The modern dental field is actively developing, and therefore the latest methods and means of treatment are appearing. A popular area of dental prosthetics is the use of non-metal ceramics. Technology has become a prerequisite for the development of aesthetic dentistry. Products made from this material are durable and harmless. Their varieties and uses are described in the article.
Features
In non-metal ceramics, metal is completely absent. Only ceramics are used in the manufacture of prostheses. This allows you to make the design easy and reduce the load when chewing food on adjacent teeth. With the help of non-metal ceramics, it will be possible to eliminate the allergy of the mucous membranes of the mouth that appears when using metal.
Porcelain is considered a brittle material, but thanks to modern processing methods, it will be possible to make products durable due to the use of zirconium or aluminum oxide as the basis. Therefore, prostheses can be installed on both the front incisors and on the chewing teeth. Due to the transmission of light and the possibility of selecting a shade of ceramics, such prostheses imitate hard tissues of natural teeth, giving them a natural shine. Therefore, ceramic teeth are difficult to distinguish from real ones; moreover, they do not change color throughout the entire life cycle.
Ceramics differs from other products in the period of use - over 15 years. The duration is due to the fact that such teeth are resistant to food coloring, liquids and are unable to absorb odors. These are all the features of non-metal ceramics, allowing you to use it in solving various dental problems.
Types of products
Ceramics due to its strength and reliability is used in the creation of the following devices:
- crowns or tabs;
- veneers or laminates;
- prostheses.
The crowns of non-metal ceramics are presented in the form of frameless porcelain products characterized by aesthetic properties. They are ideal in restoring central incisors and fangs. Sometimes products allow you to save the remainder of a living tooth.
To fully or partially restore a filling, crown or tooth, ceramic inlays are used. Ceramics is recognized as a universal material that is used in the creation of linings and veneers. Metal-free ceramics on the front teeth can hide flaws. With complete tooth loss, orthopedic products are used that hooks and bridges connect to adjacent teeth or are mounted on implants implanted in the maxillofacial bone.
Benefits
Non-metal ceramics with zirconium has the following advantages:
- Obtaining excellent appearance due to the property of light transmission, the ability to adjust the color of the product and the identity of the size of the lost tooth.
- The absence of a noticeable border of the gum-crown.
- The presence of a perfectly white tooth surface, which reduces the risk of caries and plaque.
- Color fastness, which cannot change and stain over time.
- Products cannot react with liquids and oxidize.
- The work uses safe materials that do not lead to allergies.
- Can be installed on front incisors and on chewing teeth.
- Product strength superior to metal.
- The lightness of the prosthesis allows you to reduce the load when chewing food on adjacent teeth.
- Ceramic products have good thermal insulation properties, so you can drink drinks of different temperatures without any discomfort.
- No need to remove the nerve due to the small thickness of the crown.
- There is a variety of linings, veneers and prostheses of various shapes and thicknesses.
- This is a gentle way to prepare teeth.
- High-tech methods are applied, which, thanks to computer methods, allow you to create a solid foundation for the ceramic frame.
- Ease of use and quick adaptation to the prosthesis due to its lightness.
- Durability while maintaining aesthetic properties and excellent marginal fit.
- The availability of the procedure due to the low cost of ceramic implants.
Thanks to these advantages, non-metal ceramics are used in many modern clinics. When the work is done by a professional, you can not be afraid of the negative consequences.
Manufacturing Features
When using metal-free ceramics for teeth, individual manufacture of the desired product is assumed. It is carried out according to the following technology:
- Casting takes place, laser scanning and computer simulation of the jaw on the finished cast.
- A ceramic frame is being created using a milling apparatus.
- Then the frame is baked in a special oven.
- Ceramics are layered on the frame.
- Be sure to polish and glaze.
Such a sequence should be observed in each case. Moreover, this does not affect whether metalless ceramics on the front teeth will be used or on the back. Only in this case will a quality product be manufactured.
Installation Rules
Before installing tabs, lumineers, veneers or crowns, a specialist examines a damaged tooth, takes measures to eliminate poor-quality fillings, grinds the tooth to the desired thickness and conducts treatment.
If you need to completely restore the tooth, then the implant is implanted with the preparation of the base. A feature of the use of false teeth made of ceramics is that with this method of prosthetics, treatment and loading of adjacent teeth are not supposed. For this, the implant is placed in the gum. When using almost the entire dentition, a beam structure or removable dentures can be used.
After that, a cast is taken, and on the basis of a special scale, the color of the product is selected, corresponding to the natural shade of the teeth. The turned tooth during the manufacturing period of the permanent crown is covered with a plastic analog. After creating the crown, the dentist removes the temporary prosthesis and installs the desired element with a chemical rejection cement.
Indications
According to reviews, many people like non-metal ceramics because of its effectiveness and safety. Such products can be used for:
- tooth restoration and its correction;
- alignment of the dentition;
- allergies to metal appliances;
- correction of defects and damage to teeth.
Even with such problems, you should first consult your dentist. It is worth considering all the nuances of using ceramics, as well as getting acquainted with the reviews of those who have already performed such procedures.
Contraindications
Do not install ceramic products when:
- deep bite;
- bruxism;
- weak immunity;
- bone diseases
- the presence of inflammation in the mouth;
- pregnancy.
In these cases, you should also consult a doctor. Probably, the most suitable way to solve the problem based on the patient’s health status will be found.
Complications
After installing ceramic products, there is a risk of the following problems:
- color does not match real teeth;
- marginal fit poor quality;
- inaccurate creation of the anatomical shape of the tooth;
- soreness due to inappropriate product size.
Complications arise if the dental technician in the creation of prostheses took into account only a cast, but did not consult a dentist. Therefore, it is worth applying for such services to trusted companies. Thanks to a competent approach, it will turn out to prevent complications.
Cost
The prices for prosthetics are different in each clinic. The cost of services is affected by manufacturing technology, the complexity of the work and the cost of materials for their implementation. Find out the exact price will be obtained after the work.
It should be noted that the cost of non-metal ceramics is high. It can be in the range of 6000-21000 rubles. Moreover, this method of prosthetics is considered one of the most advanced in comparison with the rest. With the help of lightweight and reliable products, you can achieve an aesthetic effect and maintain the integrity of the remaining teeth.