One of the reasons dentists recommend zirconia is its strength. A fitted zirconia crown can take a lot of pressure from chewing, which makes it ideal for back teeth that work hard every single day.<\/p>\r\n
Then there’s the look. Modern zirconia can be crafted to look close to natural tooth enamel. It may not always have the same translucency as a real tooth especially with some stronger types of zirconia but the difference is often small enough that it’s hard to notice.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 It’s strong enough for chewing, which is a big benefit for molars and other back teeth.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 The design is metal-free. Its a good choice for people who don\u2019t want to see a dark line or metallic edge around the gum.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 It resists staining. That means your morning coffee is still mostly to blame for stains\u2014not your zirconia crown.<\/p>\r\n
Another advantage is that zirconia tends to be accepted by the body. There\u2019s no metal alloy in the crown which’s great for people who prefer a ceramic restoration and want to avoid any metal exposure.<\/p>\r\n
Zirconia isn\u2019t perfect. The material is very hard. While that helps with durability it can cause problems if the crown isn\u2019t made or adjusted correctly. A crown that isn\u2019t polished properly might wear down the tooth over time.<\/p>\r\n
Fit is also important. Even the best zirconia crown can cause discomfort if the bite is off. You might feel pressure when chewing, a sensation when closing your mouth or sensitivity around the tooth.<\/p>\r\n
Traditional zirconia can sometimes look more opaque than tooth enamel. Newer versions have improved this a lot. Dentists still need to pick the right type based on the tooth\u2019s location and how visible it is.<\/p>\r\n
Cost is another factor. Zirconia crowns usually cost more than metal-based crowns. The final price depends on the dentist the lab work and how complex the case is.<\/p>\r\n
Before making a decision it\u2019s worth talking to your dentist about a things:<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 The position of the tooth matters\u2014especially if its a tooth that shows when you smile.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Your bite needs to be checked carefully. A strong crown won\u2019t feel right if it\u2019s sitting too high.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 If looks are a concern ask what type of zirconia is being recommended. Not all zirconia crowns look the same.<\/p>\r\n
Zirconia works well when you need a metal-free crown. It\u2019s a choice for many back teeth that are heavily used and the newer versions have made the appearance much more natural.<\/p>\r\n
Don\u2019t pick zirconia just because it\u2019s known to be the strongest. The location of the tooth matters. Your bite matters.. How the crown is made matters even more than the material\u2019s reputation.<\/p>\r\n
The Pros of Zirconia Crowns One of the reasons dentists recommend zirconia is its strength. A fitted zirconia crown can take a lot of pressure from chewing, which makes it ideal for back teeth that work hard every single day. Then there’s the look. Modern zirconia can be crafted to look close to natural tooth … Continue reading Zirconia Dental Crowns Pros and Cons<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4797","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4797","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4797"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4797\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4818,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4797\/revisions\/4818"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4797"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4797"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4797"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}