Zirconia Crown In Vadodara

Zirconia crowns are one of the most used dental crowns. Dental crowns have evolved through all these years depending upon the requirement and need of the patients. The conventional crowns like PFM (porcelain fused with metal) and all Metal crowns served the dental purpose but some where they were lacking something at some point.

FAQ For Zirconia Crown

ARE ZIRCONIA CROWNS ADVISABLE ?

Yes, zirconia crowns or zirconia caps are great option for both anterior and posterior teeth.
They are biocompatible and so are highly advisable.

ARE ZIRCONIA CROWNS EXPENSIVE ?

Zirconia crowns are expensive but not expensive according to the quality they provide.
They provide excellent and satisfactory results.

HOW LONG DOES A ZIRCONIA CROWN LASTS ?

Zirconia crowns are very strong and durable.
Zirconia crowns can last for years or even lifelong if proper care is taken.
Same as natural teeth, zirconia crowns also need proper care and follow up.

HOW MANY VISITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ZIRCONIA CROWNS ?

Due to all the advances and technology, zirconia crowns are prepared in between 1-2 days.
For patients, they ideally require 2 visits for the complete zirconia crown placement.
The first visit comprises of taking the impression for zirconia crowns.
In second visit, there is the fabrication of the zirconia crown.

Zirconia crowns are one of the most used dental crowns.
Dental crowns have evolved through all these years depending upon the requirement and need of the patients.
The conventional crowns like PFM (porcelain fused with metal) and all Metal crowns served the dental purpose but some where they were lacking something at some point.
If we talk about metal crowns – they were felt a little heavier to some patients but were providing great strength.
Similarly, for PFM crowns, they provide strength as well as appearance. PFM crowns are made from Porcelain which provides aesthetics and metal that is fused with porcelain giving strength.
If we talk about Zirconia crowns, they are also known as All Porcelain crowns. They are entirely made from tooth like material which fulfils the criteria for aesthetics.
Zirconia crowns are made from a material ZIRCONIUM DIOXIDE which is a white metal oxide. Material is like ceramic but extremely close to properties of titanium.
Zirconia crowns are great choice because they are chemically unreactive.

Types of Zirconia Crowns

SOLID ZIRCONIA : They are also called as “MONOLITHIC ZIRCONIA"
- They are opaque and have high strength so particularly used for posterior teeth region.
- Posterior teeth bear immense masticatory force and to withstand those force they need strong dental crowns and are even aesthetically appealing.
LAYERED ZIRCONIA :
- They provide supreme aesthetics.
- They are mostly preferred for anterior teeth.
- They are more translucent and opalescent.

ADVANTAGES OF ZIRCONIA CROWNS/ZIRCONIA CAPS

AESTHETICS:
- They are supremely aesthetic and doesn’t leave any dark line at the border as they are in the PFM crowns.
GREAT STRENGTH.
BIOCOMPATIBLE:
- Zirconia crowns are made from the materials which are highly biocompatible and are suitable in our oral environment without causing any damage.
RESISTANCE TO WEAR.
- Due to its strength and material quality zirconia crowns cannot get worn off.
CORROSION RESISTANCE.
NO CHEMICAL COROSSION.