Healthy, attractive teeth are a status symbol in our society, standing for health and prosperity. Hardly anyone, therefore, wants to go without dental prosthetics that are not only functional but, above all, also meet aesthetic expectations. Until now, dental prosthetics have predominantly been made using metals, yet patient demand for metal-free restorations is rising steadily.
Why zirconia for dental prosthetics?
More and more patients, young and old alike, no longer want metal in their mouths, for a variety of reasons. Beyond this, they also want their dental prosthetics to be highly aesthetic, functional and long-lasting. Prosthetics made of zirconia (zirconium oxide) combined with ceramic fulfil these desired properties. Particularly for the front and back teeth, patients prefer an all-ceramic restoration that comes especially close to natural teeth, while any visible appearance of metal should be avoided as far as possible. Zirconia is increasingly replacing the metals used until now, such as gold alloys, which used to be considerably more popular but no longer correspond to today's aesthetic ideals.
Zirconia is suitable for various types of dental prosthetics such as bridges, crowns and implants. It replaces the classic metal alloy without any loss of the required properties. The material is extremely resilient and makes the prosthetic very stable. Zirconia weighs less than metal, making it light and comfortable to wear. As it conducts heat and cold only to a limited extent, sensitivity to hot and cold can be reduced. This high-performance ceramic is particularly well tolerated by allergy sufferers, as metal alloys can be dispensed with entirely. It is also considered gentle on the oral mucosa and biocompatible.
In view of rising precious-metal prices, zirconia is also a cost-effective alternative to dental prosthetics containing metal components. Taking all these aspects into account, zirconia represents an aesthetic, stable, biocompatible and economical alternative to metal alloys.
Zirconia milling technology in our own laboratory
At our practice, we offer you this high-quality material for your dental prosthetics. In line with the ongoing advances in digital dental technology, we use zirconia milling in our in-house laboratory to produce individual dental prosthetics for our patients. Advanced milling technology combined with the high-performance ceramic zirconia enables us to craft quality dental prosthetics for you that meet your aesthetic expectations and are functional and long-lasting, at reasonable prices.
Do you have questions about zirconia? We provide professional advice on metal-free dental prosthetics with zirconia. Make an appointment and we will be happy to advise you. We will also explain the possible restoration options and the expected out-of-pocket costs.
