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ZIRCONIUM Zirconium is the name of the material used for the substructure of aesthetic crowns and bridges. It has been developed as an aesthetic treatment option as an alternative for patients who cannot use metal-supported bridges due to their aesthetic disadvantages from the past to the present.
When Do We Prefer Zirconium Teeth? We primarily choose zirconium teeth for aesthetic purposes; they are used in treating advanced color changes that do not respond to whitening methods, in cases like diastemas (gaps between teeth) where orthodontic treatment is not chosen, for slightly misaligned or rotated teeth, for restoring teeth with old, damaged fillings, for restorations of teeth with excessive material loss, in the use of bridges or crowns on posterior teeth, on anterior group implants for prosthetics, and to achieve aesthetic smiles.
What Are the Aesthetic Advantages of Zirconium? The greatest advantages of zirconium prostheses are their translucency, similar to natural teeth. This ensures they do not create an artificial appearance in the mouth. The metal substructure of classic porcelain crowns creates an opaque look on teeth, making them appear lifeless and artificial. Zirconium crowns overcome this issue.
Zirconium is a material compatible with tooth tissue. Unlike metal-supported prostheses, it never shows discoloration similar to bruising at the neck of the tooth or on the gums, and it does not cause gum recession. Even if gum recession occurs due to reasons such as incorrect brushing, it does not create an aesthetically displeasing appearance. Since zirconium material does not contain metal, it poses no risk of causing allergies.