About Zirconium Crowns in Antalya DentaFLY Clinic

Technology continues to bring new materials to the field of medicine. Metal crowns have been widely used in the past but have been replaced by zirconium as they are light-proof and incompatible with the gums. Zirconium has been preferred very commonly in recent years.

For aesthetics, it is not enough for the teeth to have a white appearance. The prepared teeth need to have some variations just like real teeth. Real teeth have increased light transmittance towards the edges. To capture such a natural appearance, attention should be paid to the properties of the materials.

To prevent a solid, soulless, white appearance on the teeth, zirconium is preferred for its transparent structure. This way, patients achieve a natural tooth appearance.

Recessions may occur in the gums due to aging or different factors. Thanks to their compatibility with gums, zirconium crowns do not pose health or aesthetic problems in future years. The darkening of the gum that occurs in metal-supported crowns is not the case for zirconium crowns.

Since zirconium does not contain metals, it does not cause bad odor in the mouth or affect sense of taste. It is a tissue-friendly substance and does not cause allergies.

With its insulation properties, zirconium minimizes problems in the consumption of hot and cold foods.

When Are Zirconium Crowns Preferred?

Depending on the condition of the teeth, the treatment is decided by the specialist dentist.

1. For a Healthy Mouth and Teeth Structure: Zirconium can be applied in single-tooth crowns, restoring molars, repairing implant teeth, treating crooked teeth, and building dental bridges. It is widely used in patients who do not want to use removable prostheses and who have adequate abutment teeth.

2. For an Aesthetic Smile: Transparent zirconium is preferred to prevent a solid, soulless, white appearance on the teeth. This way, patients achieve a natural tooth appearance.

Recessions may occur in the gums due to aging or different factors. Thanks to their compatibility with gums, zirconium crowns do not pose health or aesthetic problems in future years. The darkening of the gum that occurs in metal-supported crowns is not the case for zirconium crowns.

Since zirconium does not contain metals, it does not cause bad odor in the mouth or affect sense of taste. It is a tissue-friendly substance and does not cause allergies. With its insulation properties, zirconium minimizes problems in the consumption of hot and cold foods.

How Is Monolithic Glass Ceramic Zirconia Made?

Before treatment, the mouth is examined in detail. Panoramic x-rays and photographs are taken to prepare a detailed map. After the map is prepared, the first thing is to maximize the oral hygiene of the patient. Then, the patient is checked for discomfort in the gums. This is followed by efforts to obtain a healthy and aesthetic appearance in the gums.

After everything is ready, the patient is given local anesthesia. Under local anesthesia, the teeth are cut to a certain extent, reduced, and removed from their protective layers. This is a painless procedure.

After shaping, measurements are taken in accordance with the desired design. Zirconia designs are prepared on the zirconium foundation in a laboratory based on these measurements. The design is prepared in about a week depending on the condition of the teeth and is expected to be permanently bonded. Since the teeth are reduced until permanent bonding, temporary crowns are used to give an aesthetic appearance. A few rehearsals are performed to achieve maximum satisfaction before proceeding with the permanent application.

Will I Experience Sensitivity After Applying Monolithic Zirconium Glass Ceramic Crowns?

After the crowns are applied, the teeth experience sensitivity for a certain period, about one month. After one gets used to the teeth, sensitivity disappears.

Gum recovery after the teeth are cut and reduced lasts about ten days.

Patients are expected not to consume anything for three hours after treatment. In the following weeks, they are recommended to consume hard foods slowly by cutting them.