Zirconia in dentistry
Zirconia is a new generation of dental porcelain that sets new standards for aesthetics, biocompatibility, and clinical performance in dental applications. Find everything you need to know about Zirconia on this page. Last updated: 02/06/20
Zirconia in dentistry
Zirconia dental products
Zirconia compared to other materials
Zirconia procedure & preparation guidelines
The cost of Zirconia dental products
In 1969, Zirconium oxide was first used for medical purposes. There are many uses of Zirconium oxide, but today there are only three types of Zirconia, containing ceramic, used in dental applications:
- Yttrium cation-doped tetragonal zirconia polycrystals
- Magnesium cation-doped partially stabilized zirconia
- Zirconia toughened alumina
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Zirconia has created superior solutions for many different dental procedures. The material is used for procedures that include; Zirconia-Based Dental Posts, Zirconia-Based Crown and Bridge, Zirconia-Based Implant Abutments, and Zirconia-Based Esthetic Orthodontic Brackets.
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PRODUCT-RELATED ARTICLES:
- ZIRCONIA DENTAL CROWNS: Advantages and disadvantages
- ADVANTAGES OF ZIRCONIA IMPLANT ABUTMENTS
- ZIRCONIA DENTAL IMPLANTS – Pros and cons
- ZIRCONIA BRIDGES: Know when to select Zirconia for a bridge
- HIGH TRANSLUCENT ZIRCONIA – The most superior Zirconia product
- HIGH TRANSLUCENT ZIRCONIA: Benefits, wear properties and selection process
- MYTHS ABOUT ZIRCONIA DENTAL CROWNS
Zirconia has many benefits compared to other materials and products such as PFM (porcelain-fused-to-metal) or Titanium. Please compare Zirconia using any of the links below.
COMPARE ZIRCONIA:
- WHY YOUR PEERS CHOOSE ZIRCONIA OVER PFM CROWNS
- COMPARISON CHART: Layered vs. Solid Zirconia applications
- PFM VS Zirconia: Which material is better?
- ZIRCONIA VS TITANIUM DENTAL IMPLANTS
- ZIRCONIA AND IPS e.max RESTORATIONS: Superior esthetics for your patients
- 5 SIGNS YOU SHOULD USE ZIRCONIA DENTAL CROWNS INSTEAD OF PFM
PROCEDURE & PREPARATION GUIDELINES:
- ZIRCONIA CROWNS PREPARATION GUIDELINES
- PLACING A ZIRCONIA SCREW-RETAINED BRIDGE – STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
- FULL ZIRCONIA IMPLANT RETAINED PROSTHESIS – STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
- 3 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN COLORING FULL CONTOUR ZIRCONIA
- EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT FOR A DENTAL PRACTICE: What you need to know
- LITTLE CHANGES THAT WILL MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE WHEN PLACING ZIRCONIA DENTAL CROWNS
- ACHIEVE THE BEST POSSIBLE RESULTS USING ZIRCONIA: Crowns, bridges, and dental Implants
- HOW TO RESOLVE FITTING-ISSUES WITH ZIRCONIA CROWNS
The cost of Zirconia varies depending on the procedure. Other factors that might have an effect on the cost would be the country you are in and the size of the crown or tooth. Overall Zirconia is known to be the most expensive material, however well worth the investment.