Zirconia veneers
They are made of zirconium oxide, a ceramic material, very resistant, durable and natural looking.
They withstand great masticatory forces without damage or breakage, it is usually the material of choice for crowns/veneers on teeth or on implants, in the case of veneers in the anterior esthetic sector we always prefer to make composite veneers, with their excellent esthetic properties.
Disadvantages Zirconia veneers
- They are less esthetic than many restorative materials such as composite, lithium disilicate veneers or feldspathic veneers. Therefore, they are not usually the material of choice for esthetic veneers.
- High cost.
- Poorer adhesion to the dental pieces.
| Features | Composite Veneers | Zirconia veneers |
|---|---|---|
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Aesthetics |
★★★★ |
★★ |
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Durability |
★★★ |
★★★
|
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Resistance
|
★★★★ |
★★★★ |
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Price |
★★ |
★★★★★ |
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Speed of treatment |
★★★★★ |
★★★ |
|
More conservative with teeth |
★★★★★ |
★★ |
|
Repair in case of fractures |
★★★★★ |
★ |
Why are Composite Veneers better?
| Composite Veneers | Zirconia veneers | |
|---|---|---|
|
Price |
It is usually minor. |
It is much higher than composite veneers. |
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Resistance |
Good resistance. |
Low fracture/chipping resistance
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Aesthetics
|
Good Aesthetics. |
It does not have the best aesthetic properties. |
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Repair in case of Fractures
|
We can repair them quickly. |
They need to be redone. |
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Durability |
They stain easily, we have to take proper care and perform the corresponding maintenance. |
Poorer adhesion to dental pieces.
Due to the high polishability of the material, they do not tend to stain with food coloring.
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Minimal Invasion |
If the conditions are suitable, it is not necessary to grind teeth. |
Most of the time we have to grind the teeth. |
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Speed of treatment |
We can perform them in the same session. |
Several sessions are needed. |
Almudena Herraiz
Specialist in invisible orthodontics
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