Crowns and Bridges
Zirconia is ideal for those who are sensitive to metal or simply
prefer the esthetics of metal-free restorations. Its
biocompatibility has been proven through the years in the
medical field. In fact, zirconia has replaced metal as the
material of choice in hip replacement surgeries. Zirconia can be
used for both anterior and posterior crowns and bridges.
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| Zirconia Crown and Bridge |
They are strong, beautiful, and exceptionally bio-compatible. Unlike porcelain, which tends to wear opposing teeth more than usual, Empress is very gentle on the opposing teeth.
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It takes a real artist to work with
Empress crowns. The material is fairly translucent,
which is what makes it so beautiful. But it takes a
dentist with a firm grasp of color principles to do it
right. Empress crowns also have to be bonded to the
teeth in order to attain their full strength. These
high-tech bonding procedures require additional training
beyond dental school. |
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| Empress Crown and Bridge |
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| Empress Crown and Bridge Before and After |
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