It is considered as a material with great strength as well as aesthetically perfect.
Any fix prosthesis, either bridges or crowns, composed by zirconium achieves and unbeatable aesthetic without taking into account the resistance of the material.
Zirconium substitutes metal, in can be a good option for patients that are suffer from metal allergy as well as for those who prefer a fitted aesthetic look.
What is dental zirconium?
Can a zirconium restoration break?
Zirconium has a bending strength of 900 Mega-Pascals, a modulus of elasticity of 200 Giga-Pascals and a hardness of 1300 Kg/mm2. These properties convert it in an indestructible element in our patients mouth.
At present, certainly it’s the best material in terms of aesthetics possible for reconstructions wherein the past we would have need metallic components that reduce aesthetics.