Zirconium has quickly become the material of choice for a variety of restorations in the modern dental world, including veneers, crowns and bridges. It is known for its durability and aesthetic appearance. However, it also offers strong, long-lasting and natural-looking application.
Zirconium is a highly durable material. It is made of zirconium oxide, which is a biocompatible material as it is used as a dental coating. This type of coating is known for its durability and for providing an image very close to the translucency of natural teeth. For these reasons, it is considered superior to other coating materials.
Zirconium Tooth Veneers
Zirconia veneers are highly durable dental veneers. Unlike porcelain veneers, which can chip or crack under pressure, these veneers can withstand the rigors of daily use, making them applicable even for bruxism sufferers or patients who have a habit of clenching or grinding their teeth.
This type of veneer;
- Can be used on all teeth.
- It is durable.
- It is aesthetically advantageous.
- Compatible with the body.
This type of coating is also frequently used for aesthetic dentistry applications. Because it gives results very close to natural teeth compared to other alternatives. They offer a natural-looking solution for a range of dental problems, including discolored, worn, chipped or misaligned teeth. Thanks to the material’s light-reflective properties, veneers made of zirconium match the natural tooth color and translucency. This results in an indistinguishable appearance that is integrated with natural teeth.
Dental applications made with zirconia material have a serious and important place in the field of restorative dentistry. It offers a reliable and stylish solution for various dental restorations with its superior durability and natural aesthetics.
How Are Zirconia Veneers Made?
The process of creating zirconia dental veneers may vary depending on the reason for this application. These veneers can be used in almost every application from implants to bridge procedures to front tooth restorations. Accordingly, some differences may arise in the application and production process.
However, the process often includes the following stages;
- After tooth impressions are taken, they are sent to the dental laboratory.
- The process of preparing the zirconium restoration
- After the digital design is completed, it is produced with high-tech devices.
- The color and other features of the created zirconia crown are completed.
When the final product is ready, it is sent back to the dentist who bonds the zirconia restoration to the patient’s tooth, resulting in a strong, durable and aesthetically pleasing dental restoration.
Zirconia veneers provide a comfortable treatment result that does not create a foreign sensation in the mouth. Other advantages of the application also make it preferred by many patients.