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Zirconium Dental Veneers

Zirconium dental veneers are one of the aesthetic treatment solutions that have gained popularity in dentistry in recent years. Based on the element zirconium, it has a color in white and silver tones. Teeth can be covered in a healthy and aesthetic way with materials obtained from the element zirconium with an atomic number of 40. Due to its superior similarity to the natural tooth structure, zirconium has started to be used in dental veneer treatments.
There are many treatment methods available in dentistry. While some dental treatment techniques are used to relieve pain or sensitivity, the goal of some treatments is to provide functional and aesthetic improvement. Dental veneers both restore the lost function and look aesthetically pleasing. In summary, the purpose of dental veneers is to correct discoloration and deformities in teeth. Many different materials can be used for dental veneers. Currently, the most commonly used coating materials by dentists are metal, porcelain, ceramic, zirconium and composite structures.
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Zirconium Veneers Highlights

It is important to obtain a natural and satisfactory result that will meet aesthetic expectations in dental veneer treatments. Zirconium dental veneers are frequently preferred due to their strong physical properties and aesthetic appearance. So, what are the advantages that make Zirconium dental veneers the reason for preference? 

  • Thanks to its transparent structure, it transmits light and provides an aesthetic appearance.

  • Can be produced in a wide variety of colors and tones

  • Undesirable discolorations on the supported tooth or implant can be completely camouflaged.

  • It is easily used in metal allergies (Nickel allergy, etc.)

  • Harmless to human health, biologically compatible

  • Finishing can be achieved by obtaining a perfect and shiny surface.

  • It can be worked in a much thinner structure than traditional metal-based porcelain coatings. In this way, it does not require removing more material from the tooth surface.

  • Provides aesthetic treatment solutions in cases where orthodontic treatment cannot be applied with braces or transparent plaques (crooked teeth, split teeth, crooked teeth, etc.).

  • Provides successful results in dental bridge treatments if implant treatments cannot be applied in case of missing teeth.

Zirconium Veneers Application Areas

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Zirconium dental veneers can be used to repair structural deterioration caused by tooth loss or tooth decay. Thanks to zirconium crowns, aesthetic expectations such as color or size mismatch in teeth can be easily met. For which situations can Zirconium dental veneers be used?

  • In cases where worn old tooth coatings will be renewed for a more aesthetic result

  • In cases where tooth enamel is missing or damaged

  • Permanent tooth discoloration or physical disorders of enamel

  • In the presence of old, large and worn fillings

  • Crowded teeth that are not suitable for orthodontic treatment with braces or clear aligners

  • In dental veneer or dental bridge treatments to be applied on molars

  • In teeth with large volume of substance loss and worn teeth

  • Fixed tooth coatings to be made on implants 

As written above, zirconium dental veneers have many different uses. Although it tries to be explained with detailed information, the most appropriate treatment plan can only be created after the physician's clinical examination. As an alternative to zirconium dental veneers, there are various treatment methods such as Emax, IPS Empress, Laminate Veneer (leaf porcelain) and bonding

What is the Zirconium Dental Treatment Process?

The stages of the treatment, which will be the answer to the most curious questions of those who have or want to have zirconium tooth coating, proceed as follows:

  1. Detailed intraoral examination and x-ray examination

  2. In the presence of caries, root canal treatment or calculus in the teeth, these treatments are performed first.

  3. A minimum level of abrasion is made on the teeth to be covered with zirconium, and an area to surround the teeth is created.

  4. Measurements are taken with digital or traditional silicone materials

  5. Temporary veneers are applied to protect the teeth until the zirconium veneers arrive.

  6. In an average of 1 week, zirconium veeners are ready to be applied.

  7. Temporary dental veneers are removed and zirconium veneers are attached to the teeth with strong adhesives.

  8. Polish is applied if necessary with final corrections and zirconium crowns are ready to use.

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