Zirconia Crowns are extremely strong and durable and can be cemented with all dental cements. only material I personally use for implant crowns. They are also more esthetic than older crowns with metal bases. Only disadvantage I see with zirconia is Lithium Disilicate crowns are more Esthetic on Front teeth. Hope this helps

Zirconia crowns can be color matched with the teeth and are one of the strongest materials know in dentistry. However, sometimes they may be difficult to match color especially with the front teeth, and are prone to debonding/ coming off the tooth if the teeth preparations are not designed well or if the correct bonding/ cementing protocol is not followed.

Zirconia, not Zirconium, crowns are very strong and fracture resistant. There are three types of Zirconia used today, and the differences are the degree of opacity and strength. Also, the aesthetics is very dependent on the staining ability of the technician.

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Zirconia is a very common tooth-colored material selected by dentists for restorations most commonly in the posterior of the mouth. Advantages of this material are biocompatibility and very low incidence of fracture due to the strength. There are, however, a few disadvantages. Zirconia is a more opaque material than other porcelains and can end up being a bit less esthetic. It is also radiopaque, i.e. unable to be seen through in a dental film which can make diagnosing decay difficult. It does not have the ability to be chemicallly bonded to tooth, leaving cement the only adhesive property. And lastly, the strength can cause additional wear on opposing teeth or dentures. Having said that, done correctly by a skilled lab technician, a zirconia crown can be a very acceptable replacement for a natural tooth and a long-lasting restoration. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

Advantages of zirconia crowns: It allows the dentist to reduce less tooth because the material is extremely strong and does not require much thickness to acheive that strength. They can be traditionally cemented instead of bonding which makes them easier to remove if necessary, an more suitable for wet environments while placing the crown, which is the case quite often for posterior teeth. Disadvantages: Not quite as esthetic as other materials that are far weaker, but zirconia crowns are typically used in the posterior where esthetics are not as important. A very good lab will still make good looking zirconia crowns. Zirconia blocks x-rays completely, limiting the dentists ability to monitor them for new decay where the crown meets the tooth. Other materials can be monitored better with x-rays. While this is a limitation it is consistent with previous materials used for crowns, so a good dentist should still be able to monitor the crowns. Zirconia is a fantastic material over all allowing more conservative preparation of the tooth with exceptional strength, and with a good lab they can be quite esthetic.