Zirconium veneer is a dental coating method that is frequently preferred and recommended by physicians to achieve a more aesthetic appearance and improve oral health. Zirconium veneer is a functional veneer in terms of oral and dental health. Because it is similar to the natural tooth structure, it offers both a natural and aesthetic appearance.
What is Zirconium Veneer?
Zirconium veneer is a type of coating that is formed by coating the zirconium material, which is a white alloy found in nature in pure and mineral form, around the tooth. Zirconium veneer makes the teeth look natural and aesthetic. The zirconium veneer is resistant to pressure, making the teeth stronger and resistant to abrasion.
Zirconium veneer is the closest coating to the tooth in terms of biological compatibility with gum. Its appearance is quite natural due to its white color, light transmittance and durability. Zirconium veneer does not contain metal and does not cause any allergies. Those who have zirconium veneer are satisfied in terms of aesthetics and health.
What is Frontal Zirconium Veneer?
Front tooth zirconium veneer is a type of veneer that is applied on the front teeth like other dental veneers or used as a bridge to complete the missing tooth.
What are the Advantages of Zirconium Veneer?
Zirconium veneer has many advantages. These advantages are as follows;
- Zirconium veneer is not metal supported. Therefore, it is light permeable. Thanks to this, it adapts to the natural tooth structure. It does not cause darkening of the gums.
- It is durable. It is resistant to external pressure and abrasion.
- It is long lasting.
- It looks aesthetic because of its white appearance.
In Which Situations Is Zirconium Veneer Applied?
Zirconium veneer is applied in the following cases;
- In cases where desired results are not achieved with methods such as bleaching
- In severe discoloring and staining
- In patients who do not want orthodontic treatment for the correction of split, crooked and crooked teeth
- In deformed fillings
A frontal group implant-supported prosthesis is applied, and near-perfect results are obtained.
For Which Ages Is Zirconium Veneer Suitable?
People with permanent teeth can have zirconium veneer for health or aesthetic reasons from any age. However, in zirconium veneer procedures performed until the age of 18-20, gaping may occur due to jaw growth.
How is Zirconium Veneer Applied?
In the first examination, the condition of the teeth is determined. Local anesthesia is applied before the coating process is performed. Then tooth thinning is done. With special devices, the tooth circumference and tips are thinned. The main purpose of this thinning is that the coating that will be placed on it does not look rough. After the thinning process, the measurement is taken. In the laboratory environment, a zirconium substructure in a color suitable for the tooth and a porcelain top are processed to achieve harmony with the tooth. In the final stage, veneer is adhered to the tooth with the help of special adhesives.
