Due to the advanced techniques the dental prostheses manufactured on the basis of ceramic materials feature with high strength and aesthetic attractiveness. They almost completely imitate natural teeth.
Ceramic prosthodontics is one of the most popular procedures in the situations where a foretooth prosthesis is necessary, and there are high requirements in terms of its natural appearance. Such prosthesis almost does not differ from the natural tooth.
Types of Ceramic Prostheses
Depending on ceramic material the structures are can be divided into several types:
- porcelain (made of ceramic only);
- full-ceramic;
- mixed (zirconium structure with ceramic lining).
Alongside with aesthetic attractiveness ceramic crowns possess extraordinary strength. Besides, it’s an excellent option for patients with high allergic reaction to traditional metals which cannot wear metal ceramic prostheses.
It is recommended to use zirconium or ceramic inserts for restoration of the worn out (or damaged) crowns. These materials have color similar to the natural teeth and allow quite good passage of light.
When is ceramic prosthodontics recommended?
Ceramic prosthodontics is necessary mostly in the cases if one or several teeth are absent. But there are some other cases when there is indication for ceramic prosthodonstics. For example, it can provide::
- alignment of dental arch;
- correction the foreteeth appearance aesthetics;
- correction of one or several teeth defects;
- restoration of damaged teeth.
Ceramic crowns manufacture techniques
There are the following modern techniques of high-quality crowns manufacture:
- Electroforming.
- Molding (with porcelain buildup).
- Computer modelling (CAD/CAM). The structure material is zirconium. The sizes are calculated by means of computer, and the prosthesis is manufactured by means of a computer-controlled machine.
Prosthodontics technique
Prior to start ceramic dental prosthetics procedure, diagnostics and full treatment of the tooth intended for installation of a crown are performed (i.e. removal of low-quality filling). It is followed by several steps:
- Preparation of the necessary tooth thickness for crown.
- Taking impression of the both jaws.
- Manufacture of temporary plastic crowns and temporary fixation of such crowns with cement.
- Determining the permanent prosthesis by color selection.
- Manufacture of permanent crowns in the laboratory.
- Try-in, elimination of possible problems (size, color, form).
- Installation of the ready prosthesis with permanent cement fixation.
Crown care rules
Care of such prostheses is not more difficult than that of natural teeth. Actually, the rules are the same, they are known to everybody taking care of his/her health:
- Daily oral cavity hygiene. Duly clean the teeth with toothbrush and paste. However, high-abrasive toothpaste is not recommended for cleaning crowns which do not contain metal.
- Through cleaning of the food remnants. Special care should be taken of the spaces between the teeth and the place of tooth and gum contact (rinsing, dental floss).
- Special care of the crowns. It is not recommended to chump hard objects for example, nuts of seeds.
Complying with these rules you can save beautiful crowns of ceramic for long, extending their lifetime.
Prices for ceramic prosthodontics in PRIZMA clinic in Kiev
The price of ceramic crowns prosthodontics depends on several factors:
- Prosthodontics method;
- Structure type;
- The materials used;
- The work scope necessary for manufacture and installation.
The final price will be told by the regular doctor in the course of the examination. Appoint the visit!
