Kinds and types of ceramic crowns

The choice of material in making of dental crowns depends on the case itself. It is defined by the starting point (current condition) and the final result of the case.

Full ceramics, zircon-oxide ceramic and metal ceramic crowns are the most common answer in restoration of a lost dental tissue. Ceramic in these types of dental crowns fulfils important criteria:

• aesthetic
• biocompatibility
• articulation
• stability
• endurance
• abrasion

So called abrasive ceramic is ceramic where the degree of abrasion is higher than initial ceramics, thus having achieved excellent compatibility with dental enamel. Also, the factor of mastication is satisfied, because the degree of teeth consumption is similar to the natural teeth.

Full ceramic crowns

Mostly used in cases, which require high aesthetic degree, especially with frontal teeth.

Characterised by light transmission, thus ideally imitating natural structures of teeth.

Unlike zircon-oxide and metal ceramic crowns, firmness of full ceramic crowns is not high, which makes it perfect choice for frontal and not lateral teeth.

Zircon-oxide ceramic crowns

Best choice when high aesthetic is required. They replace full ceramic crowns when the tooth’s natural colour is darker, because their light transmission is low.

They can be used in smaller prosthetic bridges. Zircon-oxide is not suitable material for larger bridges for insufficient elasticity (possibility of ceramic crack).

Metal ceramic crowns

Excellent choice for circular bridges and for crowns on lateral teeth, for good tolerance of occlusal forces during function of chewing.

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