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Dental crowns can play an important role in your oral health. After a tooth damaged by decay or trauma has been repaired, a crown can be securely placed on top to restore structure and protect it from further harm.
With a white, translucent appearance and a smooth, hard texture, zirconia combines the strength of metal alloys with the natural look of porcelain.
Your teeth are put under considerable pressure from biting and chewing. Your crown must be strong and durable enough to withstand these pressures. Consequently, the material of your crown can greatly impact its long-term success.
Made from a non-porous structure, zirconia is up to 200 percent stronger than porcelain. As a result, it can withstand the daily pressure of chewing and biting. Zirconia is also corrosion resistant, withstanding the effects of metal fillings or implants in nearby teeth. With proper care, zirconia can last more than a decade without cracking or chipping.
While metal crowns are often stronger than porcelain options, many patients are dissatisfied with how they stand out. With a white, translucent appearance and a smooth, hard texture, zirconia combines the strength of metal alloys with the natural look of porcelain. Few people can distinguish between natural teeth and zirconia crowns.
With a long history as a successful material in medical implants and artificial limbs, zirconia is highly biocompatible with the human body. The risk of allergy or rejection is therefore very low.
Unlike its metal alternatives, zirconia does not conduct electricity or heat. As a result, zirconia crowns are much less likely to develop bacterial growth, trigger chemical reactions, or migrate to other areas of the body. Overall, zirconia can help maintain a healthy mouth.
Zirconia crowns take up minimal space in the tooth, and are made to fit in a very small space. This can leave more of your original tooth intact, retaining more of its structure than metal or porcelain crowns.
Our practice offers Prettau® zirconia dental restorations, which are made of safe, biocompatible materials. They have a smooth exterior, which prevents abrasion to the surrounding teeth and gum tissue. Our technicians can seamlessly integrate Prettau® zirconia dental crowns into your smile, using custom coloring techniques.
At Astoria Dental Group, we strive to provide outstanding dental care, and always customize our care to fit your personal, oral health needs. With zirconia crowns, you can enjoy a natural-looking, attractive smile for many years to come. Contact us today to learn if zirconia crowns are the right option to help protect and support your teeth.
Our cosmetic dentists Drs. Clifford Degel and Carmen Every-Degel provide world-class dental care in a caring and friendly environment. Residents in Queens, Long Island, and throughout NYC trust them to create beautiful, healthy smiles.
With over 35 years of experience helping patients maintain, restore, and revitalize their smiles, Dr. Clifford Degel is considered a top dentist in Queens. Dr. Degel is known for exquisite cosmetic and restorative dentistry work at his state-of the-art, full service practice, Astoria Dental Group.
Recognized as a top Invisalign® dentist, Dr. Every-Degel provides dramatic transformations with the discreet, convenient system, along with various cosmetic treatments such as smile makeovers and other procedures designed to deliver a brighter, more brilliant smile.
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