is translucent, whereas the metal core is solid – so you end up with a solid line in your tooth. But a Zirconium crown doesn’t need this support, and is indistinguishable from the natural teeth, even close up.

Zirconium crowns are perfect when they are fitted alongside dental implants. While creating your implant we will fit a zirconium abutment to fix the crown onto the tooth – resulting in a new tooth that looks and performs even better than your natural teeth – and will never decay!

Uses of Zirconium Crowns

To Cap Worn Teeth

Over the course of your life your natural teeth with become worn down and loose some height. This is usually harmless, but can sometimes cause difficulties and discomfort for the joint between the upper and lower jaw bones. This is usually indicated by a clicking sensation in the jaw.

To Replace Misshapen Teeth

Aesthetic issues like crooked, twisted, oddly positioned teeth or large gaps can all be corrected with the placement of a new Zirconium crown. The procedure for this is simple – usually requiring no more than some reshaping of the natural tooth that it acts as a locating post for the crown to rest on. In more severe cases a more complicated procedure might be required. This involves the natural tooth being cut off at the gum line, the root hollowed out and a new Zirconium post cemented into place, which allows a solid foundation for the crown. This is also known as a ‘post & core’ build up.

To Overcome Bruxism

Bruxism is a term used to describe the habit of grinding or clenching your teeth – often at night. This grinding can be highly destructive for your teeth – usually leaving them severely worn, chipped or broken as a result. It can also cause prolonged jaw, neck and head pain. Zirconium crowns can be used as part of the treatment for this condition, to help protect the teeth from damage. This is knows as a ‘Prettau’.

How Are Zirconium Crowns Made & Fitted?

Before the crown is fitted we need to first carry out any preparatory work on the teeth. This can range from fitting new implants down to a simple file and shape of the natural teeth. We then take a comprehensive scan of your mouth, and using special software we are able to make a 3D model, which we use to make your ideal crowns.

Once we have an image and a basic crown, we make a test crown from acrylic to test for size and comfort. We fit the acrylic crown to your teeth and make any necessary adjustments before we make the crowns from Zirconium Oxide pellets. The crowns are then prepared thoroughly before the final fitting phase

How Long Will The Whole Thing Take?

We generally recommend that patients plan to arrive in our clinic for the procedure on a Sunday. We can then have all work done and make sure you are ready to fly home with your new smile on the Friday afternoon/evening.