What is a zirconium tooth?
It is a white alloy applied instead of gray metal, which is the infrastructure of classical porcelain bridges and prostheses.
What are the reasons for choosing zirconium teeth?
More for aesthetic purposes; in the treatment of advanced color changes that do not result in bleaching methods,
It is used as a bridge or veneer on the posterior group teeth, in discrete or slightly perplexed and turned teeth such as diastema for which orthodontic treatment method is not chosen, in old fillings with damaged structure, in restoration of teeth with excessive material loss,
It is preferred for anterior group implant prostheses and to provide smile aesthetics.
What are the advantages of zirconium teeth in terms of aesthetics?
With its light transmittance feature, a natural image is captured just like normal teeth. The enamel of healthy teeth transmits light completely.
Metal, which is the substructure of the classical porcelain coating, creates an opaque appearance on the teeth. This causes the teeth to look lifeless and artificial. This is prevented with zirconium coating.
