Zirconia restorations

Crowns, Bridges, Veneer, inlay/onlay, full mouth implant(all on x)

Zirconia restorations are made from zirconium dioxide, a white powdered ceramic material. Its ceramic properties and the fact that is milled from a single block make it a strong dental prosthetic. In fact, its strength allows for far thinner dental crowns than those made with metals. Zirconia restorations have excellent strength while being fully ceramic and are made by CAD CAM technology, hence they offer enhanced precision and fit while having great aesthetics.

  • Advantages

    • Excellent Strength
    • Good Aesthetics
    • Less gap needed(0.6mm) compared to other materials
    • Excellent precision due to CAD CAM technology

  • Disadvantages

    • Not as strong as metal based restorations for long splinted bridges with a lot of pontics
    • EMAX has slightly better aesthetics

  • Specifications

    • In monolithic form can have varying strengths 550 - 1300 mPa depending on translucency
    • Can be made in cutback form and layered with porcelain for enhanced aesthetics