What Is  Porcelain Veneer on Zirconium?

Zirconium-based porcelain is a type of veneer in which zirconium is used as a support under the porcelain veneer. As in other porcelain veneer applications, the aim is to correct the teeth that have lost their function or aesthetic appearance or to fill the missing teeth by supporting the side teeth.

How Is Porcelain Veneer on Zirconium Performed?

First, the patient's x-rays are taken and a treatment plan is made. Then the teeth are abraded and the measurement is taken. The measurement can be taken by digital means. The measurement is sent to the laboratory, and the appropriate zirconium infrastructure is created. Then, with the arrival of the upper porcelain, the production process is completed. The incoming teeth are placed in the mouth and glued.

When is Porcelain Coating on Zirconium Applied?

Zirconium porcelain veneer can be applied to the teeth in the following cases:

• When it is desired to change the appearance of the teeth aesthetically,
• In cases where the loss caused by caries or trauma cannot be repaired with filling,
• When it is desired to fill the lost teeth,
• In order to prevent the displacement of the teeth…

What is the Zirconium Porcelain Veneer Treatment Period?

The zirconium coating process takes about 4-5 days with classical impression materials. In cases where the size of the teeth is taken digitally, the process can be completed within 1-2 days.

What are the Advantages of Porcelain Coating on Zirconium?

Zirconium-based veneers have natural dental aesthetics. They can meet the high aesthetic expectation. They are much more durable than full ceramic coatings and laminate coatings. They do not cause gray discoloration at the gingival level.

What are the Disadvantages of Porcelain Veneer on Zirconium?

The cost of zirconium coating is higher than porcelain with metal infrastructure. However, although it is quite robust, it is more fragile than metal-based coatings.

What Should Be Done After Porcelain Coating on Zirconium?

Care should be taken to care for the teeth and a routine dental check-up should be done every six months. Teeth should be brushed at least twice a day and floss once a day.

Although the zirconium infrastructure is durable, it is not as resistant to hard materials as metal-supported porcelain. For this reason, care should be taken when eating hard foods as fractures may occur.