Crowns & Bridges
Full-Contour Zirconia
Monolithic, 100% metal-free zirconia — one of the strongest restorations available.
Full-contour zirconia is the current industry standard for crowns. The material is 100% metal-free, which prevents gingival darkening and removes the possibility of exposed metal margins if recession occurs.
Shade-specific colour pigments are infused into the material to bring it closer to the desired tooth colour. Full-contour zirconia is one of the strongest restorations available for patients with bruxing or grinding issues, and CAD/CAM fabrication gives a precise marginal fit that can significantly reduce chair time.
Strength
Indications
- Ideal for posterior crowns and bridges of any span
- Most cost-effective restoration choice
- Limited occlusal space
Benefits
- Long-term reliability
- Healthy tissue response
- Hypoallergenic and highly biocompatible
- Withstands bruxism (grinding)
- Resistant to chipping
- Suitable for anterior crossbite occlusion
- Tooth-coloured material
- Conventional cementation protocol
- Adequate translucency for some vitality while masking dark preparations
Contraindications
- High esthetic demand is difficult to achieve due to the opacity of the material and lack of three-dimensional properties
- Cannot be bonded
Preparation
- Incisal/occlusal reduction: 1.0 mm (2.0 mm for bridges)
- Facial reduction: 1.2 mm (1.5 mm for bridges)
- Cervical reduction: 1.0 mm with bevel or shoulder margin (knife-edge margin is also suitable)
Cementation
- Standard cementation materials and technique
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