Dental Treatments

Zirconium veneers; Along with aesthetic expectations similar to natural teeth, attention has been paid to the aesthetics of the materials used in the mouth, especially in the anterior regions. New alternatives have begun to be sought because metal-supported porcelains, which have been used for many years, cannot provide a natural appearance due to the lack of light permeability in the systems and cause allergic cases in the person from time to time, as well as cause graying of the gums over time.

Zirconium has started to be used in dentistry with its tissue-friendly feature. With the use of zirconium in dentistry, durability close to the metal infrastructure has been achieved. The fact that it does not reflect under porcelain like other materials and does not cause discoloration on the gums and its corrosion resistance has increased the use of zirconium.

In the application of the Zirconium Veneer, the tooth is slightly reduced, as in metal-supported veneers, and when the gingiva becomes healthy, a precise measurement is taken with special impression materials and spoons suitable for the mouth. In the laboratory environment, zirconium substructure and porcelain superstructure are processed and adapted to the tooth in the clinical environment. Finally, it is permanently adapted to the tooth with special adhesives. Now you can easily use your Zirconium Veneer without distinguishing it from your teeth.

One of the biggest problems in porcelain coatings that have been applied for years is the metal core infrastructure used to strengthen the material. Metal alloys absorb light and reflect less. As a result, the porcelain crown is totally affected by light reflectance and thus its aesthetic properties are negatively affected. This type of coating, which uses unqualified metal in the mouth for many years, creates darkening of the gingiva and a grayish appearance. They cannot meet aesthetic needs in today’s conditions. The core infrastructure, called e-max, is a kind of reinforced porcelain material. It provides excellent crown coating with light reflection properties without metal support on the front teeth. E-max crowns prepared under appropriate conditions can serve the individual for many years.

E-max veneers are porcelain with increased durability which, without the use of metal substructure, made from glass ceramics fired on ceramic cores which are pressed together under pressure. It consists entirely of ceramic. They can also be called full porcelain teeth. Also, because of its light permeability and not consisting of any metal, it is one of the most aesthetic materials used in prosthetic applications in dentistry. Therefore, e-max material is often preferred in laminate restorations.

E-max veneers give the best results in frontal teeth where aesthetic concerns stand out. Since the light permeability is perfect, it is a natural aesthetic and long lasting solution. Another application area is on the small molar teeth, which appear in the mouth and are not subjected to excessive force. For both of these teeth, the most appropriate solution are e-max veneers.

• Colored teeth; Another application area is colored teeth. (Fluorosis, devitalization or age-related colorings.)
• Teeth which had a change in color because of a root canal treatment and which color cannot be whitened.
• Teeth with Diastema (to close the gap between teeth)
• Malformed teeth (to regenerate the form of the deformed teeth)
• Teeth with enamel defects (defects or deformations in the protective layer of the tooth, such as enamel hypoplasia)
• Malposed teeth (teeth with incorrect alignment and position)
• Teeth which went through many restorations and need to be adjusted aesthetically.
• Teeth which are eroded or deformed, which we call attrition, erosion or abrasion.

The base of the porcelain crown/bridge prosthesis is composed of a gray metal alloy. These metal-supported porcelain crown/bridge prostheses create a gray reflection in the gingival region, especially when applied to the anterior region teeth. So, the gum looks grayed out. The reason for this appearance is that the metal alloy in the substructure of porcelain crowns dissolves in the gum region over time. In addition, the light transmittance of the porcelain is reduced due to the fact that the substrate is metal, and these restorations (crowns) appear in a dull matt color. Due to these aesthetic problems, the use of zirconium / e-max crown/bridge prostheses has increased in recent years. In full porcelain prostheses, crowns can be made entirely of porcelain material without a base or can be made using a white-colored base.