Zirconium Tooth
Zirconium Crowns (Veneers)
Zirconium dental coating has become one of the most preferred coating methods in recent years.
Nowadays, dental aesthetic awareness has developed considerably and the demand for more beautiful teeth has increased in society, especially with smile designs. Today, when the digital revolution is taking place, dental practices have also increased the use of digital technologies by taking their share from this. As a result, digital impressions, digital models or model-free designs, and computer-aided designs have become routine practice in daily dental practice. In cases where full dental coverage or bridges are required, zirconium restorations are preferred in digital workflows with different aesthetic and hardness classes. Zirconium teeth are one of the different applications developed in recent years regarding dental aesthetics. So what is zirconium tooth? What are zirconium tooth models? Frequently asked questions about zirconium.
Zirconium tooth restoration is a type of coating applied mostly to eliminate severe caries, tooth fractures and discoloration of teeth. yttrium tetragonal stabilized zirconia (Y-TZP) crystal is used for use as a dental ceramic. Although its fragility continues, its transparency feature has been improved, especially with the new generation monolithic forms produced in recent years. Thus, it has the feature of imitating the naturalness of the teeth that are tried to be created similar to them.
In addition to commonly used dental coatings such as metal, porcelain and ceramic, zirconium has become popular in recent years with its durability and ability to imitate nature. Teeth can wear out and even break for certain reasons. Tooth decay, injuries and aging are the most common causes of tooth damage. Clenching, grinding the teeth, improper bite, and chewing on hard objects cause the teeth to lose their shape over time, and their size may decrease.
Zirconium coating is preferred for the following reasons:
Preventing breakage and loss of weak and cracked teeth
Preventing the opening of moving gaps between teeth
smile design
Development and correction of chewing
of large fillings, dental implants and teeth weakened after root canal treatment
Making teeth whiter
What are the Features of Zirconium Dental Coatings?
Zirconium is an element that has ceramic properties but is in the metal group in the periodic table. It does not have the flexibility feature like metals, but has a strength comparable to metals in terms of bite resistance. In metal-supported porcelain crowns, fractures may occur over time when the porcelain separates from the metal due to chewing forces. However, developed monolithic zirconium crowns are one piece and do not cause such surface fractures called " chipping " when no porcelain layer is added on them.
When it comes to zirconium dental coating samples, we usually focus on two types. These are infrastructure zirconium and full contour zirconium.
There are no additives in zirconium dental coating. Glass ceramic and dental It is considered stronger, harder and more resistant to fractures compared to composite . Thanks to this structure, it has a structure that can prevent cracking, breaking and chipping in the teeth underneath. The features of zirconium dental coating are as follows:
Strength: It has a structure that absorbs the chewing forces of especially the back teeth and is as stress resistant as natural teeth.
Lifespan: There are studies showing that zirconium dental coatings are as long-lasting as classical metal alloys.
Compatibility: Since zirconium is in the class of biocompatible materials; It is very unlikely that the body will have an inflammatory or immunological reaction.
Applicability: Dental veneer is an application that requires time. This process begins after other treatments such as fillings and bridges are performed on the teeth. If dentists wish, they can prepare zirconium coatings themselves and apply them in two consecutive sessions. In the first session, space is made in the teeth for zirconium and the teeth to be studied are copied. In the second case, a zirconium coating suitable for the tooth is delivered.
How is Zirconium Coating Done?
Zirconium dental coating can be applied in a short time after all measurements and preparation are made. Unless necessary, the procedure can be performed with local anesthesia without the need for sedation .
How Long Does Zirconium Dental Coating Treatment Take?
During the zirconium coating process, first of all, the teeth planned to be coated are prepared. Your temporary teeth will be delivered on the same day. With digital dentistry applications, delivery times for permanent teeth have been shortened. The final stage can be done in 2-4 days, depending on the workflow of the laboratory.
How Long is the Life of Zirconium Coating?
Although zirconium teeth will be understood in the long term as a newer method, it can be said that they have a lifespan of at least 5 years. Monolithic zirconiums are said to be even longer lasting. The average lifespan of zirconium dental coatings is between 5-10 years. Of course, the life of the coating cannot be determined only by the quality of the material. Depending on how much oral hygiene you provide, the lifespan of zirconium teeth may vary. As after every dental procedure, effective tooth brushing at least twice a day and regular dentist check-ups contribute positively to the life of the restorations . The reasons that will shorten the life of zirconium dental coating can be listed as follows:
Untreated teeth clenching problem
Crushing ice or other crusty foods with teeth
Opening packages and bottles with teeth
poor oral hygiene
Stinging or tenderness may be felt after the coating. With zirconium coating, toothache gradually decreases and disappears within a few weeks, depending on the adhesive used.