Zirconia Aesthetics

Zirconia has been widely used in the medical field for over 20 years, due to its strength, durability and performance under pressure. Its popularity as an alternative dental implant material is increasing as patients are moving toward more hypoallergenic and holistic (non metal) options to replace their missing teeth.

Recent studies have even suggested that Zirconia restorative works retain less plaque and bacteria and therefore can be a more biologically favorable alternative. With this cutting edge technology bacteria and plaque retention around the gums is virtually eliminated, greatly reducing the risk of inflammation and infection.

Some advantages of all-ceramic crowns include:

• Strength and durability. Ceramic is very strong. It is able to stand up to all the rigors of everyday eating, speaking, and drinking.
• Natural look. The ceramic is shade-matched to blend in seamlessly with the surrounding dentition. The crowns are carefully designed to complement a patient’s natural bite and facial aesthetics.
• No allergic reaction. Some patients have allergic reactions to metal crowns, but that should never be an issue with all-ceramic restorations.
• Mercury free. Some types of metal restorations contain a significant amount of mercury, which is a known toxic substance. All-ceramic crowns are completely without mercury.
• Low risk of infection. A ceramic crown provides excellent protection for the tooth/implant beneath it. Bacteria are unlikely to sneak beneath it and cause an infection.
• No metal absorption. Metal crowns may release trace amounts of metal, which then get absorbed into the bloodstream. That is not a risk with all-ceramic crowns.

Because zirconia implant restorations are so advanced, extreme precision and attention to detail must be given to the orientation and angle when implants being placed. Utilizing advanced technology like 3D cone beam imaging and guided implant surgery, the doctor brings a highly specialized and custom approach, so your new teeth will be placed with the highest level of precision.

All ceramic restorations is highly recommended both for implants and natural teeth preservation. Zirconia crowns are ideal for front teeth restoration as they are translucent and look exactly like your natural teeth.