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All-ceramic crowns have created a new standard in cosmetic dentistry. The advantage of all-ceramic crowns compare to the traditional metal-ceramic crowns (porcelain fused to metal crowns) is their ability to permit better light transmission through the body of the tooth, creating a completely natural appearance. With no black line at gum level and made to match your natural teeth in their size, shape and color, an all-ceramic crown provides a very natural looking restoration and smile.
The predominant material choice for all-ceramic crowns today is either zirconia, or aluminous materials. They provide a metal-free esthetic option with a number of benefits.
| BENEFITS of all-ceramic crowns |
- Biocompatible
- Outstanding marginal fitting
- Exceptional strength with high fractural resistance
- Excellent esthetics and translucency
INDICATIONS
- Single Crowns
- 3-unit, 4 unit, 5 unit and 6 unit Bridges
- Cantilever Bridges
- Maryland Bridges
- For implant abutments
Zirconia is a high-tech ceramic material that is characterized by its outstanding stability and bio-compatibility, as well as strength levels that are significantly higher than other all-ceramic materials. |
