Zirconia can be the ideal choice for bridge restorations provided the proper selection and preparation is followed. These CAD/CAM-generated restorations provide an excellent and very precise marginal fit which when combined with exceptional aesthetics can help to increase patient satisfaction.
How do you take care of zirconia teeth?
Caring for Zirconia Crowns Zirconia does not corrode due to the ceramic material, so it can last for several years. Although it is not subject to decay, it is best to brush it and your natural teeth at least twice a day using a soft-bristled toothbrush and nonabrasive toothpaste.
What type of dental bridge is best?
The traditional fixed bridge is preferred in most situations because it offers the most strength for the bridge, from abutment teeth on either side of the pontic. However, if there is no place to fix the bridge on one side of the gap, a cantilever bridge may need to be used.
How do you keep your zirconia teeth white?
Does zirconia change teeth color?
Zirconia is easy to modify, shape the way you need it to be shaped and can be recolored to get a perfect match to existing natural teeth if there is a need to alter the coloration on it. This also means that there is the ability to get a perfect comfort and bite match for the dental patient.
Why you might want tooth bridge over implants?
Improved appearance
What is a zirconium bridge?
Zirconium bridges have become one of the most popular alternatives to standard fixed dental prostheses over the last couple of years. Just like other bridges, a zirconium bridge is used to replace a lost tooth by joining an artificial replacement to adjacent teeth or to an implant that has been placed in the jaw bone.
What is dental implant bridge?
An implant-supported bridge is similar to a regular dental bridge, but it is supported by implants and not by natural teeth. In most cases, when an implant-supported bridge is used, one implant is placed in the jawbone for each missing tooth. Then the crowns are connected to each other to form one piece.
What is a zirconia dental crown?
Zirconia (zirconium dioxide) is a white, powdered metal oxide. It is a ceramic, such as other general dental crown materials. Zirconia is produced from zirconium, a metal with similar properties to titanium. Zirconium is chemically un-reactive and it as well makes a good choice for the dental material.
