A zirconia implant-crown system: a case report

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2004 Apr;24(2):147-53.

Abstract

Exposed metal crown margins in the porcelain-fused-to-metal technique might be an esthetic problem. Therefore, all-ceramic crown systems are used for restoring teeth and dental implants. In addition, the gray color of a titanium implant might hamper the esthetic appearance of the entire reconstruction in cases of thin peri-implant soft tissue or tissue retraction. To further improve the esthetic aspect of dental implants, efforts are undertaken to develop implant systems fabricated out of tooth-colored materials that are biocompatible and able to withstand masticatory forces. One such material may be zirconia. The present article presents a case in which an all-ceramic custom-made zirconia implant-crown system was used for the replacement of a single tooth.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Crowns*
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous
  • Dental Implants, Single-Tooth*
  • Dental Porcelain*
  • Dental Prosthesis Design
  • Humans
  • Incisor / injuries
  • Maxilla
  • Metal Ceramic Alloys*
  • Zirconium*

Substances

  • Metal Ceramic Alloys
  • Dental Porcelain
  • Zirconium
  • zirconium oxide