Zirconium Treatme

Zirconium is the most preferred coatings in aesthetic applying with its appearance similar to the natural tooth structure. In zirconium coatings, a strong white alloy called zirconia is used instead of metal in the substructure of metal porcelain coatings. Zirconium coatings are obtained in the closest appearance to natural teeth to feldspathic porcelain processed on zirconium, which has very high aesthetic properties.

The fact that the light transmittance of zirconium porcelain is very close to natural teeth gives a more aesthetic and natural appearance. Coloring does not occur due to the use of products such as cigarettes, coffee. It is a material with a fairly high gum fit. Zirconia, which is a very durable material, can be used to make force-resistant prostheses. It is also the ideal treatment material for patients with metal allergies.

Zirconium coatings can be used in many areas, including in patients who are dissatisfied with the appearance of their teeth, bridge prostheses used to treat dental deficiency, broken teeth, when there is too much substance loss in the tooth to be filled, discolored teeth, and implant-mounted prostheses. It is necessary to prefer zirconium especially in cases where metal reflection on metal porcelain coatings in the anterior region may aesthetically disturb patients. With the zirconium coatings to be made for a single tooth, the aesthetics closest to the natural teeth in its neighborhood are obtained.

Zirconium coatings are produced by the technician with digital systems. For this reason, the problems that may occur during the rehearsal stages are minimized and the treatment period lasts quite short. For patients who are not satisfied with the position of their teeth but do not want to undergo long-term orthodontic treatment, an aesthetic and natural smile can be achieved in a short time with zirconium coatings to be applied on their own teeth.

When zirconium coatings are made, the teeth are shaved and reduced to a certain extent by the doctor. Mouth measurement is taken with sensitive measurement materials and the measurements are sent to the laboratory. The tooth color is determined by the joint decision of the patient and the physician. Porcelain is processed on the zirconium substructure in accordance with the specified color and dimensions, and the teeth are glued with patient-specific adhesives. This process is completed in about 4-7 days. During this time, temporary teeth are made for the patient to prevent the patient from remaining toothless during the treatment.

The advantages of zirconium coatings are as follows:
» It provides a natural and very aesthetic appearance because it transmits light.
» Because zirconium does not stain, it is not affected by colorants such as tea, coffee, cigarettes.
» It does not cause plaque accumulation, its surface is smooth and slippery.
» Since zirconium does not contain metal, there will be no aesthetic complaints caused by metal reflection on the teeth over time.
» It does not lead to bad breath.
» Since they do not contain metals, they can be easily used for those with metal allergies.
» The gum fit is a fairly high material. For this reason, it is more aesthetic and the likelihood of developing gum disease is also low.
» They are quite durable materials. They are not damaged as a result of biting.



What are the things to be considered after having a zirconium coating?
After having a coating, attention should be paid to oral hygiene, veneers and natural teeth should be brushed 2 times a day, dental floss should be used. Dental floss called super floss can be used so that there is no accumulation of nutrients under the coating. After the coating is done, patients can use it as their own teeth, but movements such as breaking nuts with a tooth, opening a bottle cap, and biting excessively hard foods, which can also damage the natural tooth, can also damage the coatings.

Will the zirconium coatings come out of place?
Since zirconium coatings are prepared with digital systems, the margin of error is very small and therefore they are usually not temporarily glued. Permanent adhesives, on the other hand, are quite strong, so they are not expected to dislodge. If it is felt that the teeth are loosening, the adhesive is decreasing, you should go to the dentist for a check-up.

At what age can zirconium be made?
Fractures that occur in the tooth at a young age, extensive caries, aesthetic disorders and similar reasons may require coating. If it can be expected in the veneers to be made for permanent teeth, it is recommended to wait for the ages of 18-20, when growth and development will be completed. Because in cases where the development of the jaw continues, spacing may occur, as the tooth being coated will remain fixed. However, even in milk teeth, zirconium coatings are made in cases where necessary. For this reason, the most correct decision should be made by the dentist specifically for the patient.

 
How long is the life of zirconium?
The fact that the teeth and gums under the coating are healthy has a significant impact on the life of both the teeth and the coating. For this reason, the continuity of health and the long life of the coatings can be ensured with a dentist check-up to be performed every 6 months. In cases where oral hygiene is not paid attention to, the teeth under the coating may rot, gum harmony may deteriorate.

What treatments are required for zirconium plating?
It is very important that the gums are healthy in order to be able to cover a tooth. For this reason, if necessary, the gums are restored to health by procedures such as tartar cleaning, curettage. If there are caries on the tooth to be covered or on neighboring teeth, filling and root canal treatment are performed. In order to provide the necessary aesthetics, it may be necessary to shave the teeth down to the part close to the nerve, especially in complicated teeth, in this case, the nerves are removed by performing root canal treatment to the tooth.
 

What is the difference of zirconium from metal porcelain veneers?
Porcelain are materials with high aesthetic properties, but they need to be supported by a substructure in order to be durable. When this substructure is metal, the porcelain used to hide the gray color of the metal becomes more opaque and it is more difficult to give the appearance of natural teeth. Thanks to zirconia, which is a white and highly durable material, aesthetics are achieved both in the desired naturalness and strong coatings are made. While very good results can also be achieved with metal porcelain in the back area and in patients whose aesthetics are not very important, zirconium coatings are usually recommended in the front area. Metal porcelain coatings can leave a strange taste in the mouth and cause a bad smell, but the presence of zirconium coatings in the mouth will not even be noticed. The cost of zirconium coatings is higher than metal porcelain coatings. 

Do zirconium coatings break?
Fractures may occur in zirconia, which is highly resistant to abrasion, due to reasons such as trauma, insufficient cutting or materials used. There are repair kits for small fractures, they can be treated in the patient's mouth in one session. However, it is necessary to replace the prosthesis in large fractures that will cause the appearance of the substructure.