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1 Porcelain fused to Zirconium

Porcelain fused to Zirconium

Its advantage is that is extremely accurate and quite aesthetic. The disadvantage is that it needs more time and is more expensive due to the specific technology. Zirconium oxide (yttrium-stabilized) is a high-performance ceramic which has been used successfully since the seventies for orthopedic purposes i.e. hip joints, finger joints etc. Research proves that the mechanical properties of zirconium oxide remain sufficient even after 50 years. Compared with other dental ceramic materials available on the market zirconium oxide displays the highest flexural and tensile strength. Almost all constructions of dental restorations can be carried out with this material. The zirconia blanks produced in our own production are available in 7 different sizes. The seven different sizes are available each in 16mm and 22mm height.

Characteristics

No black margins (as in the case of porcelain fused to metal)
Extremely solid
Metal free dental restoration
Excellent biocompatibility
High translucency

Zirconium is one of the oldest and most abundant elements in the terrestrial crust and it is the basis for Zirconium oxid (yttrium stabilized Zirconium dioxid). This first-class-performance material was successfully used for artificial limbs and joints in the medical field in the last decades and now, this material, which is very difficult to process, is also available to the dental industry. Due to its excellent biological characteristics, Zirconium is nowadays the preferred material for dental restorations. Tests revealed that in case of the use of zirconium no allergic reactions in the oral cavity area are to be expected in the mouth area. In case of correct constructions, firmness is given even after 50 years. Almost any kind of dental restoration is possible in zirconium. It is possible to make bridges of all sizes, cemented or screwed, also implant superstructures can be realized with this material.

Zirconium’s translucency favours the aesthetic and natural look of the dental restoration. Those characteristics are enhanced by the possibility to colour the frame structures with 16 different colour liquids. This fact guarantees longevity, because there are no black margin in case of age-related retreat of the gums, as this might be the case with metal restorations. Furthermore this very acid-proof material prevents the absorption of pollutants and makes cleaning easier.