Fixed zirconia prostheses with individualteeth (one by one) is the technique that fixes the crowns on each tooth individually, i.e. the crowns are separate and not joined together.Discover our new model of fixed dental prosthesis with teeth separated one by one, made using computerized techniques. It’s our best dental prosthesis on a total implant, made with the best materials and techniques, check it out!
Dentures with fixed crowns allow flossing. With other types of fixed prosthesis, it is not possible to use dental floss for cleaning, as the teeth are made together.
New fixed zirconia prosthesis with individual teeth brings great satisfaction due to its naturalness
However, fixed prostheses with individual teeth are not suitable for those who have lost only one tooth, or teeth in alternating positions.
The procedure to further individualize teeth with a fixed dental prosthesis consists of inserting dental implant pins into the bone. The zirconia crown is then fixed onto a framework, which in turn is attached to the dental implants.
However, the indication for a fixed prosthesis with individual teeth needs to be examined by the implant dentist. In this way, the indication for a dental implant must be made and the feasibility of making this modern type of prosthesis with individualized teeth verified.
In fixed prosthetics with one tooth at a time, there is a reinforcing structure, and then each individualized zirconia crown of just one tooth is cemented onto this structure.
Can I make a more individualized fixed prosthesis in which the teeth look more natural?
In principle, the basic requirements for making fixed zirconia prostheses with individualized teeth are:
Possibility of dental implants: The bone should allow the necessary implant pins to be made. However, if the bone is not sufficient, bone grafting can be carried out in the area.
Small bone volume: Fixed prostheses with more separated teeth require a large volume of components. This is why in cases of severe bone loss or when the patient has lost their teeth a long time ago, it becomes easier.
Fixed dental prosthesis with individualized zirconia crowns of several teeth (the teeth are separated) disassembled. A layer of gum of the same color as the patient’s original gum is applied to the structural part. Each tooth needs to be installed separately during the fixing of the prosthesis.
The main advantages of a fixed prosthesis with one tooth at a time:
It makes flossing possible. This is very pleasing to patients, as they feel they have a natural set of teeth
Fixed dentures with separated teeth offer an extremely natural and comfortable result.
Which materials can be used for prosthetic work on separated teeth?
For the structure: the main material used today for the structure of this type of fixed dental prosthesis is translucent dental zirconia. However, we can also use a very resistant metal as a reinforcing material (hybrid prosthesis), and there are now more technological resins (PEEK) that make it possible to make fixed prostheses.
For dental crowns: to make individual crowns (one by one), we can use any material that is used for this purpose, such as ordinary porcelain crowns. However, we prefer to use translucent dental zirconia, an extremely resistant and aesthetic material.
During the provisional phase, the crowns are made of resin so that we can check the aesthetics and symmetry of the smile together with the patient and make the necessary corrections before finalizing the individualized and customized dental prosthesis.
If you have any questions about pure zirconia fixed prostheses with individual teeth, about the value, price or step-by-step, please contact our team or make an appointment. We’ll be delighted to hear from you!
Temporary teeth, also known as “provisionals” or temporary crowns, have undergone important developments over time. However, until recently provisional prostheses were made without the need for perfection in aesthetics and adaptation, as they would be replaced by permanent dental prostheses.
All about 3D Printed Temporary Teeth /Provisionals
What are temporary teeth for?
Temporary prostheses now allow you to “visualize” the final result of your design or treatment, from something as simple as a crown to an oral rehabilitation of all teeth.
Provisionals today serve as prototypes for permanent restorations and allow you to make a better decision about the size, shape, appearance, function and color of your final restorations.
Temporaries have become an important and necessary part of any smile or bite reconstruction. They serve several other important functions, including:
Protect teeth that have been prepared for a final restoration.
Cover exposed dentin to prevent tooth sensitivity, plaque build-up, cavities and pulp problems.
Prevent unwanted tooth movement.
Allow patients to eat and speak normally.
Maintaining the health and contours of the gum tissue.
Allow patients to test the fit, appearance, comfort and function of their smile makeover or early restoration.
To serve as an example and aesthetic reference when discussing the case with the patient.
Allow functional or bite problems to be solved during the intermediate period in which they are worn.
Save time and money by providing an exact plan of what the final restorations will look like, thus reducing the need for additional procedures, adjustments and remakes.
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Do I have to get a temporary one? Or can I do without?
Temporary teeth: crowns, bridges, fixed or removable prostheses are important for intermediate stages at the dentist. Unless you’re having a one-day treatment (Day Clinic), you’ll always need a temporary dental prosthesis.
If you choose to have a treatment, a temporary restoration is placed on the prepared teeth which offers protection, comfort and aesthetics while you wait for the final restoration to be made and placed.
Temporaries are used while you have crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays and porcelain veneers made for you and sometimes even for removable partial dentures, complete dentures and implant treatment.
Temporary restorations are especially important when several teeth have to be prepared, or when occlusal (bite) or cosmetic changes are foreseen. It is easier to adjust temporary acrylic resin restorations than to modify final permanent restorations made from metal, zirconia, ceramic or metal-ceramic materials.
Here at the ImplArt Clinic we use Digital Dentistry CAD / CAM technology (computer-aided design / computer-aided manufacturing).We can create your restorations in your office – create, bond and fit the permanent restoration in just one session, thus eliminating the need for temporaries.
Temporary restorations are also necessary when there is little or no removal of tooth enamel during the final placement of some porcelain veneers, as may be the case with some types of porcelain veneers (with little or no wear), such as dental contact lenses and ceramic laminates.
The time needed to use a temporary varies from a few days (short term) for simple cases, such as a single crown, to several weeks (medium term) for cases such as inlays, onlays and veneers. Provisionals are required for several months (long-term) for complex cases, such as full mouth reconstruction.
How are temporary crowns made?
They can be done using a direct or indirect technique. A direct technique is performed chairside (in the mouth) by your dentist. An indirect technique requires taking a mold (with putty or an intraoral scanner) of your mouth and making your temporaries outside your mouth and/or in an external laboratory.
When provisionals will need to be used for the long term or as diagnostic tools, laboratory-made provisionals are generally better because their materials provide greater strength and are more resistant to wear and discoloration.
As they more closely resemble the final result of treatment, lab-made temporaries also give you and your dentist a more accurate idea of whether you will be able – or want – to live with permanent restorations in this shape, design and fit.
If your permanent restorations are fabricated in an external dental laboratory, the dentist will make a mold of the teeth to be restored. Molds or digital images of your smile are sent to the laboratory, where a three-dimensional simulation of the desired aesthetic proposal or smile restoration is made.
Temporary prostheses made on a 3D printer in our dental laboratory
3D-printed provisionals in the light-hardening phase
The planning is returned to your dentist so that you can approve the shape, contours and appearance of the proposed treatment together with him. Once the treatment has been approved, your teeth are prepared for the final restorations.
Once the provisionals have been made, your dentist will install the teeth using a temporary cement (glue).
If changes need to be made to the bite or shape of the temporary crown, these can also be made at any time.
Materials used in provisional prostheses
Temporary restorations can be made using different materials. We will select the most suitable material for you, based on your treatment plan and taking into account how long you will need to wear it.
The materials used in the dental office to make provisional restorations include prefabricated acrylic (plastic) crowns, self-curing resins, light-curing resins, bisacrylic resins, composite resins, ceramics and, more recently, resins for 3D printing and resins for computerized milling.
Temporaries made in the laboratory are generally made of acrylic, but the ones we use most (at ImpLArt Clinic) are 3D-printed and those made by milling machines.
Materials for a temporary tooth should be strong, wear-resistant, natural-looking, with good color stability, easily adjustable and capable of producing temporaries with a good fit along the gum line.
Placing and removing provisionals
It’s very important that your provisionals are secure and stable in place. If they fall out, the prepared teeth can shift position and this can cause a change in the way the final and permanent restorations fit together.
Therefore, if your temporary falls out or you have a problem, call your dentist to schedule a brief appointment to have it re-cemented or replaced. Temporary crowns are typically bonded using temporary cement.
The temporary cements that dentists use generally have a soft, creamy consistency and come with a modifier used to loosen the cement when removing them.
When the temporaries are loose enough, your dentist will use finger pressure or an instrument such as tweezers to carefully remove them.
Can the provisional fall? Can it break?
When a temporary crown breaks, it should be replaced quickly. Both to protect the tooth below the crown and to avoid the aesthetic discomfort of having a broken tooth.
How much do temporary prostheses cost?
Generally, there is no separate charge for temporaries, as temporary restorations are a necessary part of many dental treatment procedures.
However, the cost of the temporary depends on different factors, including whether they were made in the dental office by the dentistor created by an external laboratory, the materials used to make them, the types and number of adjustments that may be needed, whether the temporaries are for one tooth or several.
An important cost consideration is how long the temporaries need to be in the mouth. For example, if the temporary is a denture or bridge with a dental implant, it may need to remain in place for six months to a year.
This is sometimes called a “long-term” temporary. In addition, if provisionals are used for aesthetics only, the dental insurance will generally not cover the costs associated with them.
For a more specific estimate, you should discuss the figures with your dentist in consultation. For example, consider that most cases of oral rehabilitation or smile design involve diagnostic planning in order to determine the best way to improve a person’s smile.
Dentists usually charge for this service, and these models can later be used to create temporaries.
How to use temps to view Smile Test Drives
As well as serving a functional purpose, temporary restorations also offer a preview of the final treatment result. If necessary, you can ask your dentist for adjustments to the length of the teeth, shape, color and aesthetics.
Your dentist will technically adjust the temporaries for optimal comfort and functionality, as well as testing your ability to speak naturally. When you and the dentist are satisfied, a new impression will be taken of the 3D-print-approved temporary restorations.
The prototype model of your approved temporaries will then be sent to the dental laboratory, where your final restorations will be fabricated according to this “model”.
In our clinic this is even easier as we work with computerized technologies, so all you have to do is reprint the projected tooth in the new definitive material, whether it’s vitroceramic porcelain or dental zirconia.
In certain clinical situations, temporary restorations can be used to visualize the final results without wearing down the teeth. If you decide that the proposed treatment is not suitable for you, neither you nor your dentist will commit to wearing down the tooth.
In other situations (if there is tooth decay), your teeth should be restored before the temporary ones are made.
Smile test drive
Smile test drive or teeth mockup
A trial smile is a removable acrylic device used during the pre-treatment phase to give you and the dental team a clearer understanding of the expectations for the final result.
To allow you to see the potential result of the proposed restoration in three-dimensional form, a diagnostic wax-up is created and a removable test smile that you can wear in your mouth is made with this wax-up.
In our clinic, this result is planned using computerized models. An experimental smile is made from 3D-printed acrylic.
Once modeled and fabricated, the experimental smile is placed in the mouth. This allows you to instantly visualize, feel and test the result of your new smile with temporary teeth before undergoing permanent tooth preparation.
If you like the expected result, you can choose to continue with the treatment plan. After accepting the treatment, the next step is to get temporaries for the teeth involved.
Temporary prostheses: concerns, care and travel considerations
Provisionals are designed to restore teeth, usually for a short temporary period.
Although today’s temps are realistic, natural and durable, it’s common for some people to have problems with their temps.
Common concerns with temps include:
Temporaries can have a rough feeling that can be irritating to your tongue.
They fall easily.
Teeth with temporary crowns are more sensitive to heat and cold.
It’s harder to chew.
You’re not happy with the way the temps look.
Temporaries can cause bad breath if they are not cleaned properly.
Take care of your provisionals
To face as few problems as possible with your temporary teeth, following the care instructions below can be helpful:
Don’t eat or drink anything hot for at least an hour after your temporaries have been fitted.
So if you feel sensitivity in your gum tissue and teeth, take a mild painkiller and anti-inflammatory according to the instructions. Call your dentist if the discomfort doesn’t subside or gets worse.
Rinse with warm water and salt (1/2 teaspoon of salt in a four-ounce glass) for a few days after placing the temporary to help reduce gum sensitivity.
Avoid sticky foods such as toffee, caramel or chewing gum, as they can dislodge the temporary product.
When brushing your teeth, use a soft-bristled brush to gently massage the gum tissue.
Still floss daily, but pull the floss along the sides of your teeth instead of upwards.
To avoid breakages, don’t chew hard substances such as nuts, ice, peanuts or pencils. If possible, chew on the opposite side of your mouth.
I’m going on a trip and I still have temporary crowns, what should I do?
Depending on the procedure you are undergoing, it may be necessary to remain in São Paulo until the end of a stage of the work or until the final conclusion (rapid treatments in DayClinic).
During this treatment you may need (or want) to wear temporaries / temporary teeth.
Also make sure you discuss this with your dentist before starting any procedure, so that he can schedule the fabrication of your temporaries in time for your trip.
Satisfactory temporaries are especially important when travelling away from the dentist, as it can be more difficult to see the dentist if there are problems with fit, function or the temporary falling out.
Also, if you’re planning a vacation or business trip, complete any necessary dental work before you leave.
If this isn’t possible and you need to use provisional or temporary teeth, let your dentist know your travel plans as far in advance as possible, as this may affect the type of temporaries he will make for you and the strength of the cement used to adhere them.
Before your departure, schedule a preventive check of your temporaries to minimize the possibility of dental emergencies while you’re away.
Translucent cubic zirconia is an evolution of conventional dental zirconia. Dental zirconia is increasingly being used as a material for making a dental crown or even for a fixed prosthesis on dental implants.Translucent Zirconia has certainly come to revolutionize the way dental prostheses are made, since it uses modern computer graphics resources to design the prostheses, and modern 3D milling machines to sculpt them.This makes treatment faster and more comfortable for the patient.
In addition, Zirconia is the most resistant material compared to other types of crownsand allows for results with a high degree of naturalness, being the most similar to the appearance of natural teeth.
First and foremost, one of the greatest advantages of the Pure Zirconia dental crown is its strength and durability.In addition, its modern execution method, which doesn’t require the old mass moldings and only uses a 3D scanner, makes the treatment much more comfortable for the patient.It is therefore an excellent option for those who want metal-free treatment, a situation that is highly valued today with biological dentistry.
Translucent cubic zirconia crown for molar tooth (bottom), with hole for screwing into dental implant
These zirconia structures can be used both for implant prostheses, types of crowns on implants and for crowns on natural teeth.One of the pioneering companies in the development of durable and aesthetic zirconia dental prostheses is the Austrian company AmannGirrbach.Now it is introducing a new type of dental ceramic: Zolid FX translucent cubic zirconia.
It is a fully biocompatible material used to make first-rate prosthetic crowns, not only single-unit, but also bridges of up to 3 units. The main characteristics of Zolid FX are its super-high translucency, high strength and long-term stability.
It is therefore a strong alternative to the already established lithium disilicate (glass ceramic), and can therefore be especially suitable for cases that require high porcelain crown strength. Cubic zirconia crowns can be installed both anteriorly with excellent aesthetics and posteriorly. They can also be used in dental implant treatment.
What is the manufacturing process like?
The Zolid FX cubic zirconia crown is made using computerized CAD/CAM equipment.It starts with milling the rough block on a 3D printer to the shape of the tooth.The zirconia crown is finished with the manual addition of colors and shading so that the crown has natural visual characteristics, like the neighboring teeth.The pure zirconia crown is super aesthetic and is up to 10 times stronger than ordinary (feldspatica) porcelain.
Translucent cubic zirconia crowns are suitable for bruxism patients due to their resistance
Bruxism is an oral functional disorder characterized by involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth. The excessive force generated by bruxism can cause not only muscle and joint pain in simpler cases, but also the destruction of part of the tissues (bone and gum), enamel or the structure of the dental crown in more advanced cases.
It is important to remember that before your permanent porcelain crown is made, you will receive a temporary crown. This is used to check the aesthetics and chewability of the permanent crown.
Translucent zirconia crown for the front teeth. The two central incisor teeth (the largest) were made from pure dental zirconia
However, bruxism can be just as damaging to the structures of prosthetic crowns made from certain materials. For this reason, there has always been a need to develop prostheses with increasingly resistant and stable materials, and at the same time aesthetic (without metals in the structure).
The translucency and strength characteristics of Zolid FX are fundamental to making the prosthetic crown very comparable to natural teeth. The result is extremely aesthetic crowns and restorations with high strength and long-term stability.
ImplArt Dental Clinic only works with materials of the highest quality, developed by serious companies. For example, AmannGirrbach, which only introduces materials and equipment to the market after carrying out numerous tests and research.
The digital all-porcelain crown is a highly efficient ceramic system used to make prosthetic crowns for dental implants.
What are digital pure porcelain crowns made of?
Lithium disilicate ceramics have aesthetic and resistance properties comparable to natural teeth. They are the best and most technologically advanced materials for achieving aesthetic teeth because they are white and translucent, which makes the crown look natural even in the brightest of environments.
e.max ceramic was developed for use in Digital Dentistry Systems, with a 3D printer that sculpts dental prostheses. With this system, the all-porcelain crown can be made quickly, with more strength and naturalness than other materials made by hand.
What is the best material for pure porcelain digital prostheses?
The digital porcelain crown is made as a monoblock, i.e. it has no internal reinforcement layers, as the computer will create the crown from a prefabricated block of dental porcelain.
Example of raw material blocks for computerized dental porcelain EMAX CAD
The Pura Digital porcelain crown is an evolution in the materials used in dental prostheses. With it, it is possible to reproduce details that make the prosthesis similar to natural teeth. With the Cerec System, the e.max crown is made more quickly and precisely, because it is designed on a computer and sculpted by robots.
Very aesthetic look, comparable to a natural tooth;
Range of blocks with different colors and types of resistance for different uses;
Stain-resistant material;
It can be made using the Metal Free technique (no metal in the internal structure). This makes the crown look translucent and much more aesthetic in bright environments.
It can be designed and built quickly thanks to the Cerec system.
To make digitalpure porcelain crowns , we use CAD/CAM techniques:
1 – Intraoral scanner: It all starts with the digital molding of the dental implant with a high-precision color camera that takes images of the oral interior and sends them to the computer.
2 – Computer and software: receives the information captured by the intraoral scanner and carries out the simulation and personalized planning of the dental crown using three-dimensional images.
3 – Machine manufacturing: robots mill the e.max ceramic block based on the computerized design until the shape of the crown is achieved. The result is certainly a piece that is strictly compatible with the patient’s needs.
Pure porcelain crown for natural teeth
It is common for a temporary crown to be made before finalizing the permanent tooth to test whether the computer modeling is correct. Immediately after milling, the piece undergoes a crystallization process at approximately 850°C for 20 to 30 minutes and acquires high resistance, shade and translucency.
When the crown is finished, it is attached to the previously installed dental implant. For your convenience, the Cerec System and e.max ceramics are available at ImplArt Dental Clinic in Brazil. As an alternative to the pure porcelain crown, we now have an even more resistant material, translucent pure zirconia.
If you have any questions about this or other techniques and prices, please make an appointment or contact us. We are located in the Paulista Avenue area/Downtown of São Paulo. We will be happy to assist you.
The metal-free porcelain crown provides aesthetics combined with strength and durability
What is a porcelain crown?
A porcelain crown is an artificial tooth – a dental prosthesis – that resembles in form and function a natural tooth that has been damaged. Porcelain crowns can also be grouped together to make fixed bridges or fixed porcelain prostheses. Here at the ImplArt Dental Clinic in Brazil, we make metal-free crowns using completely computerized systems. We therefore offer our patients the most modern systems and the most advanced results.
What is dental porcelain?
Porcelain is a material that resembles glass and is used to reconstruct teeth. It has a natural color and high resistance. It is also called dental ceramic.
Types and materials of porcelain crowns
In short, there are different types of materials used to make porcelain crowns: the older materials use metal and the more modern ones are metal-free. Porcelain crowns with metal internal structures are called metal-ceramic and crowns with a white structure such as zirconia are called metal-free.
There are also crowns that do not use internal structures and are made using computerized methods. In addition, covering a destroyed natural tooth with a ceramic crown is essential for oral health, as it will restore the patient’s chewing ability and even allow them to eat hard foods.
The advantage of the metal-free porcelain crown is that it is more aesthetic, since pure porcelain is a white material. As a result, the structure is not visible inside the crown even in brightly lit environments. The new generations of porcelain crowns are made using cad/cam methods according to computerized designs and don’t even require layers of internal reinforcement like metal and zirconia. They are made from a single (monolithic) material. These are digital, metal-free porcelain crowns whose main advantages are aesthetics and speed of production.
Translucent zirconia
Another innovative material for making a new porcelain crown is translucent zirconia, a material that is up to 10 x stronger than ordinary porcelain crowns. For this reason, they are highly recommended for the oral rehabilitation of back teeth and in patients with bruxism. Oral rehabilitation with crowns can be carried out on implants, on roots with root canal treatment and on natural teeth without root canal treatment.
Fitting dental crowns requires preparation (tooth wear) so that the crown fits correctly. The main digital technique we use is Cerec 3D, an intraoral molding system with scanners and robotic tooth production.
Before a permanent prosthesis is made, we will make a temporary prosthesis so that you don’t lose your tooth. After the rehabilitation treatment, you will be able to lead a normal life, eat hard food and clean your teeth every day with a toothbrush and dental floss. The ImplArt Clinic specializes in dental prostheses and can offer you a porcelain crown with state-of-the-art technology.
Porcelain crown: advantages and indications
Porcelain crowns are fixed dental prostheses that mimic the shape and appearance of natural teeth. When a tooth is badly damaged, it may be necessary to have root canal treatment and a porcelain crown. By Dr. Roberto Markarian, graduated dentist and specialist in dental prostheses and dental implants in São Paulo, Brazil.
What is dental porcelain?
Choosing the ideal dental prosthesis can lead to confusion when faced with a number of options. Fixed dental prostheses must meet both functional and aesthetic needs. These are the main objectives that determine the choice of the ideal material. Before choosing the material, it is first necessary to understand the differences between the types of porcelain dental crowns. The main one is the reinforcement technique, which is the part required for masticatory efforts. Understand the differences better:
Metal-ceramic crown
The porcelain dental crown is built on a metal structure. It is durable and aesthetic, and can be used on both anterior and posterior teeth. However, in some cases, it may not achieve the best aesthetic result on anterior teeth, because the dark metal inside the prosthesis can leave the crown looking darkened when subjected to intense lighting.
Porcelain crown with metal-free zirconia
This is a porcelain crown mounted on a white zirconia structure, which is therefore metal-free. It is highly durable and has excellent aesthetic results, as the white zirconia of the internal structure leaves the crown with a natural appearance very similar to the natural tooth. The porcelain crown with zirconia can also be fixed on dental implants and is completely computer-engineered and made on a 3D tooth printer. It is also an indication for people with metal allergies.
Pure porcelain crown
It has excellent aesthetic results and great resistance. The material used is lithium disilicate or feldspathic ceramic. Because this ceramic is very translucent, it is not normally suitable for use on darkened teeth or on metal posts.
Porcelain crown for natural teeth with excellent anatomy and aesthetics
How much does a porcelain crown cost?
Treatment prices can only be given after a face-to-face dental consultation. This is because the patient needs to be thoroughly assessed so that our team can understand their functional and aesthetic needs. Only then can we recommend the most appropriate treatment. In many cases, our team will offer a number of treatment options and respective outcome expectations, and the patient is free to choose.
Porcelain crowns can be made quickly in our clinic using our Day Clinic method for porcelain crowns. At the end of the porcelain crown treatment, it is important to maintain good oral hygiene by flossing daily and brushing regularly.
If you are far away, it is possible to have an online consultation, also known as a teleconsultation. This preliminary consultation takes place with our clinical director, Dr. Roberto Markarian, who will be able to make a preliminary assessment of your case and make recommendations for your treatment. This also applies to those who need dental implants, as we can plan your dental implant surgery remotely.
The zirconia prosthesis is a white ceramic used to make the internal structure of a dental implant prosthesis. It is currently considered the most aesthetic material for this purpose, as its shade is very similar to natural dentin and it also allows more light to pass through (translucency).
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Zirconia provides a metal-free crown with high strength and aesthetics
A crown with a zirconia structure is an aesthetic alternative to a metal structure (metal-free crown). Although very resistant, the metal structure can leave the crown looking darkened when exposed to light.
In addition, if the patient has remodeling of the gums over time, a grayish line can appear at the gingival level and cause aesthetic compromise in the smile. For this reason, metal frameworks are often recommended for posterior crowns (which require a lot of strength, but not much aesthetics).
Zirconia implant opens up new rehabilitation possibilities
Image showing zirconia dental implant posts. Both Straumann zirconia implants and the national Neodent Zi implants are available at our clinic.
When you lose a tooth, you can have a zirconia implant placed, which is a piece of white ceramic that sits in place of the tooth root. After healing, you can place a zirconia prosthesis, which is a ceramic cap that sits on top of the implant and looks like a real tooth. This combination has some benefits, such as
Beauty: zirconia is as white as teeth and doesn’t turn the gums gray like metal. What’s more, zirconia is transparent and shines like teeth, making your smile look more beautiful and natural.
Health: zirconia is a material that adapts well to bone and gums without causing allergies or inflammation. This helps with the healing and firmness of the implant.
Resistance: zirconia is a very strong material that can withstand the forces of chewing and does not wear out easily. This makes the implant and prosthesis last longer.
Therefore, the zirconia implant together with the zirconia prosthesis is a good option to recover the function and beauty of lost teeth, with a safe, comfortable and durable material.
Initially, the teeth are scanned using intraoral scanners to generate a 3D digital mold. The design of the crown is made on a computer and executed on 3D tooth printers.
Finally, the crown receives a layer of porcelain that makes it look very similar to a natural tooth and can be fixed onto the dental implant. Among the indications for zirconia crowns on implants are single crowns, bridges and complete fixed prostheses.
image of a fixed zirconia prosthesisimage of a zirconia prosthesis – protocol
Zirconia implant prosthesis with porcelain applied. Above: bare zirconia framework ready for application. Below: porcelain applied to achieve proper form, color and function.
