A dental veneer with monolithic zirconium is a type of veneer made without the use of porcelain on zirconium.
What is a Monolithic Zirconia Crown?
A dental veneer with monolithic zirconium is a type of veneer made without the use of porcelain on zirconium. In this method, the natural-looking coating is achieved without using porcelain by designing zirconium and coloring the zirconium. In monolithic zirconia, a new monolithic coating method is followed in blocks.
Monolithic, Standard Zirconium Coating Differences
While classical zirconium is applied sequentially to the teeth, monolithic zirconium is applied as a single piece, that is, in blocks.Thanks to the monolithic application of monolithic zirconium, it is more durable than the classical zirconium coating.
While there is no use of porcelain in monolithic zirconium, porcelain is contained within the classical zirconium coating.With monolithic zirconium, higher light transmittance and more natural-looking coating details are obtained compared to classical zirconium.
In addition to these differences, since monolithic zirconium does not include the provision of metal infrastructure and the stage of shaping with porcelain, it allows the completion of the coating treatment period in a shorter time.
Monolithic Zirconia Crown Advantages
It has an appearance that matches the natural tooth color and mimics the transparency of natural teeth. Therefore, a very aesthetic appearance can be obtained.Since there is no metal coating, these coatings are not visible on the gum line when the patient smiles.
Therefore, it is ensured that the patients can smile more easily with self-confidence.In addition to being compatible with natural teeth, it does not have any allergic effects.Zirconium is a very durable material. Therefore, it is resistant to conditions such as wear and tear.
It is a substance that can tolerate chewing and biting forces. For this reason, the bending strength is also very high.Zirconium crowns adhere to teeth very well.It is a very advantageous treatment for those who want to look natural and young.
Breaks called chipping are not seen in monolithic zirconium veneers.It is possible to capture the natural tooth color by using special staining solutions. Monolithic zirconia, which has high biocompatibility, provides a natural tooth appearance with high translucency properties as well as non-porous structures.
Monolithic Zirconia Crown Disadvantages
Considering the disadvantages of monolithic zirconium coating, it is more costly than other treatment applications. In addition, the laboratory stages are very difficult when performing the monolithic zirconium coating process. There is a laboratory process that has no room for error and requires sensitivity.
