We would like to inform you about the 2 most popular types of crowns used in aesthetic dentistry. This guide will be the best comparison about Porcelain crown vs zirconia crown. You will learn the differences between the two clearly and you will be able to decide accordingly. In order to explain the difference between zirconia crown and porcelain crown more clearly, it is worth considering both separately. We prefer to tell you about both crowns in detail and leave the decision to them.
What is the difference between Porcelain crown vs zirconia crown?
Porcelain crown is a structure that does not break easily, and no matter how long it passes, it never loses its shine. Metal backing, light proof. It may be preferred for diastema problems, which are mostly in the front teeth, turned and disfigured teeth, tooth coloring, broken or worn teeth. Zirconium tooth crown content does not contain metal. Zirconium is the closest application to the natural tooth from an aesthetic point of view. They can be preferred on both front teeth and back teeth. Zirconia crown has high tensile strength. It is also often preferred because of its aesthetic posture, texture harmony, robustness and naturalness.
Porcelain crowns are also known as metal-backed ceramic crowns. Therefore, metal bridges to support ceramics are preferred in this technique. Porcelain crowns offers both a dull and matte appearance as it reflects the image of the metal at the bottom. As the underlying metal oxidizes over time, it also leads to problems such as discoloration of the gums. Because the Metal infrastructure is not compatible with the gum, after a while, openings appear on the gum borders, and food accumulates in this part. It needs to change every 8-10 years. Zirconium is a semi-metal. It has light transmittance. Because it directly reflects the color of the tooth itself, it has a natural appearance. It has an extremely high harmony with the gum and prevents the formation of food residues in the teeth. You have teeth that you can use for many years. It is a slightly higher cost method than porcelain crown.
Which is better? Porcelain crown or zirconia crown?
Porcelain crowns are applied only to the front surface of the tooth, without cutting from the tooth or with minimal cutting. It is applied to the teeth one by one. In zirconium, enough cuts are made to accommodate the thickness of the substance. Zirconium is a durable and aesthetic substance. Recently, due to its knowledge of processing, it has also been used in different areas. Computer aided systems have expanded the use of zirconium. Basically, there are deciduous differences between laminated and zirconium.
It is placed only on one side of the laminated tooth. According to the application can be called 1/4, 1/3 crown. Zirconium is restorations applied around the tooth. The application of laminated teeth is applied to the front surface of the teeth and offers minimal material removal with porcelain leaves attached to the tooth. The leaves can be prepared in the desired colors, sizes and shapes. In practice, very little tissue is taken from the tooth without damaging the gum. In this sense, laminated application is a form of preventive treatment. In some cases, it is applied without any etching from the tooth
Is porcelain crown cheaper than zirconia crown?
Crown types are selected by investigating the most appropriate method for the patient after everyone has researched and made the necessary Analyses. Currently, the Most Preferred Dental crowns are porcelain crowns and zirconium crowns. It is applied by dentists by selecting the structure of the tooth and the type of crown suitable for the budget. When performing tooth crown treatment, the doctor first measures the entire or necessary part of the tooth. Superstructure works are made of materials such as metal supported porcelain, zirconium, and metal non-supported porcelain within the dimensions. Dental crowns is performed in 2-4 Sessions. First, the teeth are reduced and rehearsals are performed after measurements are taken. After tooth crowns are made, sensitivity to hot and cold may be experienced for some time. But over time, this sensitivity disappears. When price comparison is made, it is possible to say that porcelain crowns are cheaper than zirconium crowns.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of zirconia crowns?
Zirconium is a white, hard ceramic material and is one of the few new materials that combines the strength of metal with the aesthetic, tooth-like appeal of porcelain. The performance of zirconium coatings is constantly being improved. They are natural and durable. Although zirconium has a closer resemblance to a real tooth than gold and other metals, it actually has a more opaque appearance. Although durability is one of the many advantages of zirconium, there are times when the tooth should be less strong. For example, if your dentist needs to adjust the coating to coincide with your closing, or if he needs to erode the coating because it begins to damage the natural tooth, the strength of zirconium can be considered a disadvantage.
Dentist Yasin Yılmaz was born in 1994 in Kayseri. In 2017, he graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry with a successful degree. In 2017, he began working as a dentist and medical director at a private clinic. In September 2018, he joined Ersoy Hospital Dental Department team where he still works
