Prosthetic Dental Treatments
What are zirconium crowns?
Duration: 5 days
The element Zirconium, a white hard metal, is used in dentistry as "zirconia (zirconium dioxide)". It is a bio-compatible restorative material with very high fracture resistance. It is also a suitable choice for patients who are allergic to metal elements such as nickel-titanium. Zirconium crowns can last up to over 30 years.
Which cases zirconium crowns are for?
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In cases where old coatings will be replaced and an aesthetic result is aimed
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In teeth with enamel loss
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In cases of hereditary tooth discoloration, structural enamel defects
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Teeth with large, fragmented and colored fillings
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In cases where orthodontic treatment cannot be planned or is not suitable
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As a bridge in the back group teeth (excluding long toothless spaces)
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Excessive loss of substance, wear on teeth
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In over implant prostheses
