What are the differences between pure zirconia and ceramic layered crowns?

There’s a lot of talk about zirconia dental crowns these days, but did you know that there’s more than one type of pure zirconia crown ? There are actually two types, which are not the same! Let’s follow the differences between Pure Zirconia Crowns and ceramic layered Crowns. In addition, we will present the benefits of the most modern crown, which uses computer graphics, the Pure Zirconia Crown, also called Translucent Zirconia.

First of all, in order to differentiate between the two types, let’s highlight the method used to make each one. While one relies on a super-modern method with computer graphics for its preparation, the other still has an artisanal stage with manual application of porcelain by a prosthodontist. They can be used for single crowns, crowns on individual dental implants, fixed prostheses and even total implants, with the modern zirconia protocol prosthesis.

This way, by the end of the text it will be clear that even though both options have zirconia, not all zirconia crowns are the same! Let’s get to know the important differences below:

Zirconia crowns combine strength and superior aesthetics for more natural results

Decay, a dental fracture or simply the loss of a tooth are enough to compromise the look and functionality of the dental arch, especially if the problem occurs in the front.

Therefore, in order to restore the aesthetics and function of the smile, it is natural to look for options that restore or make up for a missing tooth in a way that achieves the most natural and harmonious result possible. Whether for a crown on a tooth root or on a dental implant, zirconia is the material that offers this excellence. We can highlight the main advantages of zirconia:

Range of shades very similar to human tooth enamel.
Unlike metal-ceramic crowns, zirconia crowns have no metal parts in their construction. Therefore, there are no dark shadows when subjected to a beam of light, and there is no risk of a metal line appearing if the gums recede.
Fracture and stain resistant material
A fully or partially computerized manufacturing method, which makes treatment faster and more precise. The speed of digital zirconia crown production

CAD/CAM zirconia dental crowns

Zirconia oxide dental crowns are considered the most modern crowns thanks to their advanced technical and aesthetic properties. The shade and translucency of this high-performance ceramic are very similar to natural teeth.

The construction of dental crowns made from pure zirconia is totally unique and innovative, as these crowns are digitally designed using computer graphics and the CAD/CAM system, resulting in more precise pieces and much faster. The equipment has robotic arms that mill a block of zirconia until it reaches the designed shape. This type of crown has the highest resistance of all the dental crown options available. In addition, it allows for greater patient comfort throughout the treatment because it only uses digital readings, with a 3D scanner, without the need for the old mass moldings.

The CAD/CAM pure zirconia crown manufacturing method is 100% digital, while the ceramic layered zirconia crown, which we’ll see below, has a handmade interface, with mass molding and manual application of porcelain on the outside.

Zirconia crown with porcelain ceramic layered (zirconia + porcelain)

It is a crown in which the inner part is made of zirconia and the outer layer is made of ceramic layered material. Only the inner part of the tooth structure is made of zirconia, while the outer part is made of porcelain. The layered zirconia crown is more artisanal, as it requires a prosthetist to manually apply the outer porcelain layer.

What are the differences between pure zirconia and ceramic layered crowns?

After the ceramic is applied to the zirconia structure, the crown undergoes a sintering phase in a kiln. In this way, each layer of ceramic applied takes on a spectrum of color, translucency and opacity in the crown, seeking to reproduce the color variation of natural teeth.

Zirconia full denture with ceramic applied. Note that in addition to characterizing the teeth, the ceramic gingiva has also been characterized. Both the crown and the applied zirconia prosthesis have no shadows or dark spots, even in very bright environments. The zirconia of the internal structure has a shade very similar to that of human dentin, which is the inner part of natural teeth. The ceramic, on the other hand, has resistance, color, translucency and texture very similar to tooth enamel. This type of crown or total prosthesis already has huge gains compared to metal-ceramic, which has a metal structure and a porcelain exterior.

Pure milled zirconia crown

The pure zirconia crown is milled from a multilayer zirconia block, meaning that the block is already produced with the different layers of color and translucency just like the teeth. In other words, the pure zirconia crown model does not need a layer of ceramic to reproduce the shades and translucency of the teeth. After milling, it goes straight into the kiln. It represents the most resistant material available in dentistry today, in addition to the natural aesthetic result, similar to natural teeth.

What is the best type of zirconia crown?

Nowadays, patients are looking for comfort when undergoing dental treatment. In addition, they want a treatment with high durability and aesthetic results. The CAD/CAM Zirconia Crown meets all these requirements precisely because of the characteristics of the material and the method of execution using digital design and a 3D scanner. Without the need for the uncomfortable mass moldings of old.

The production of CAD/CAM pure zirconia crowns, due to the fact that no manual ceramic finishing work is required, allows faster work to be carried out. If the need is for faster treatment, and the patient is looking for the most modern treatment, this is undoubtedly the best option.

Totally metal-free rehabilitation: is it possible?

Yes, in the event that you need to replace a missing tooth with a dental implant and prosthetic crown, this rehabilitation can be done with a ceramic implant as well as a zirconia crown. In this way, we achieve a metal-free implant treatment. This has been a trend for followers of biological dentistry, who are looking for dental treatments without any metal.

The combination of ceramic implant and pure zirconia crown, complete metal-free treatment. Suitable for people with high aesthetic requirements or those allergic to metals.

All of ImplArt’s zirconia dental crowns and prostheses are made in the dental clinic‘s own digital laboratory. This allows for high quality control and on-time delivery.

How much does a zirconia crown cost?

In order for us to ascertain the needs of your case: single tooth crown, fixed prosthesis, prosthesis on implants, prosthesis protocol, we need to assess you carefully and thus be able to give you the price of your personalized zirconia treatment. The consultation can be in person or online, for those patients who are physically far away. Contact us at ImplArt Dental Clinic and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Dental contact lenses – Day Clinic

The application of dental contact lenses is a modern technique that primarily serves to correct aesthetic problems in the teeth, making them more beautiful and uniform. This is one of the dental aesthetic procedures that the ImplArt dental clinic can carry out with more agility in Day Clinic service for patients who come from other states or even abroad.

What are dental contact lenses?

Dental contact lenses are very thin sheets of porcelain (only 0.2 mm thick) used to correct certain aesthetic problems with the teeth, such as stains, chips, exaggerated gaps between teeth (diastemas), very short teeth, asymmetrical teeth, among others.Dental contact lenses are therefore custom-designed on a computer and manufactured on 3D printers. They are made from computerized Emax porcelain, which is why they can be called Porcelain Lenses.

Porcelain is a biosecure material with visual characteristics very similar to natural teeth. Ultra-thin dental contact lenses are different from ordinary veneers, as they require less or no wear on the teeth to be applied. Other advantages of contact lenses at Day Clinic:

Completely painless procedure
Possibility of changing the shape, size and color of teeth
Preserves tooth structure
The lenses do not cause any discomfort to the chewing function
Long durability
There is no color change in porcelain over the years
Incredibly natural and harmonious result
Computerized planning allows for more precise, personalized and faster treatment.

How are dental contact lenses applied at the Day Clinic?

1 – ImplArt’s specialized professional takes a digital mold of the teeth using intraoral scanners.
2 – The result is then digitally simulated using software so that it can be presented to and approved by the patient;
3 – The approved model is then sent to the laboratory to have the ultra-thin, highly durable porcelain dental contact lens made. The lens is made using 3D printers, which guarantee the quality of the work;
4 – The dentist glues the dental contact lens with specific adhesive material to the front of the previously prepared tooth.

The Day Clinic service is a great option for people who want or need to solve aesthetic problems with their teeth in just a few days, such as during a quick trip to São Paulo or due to the proximity of an important event.

In less complex cases, the ImplArt dental clinic applies dental contact lenses with all the convenience of Day Clinic planning. Normally, this whole process takes between 7 and 30 days, but with ImplArt’s Day Clinic planning, this time can be reduced. The application of this technique, as well as the shortened time frame, depends on a clinical analysis to verify feasibility and ensure a good indication.

Make an appointment to see if you could benefit from this technique or if you have any questions, please contact us.

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What is the Dentist Day Clinic?

Do you have no time to waste? Do you run all day, from work to home, from home to work? Do you live in another city? You may need day clinic treatment.

Do you need to start dental treatment, but due to lack of time you can’t afford to visit the dentist? Are you putting off getting a dental implant or replacing your dentures with full implants?

Dayclinic: Dental Treatments during the day, in a few hours or days

Dental Day Clinic Dental Spa by ImplArt

Fast and comfortable dental treatment

The simplest solution is to opt for the Dental Day Clinic, or ImplArt Dental Spa, where you can carry out as many dental procedures as possible in just one day at one appointment. This way, patients can set aside a day in their schedule or a few days in a week to dedicate to dental treatment, without it taking months to complete.

Procedures and visits are carried out in such a way that they don’t affect your day-to-day life, reducing the time you spend at the dentist. Sometimes we schedule quick DayClinic treatments for special dates such as weddings, Valentine’s Day or the end of the year.

Some quick dental treatments:

Acceleratedaesthetic treatments
Fast-healingdental implants
Immediaterestorations
Complete oral rehabilitation expressed
Same-day dental prostheses
Canal treatment in one day – 1 session
Computerized dental lenses
Individualporcelain veneers
Ceramic laminates and fragments for aesthetic details
Digitaldental blocks
Smallbone grafts (depending on the case)
Dental crowns in one day
Laserteeth whitening
Dental crowns in Cerec

These are, for example, the procedures that can best be carried out at the Dental Day Clinic. However, we can virtually carry out treatments in all dental specialties, just by planning ahead. In the case of braces (orthodontics), we can schedule quick treatments with specific braces, but in this case we are talking about months of treatment and not days.

The best way to define what will be done is to have a prior plan based on the patient’s needs and wishes. In this way, the dentist will define the sequence of procedures and how they should be carried out.

The Day Clinic is only possible because ImplArt has a complete structure, so that patients don’t need to go to other addresses to complete their treatment. The durability of treatments carried out quickly in a Day Clinic is the same as that of a treatment carried out at a normal pace.

Complete structure for your Day Clinic

ImplArt has its own dental laboratory within the clinic, which certainly facilitates the rapid completion of work while maintaining high quality materials. The laboratory’s focus is on using high-tech materials such as zirconia and special porcelains by means of computerized Cad/Cam projects and execution by 3D tooth printers.

Another facility is that radiological examinations can be carried out in the clinic, thanks to our digital radiology center. Panoramic radiographs and CT scans with real-time results help with rapid diagnosis and the appropriate course of action.

Another novelty at Implart is sedation dentistry, where the patient remains relaxed throughout the procedure. They are best suited to people who are afraid of going to the dentist, of dental treatment or of the famous “dentist’s machine”, the motor. For patients with health problems that require care, we can schedule a Day Clinic at the hospital (*valid for some types of treatment).

Contact us to find out if your case can be treated in a Day Clinic. Radiological examinations can be carried out instantly at ImplArt. Contact us to find out if your case can be treated in a Day Clinic, as well as treatment plans, prices and deadlines.

If you prefer, we can serve you fluently in English and Spanish.

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Porcelain crowns – Day Clinic

The placement of porcelain crowns is one of the procedures that ImplArt Odontologia performs with the convenience and agility of the Day Clinic – Dental Spa. A porcelain crown is a type of fixed prosthesis for application over a tooth or dental implant, indicated for replacing a tooth that has either been lost or cannot be maintained.

What are porcelain crowns?

For example: teeth with advanced caries, teeth broken as a result of an accident or teeth that are mobile due to periodontal disease and need to be extracted.

The Implart clinic offers dental implant services and porcelain crowns for them. Implants are performed to replace lost teeth or teeth that cannot be maintained. Porcelain crowns are prostheses that we recommend to restore damaged teeth, such as advanced caries or teeth broken due to accidents. They are also indicated in cases of tooth mobility caused by periodontal disease, when extraction is necessary.

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The application of the crown on tooth in short is recommended when the root of the tooth can still be maintained and the application of the crown on implant is when the tooth is completely lost, i.e. the tooth root is also extracted must be replaced by a titanium dental implant pin.

The porcelain crown is currently the material with the closest visual and physical characteristics to a natural tooth. ImplArt only works with high-performance porcelain so that the prosthetic crown looks almost indistinguishable from the neighboring teeth.

The porcelain crown can be made with internal metal reinforcement (usually recommended for posterior teeth) or with metal-free white zirconia reinforcement (recommended for anterior teeth due to the aesthetic needs of the smile).

What is the difference between a porcelain crown and a dental contact lens?

In general , lenses only cover the outside of the tooth, like a veneer. Their thickness is thin, corresponding only to the tooth enamel. A porcelain crown, on the other hand, surrounds the tooth completely (360 degrees), requiring more wear and tear on the tooth. Despite this, a crown is expected to last longer than a lens. Both porcelain crowns and lenses can be digitally designed and manufactured by robotic machines. Lenses can also be used to repair a dental prosthesis.

Learn about some of the indications for porcelain crowns:

Reconstruction or replacement of a tooth to improve the aesthetics of the smile
Reconstruction or replacement of a tooth to improve chewing
Replacing large or broken restorations when there is not much tooth structure left
Replacing a tooth with a metal restoration (unaesthetic) with a porcelain crown in the color of the neighboring teeth (aesthetic).
Protecting a tooth with a healthy root
Dental implant application
Replacing old or badly made crowns
Reconstruction and protection of teeth that have undergone root canal treatment
Because they are made from state-of-the-art porcelain, the crowns are highly aesthetic, resistant and durable.

How is the Day Clinic procedure done?

ImplArt Odontologia has a structure that allows several dental procedures to be carried out intensively at the Day Clinic, including the placement of porcelain crowns. The structure is made up of computerized systems that speed up the design and manufacture of prostheses, a dental laboratory within the clinic, as well as a multi-specialized team to carry out a complete treatment, from diagnosis to completion.

Porcelain crowns are a procedure carried out by ImplArt Odontologia. Porcelain crowns are fixed prostheses used to replace lost or damaged teeth. These crowns can be placed over natural teeth or dental implants. ImplArt offers the service of placing porcelain crowns at the Day Clinic – Dental Spa, with convenience and agility. These porcelain crowns provide patients with aesthetics and functionality.

The computerized design of the porcelain dental crown is made according to a digital molding of the teeth obtained through a scan of the teeth. This makes it possible to design pieces that are completely customized to each patient’s needs. The crown is made by 3D tooth printers.

Normally this whole process takes a few weeks, but with ImplArt’s Day Clinic this time is considerably reduced. The execution and durability of the treatment vary according to the complexity of each case. Contact us and make an appointment to see if your case could benefit from this technique.

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Dental Day Clinic – intensive dental treatment

The Dental Day Clinic at Clinica ImplArt is a type of intensive care, in which we carry out one or more dental treatments in the shortest possible time. In this way, we can plan the dental treatment as a whole, whether it’s a dental implant, fixed prosthesis, protocol prosthesis or dental crown.

It is certainly an option for people with limited time because of their day-to-day tasks, or for people who suffer from odontophobia (fear of the dentist), as intensive treatment is a relief for these patients. ImplArt is one of the few dental clinics in São Paulo with the technological support and multidisciplinary team to offer day clinics*. Find out more about this convenience in the following video:

* The possibility of Day Clinic Dentistry (express dental treatment) is only confirmed after an assessment of each case.

Some quick dental treatments

ImplArt offers a wide range of fast and efficient dental treatments. This includes dental implants, dental contact lenses, porcelain veneers and teeth whitening. Our highly qualified team is ready to provide the best care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. That’s why we guarantee that you will leave with a renewed and confident smile after your treatment at ImplArt.

Complete structure for your Day Clinic

Clinica Dentaria ImplArt has its own dental laboratory within the clinic, which certainly facilitates the rapid completion of work while maintaining high quality materials. The laboratory’s focus is above all on using high-tech materials such as zirconia and special porcelains by means of computerized Cad/Cam designs and 3D printing of teeth. Performing a dental treatment in one day is possible in some cases (subject to analysis).

Another facility is that radiological examinations can be carried out within the clinic, in our digital radiology center. Panoramic radiographs and CT scans with results in real time certainly help with a rapid diagnosis and, consequently, the course of action that should be adopted. Another novelty at the ImplArt Dental Clinic is sedation dentistry, where the patient remains relaxed throughout the procedure.

They are best suited to people who are afraid of going to the dentist, or of dental treatment or the famous “dentist’s machine”, the motor. For patients with health problems and who need care, we can schedule the Day Clinic at the Hospital (*valid for some types of treatment). All these factors make your dental day clinic experience at ImplArt more comfortable and productive.

We are aligned with the One Stop Solution concept, which aims to enable patients to carry out all the activities necessary for their dental treatment within the Clinic itself. This way, there is no need to travel for external examinations or even surgery, as the ImplArt Dental Clinic is equipped with everything you need.

Planning accommodation for my Dental Day Clinic

For those patients who come from far away to have their Day Clinic treatment at the ImplArt Dental Clinic, accommodation in São Paulo is part of the pre-arrival planning. We have therefore prepared a list of accommodation recommendations in São Paulo to help you plan your visit to ImplArt. To access these accommodation recommendations CLICK HERE.

Keep in mind that the location of the ImplArt Clinic is privileged, which will allow you to enjoy the best of São Paulo’s cultural life, and combine your dental treatment with a sightseeing trip too! You’ll be close to museums such as MASP, Casa das Rosas, Japan House, Mirante do Sesc Paulista, as well as shopping centers such as Shopping Paulista and Shopping Cidade de São Paulo. Plus Avenida Paulista itself, which is a tourist attraction in itself!

If you have any questions, please make an appointment or contact us. We’ll be happy to help you.

All about my Dental Day Clinic at the ImplArt Clinic

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