Zirconia Restoration Specialist

What is zirconia restoration?

A zirconia restoration is a dental prosthetic made of E-max®. E-max is a proprietary material made of lithium disilicate ceramic. 

Zirconia restorations mimic the color and light-reflecting properties of your natural tooth enamel. What’s more, they’re incredibly tough, meaning they can withstand the forces of biting and chewing.

What are the benefits of a zirconia restoration?

Zirconia restorations offer a variety of benefits compared to traditional restorations. They’re biocompatible, meaning they won’t irritate your teeth or gums, and they’re free of all metals, including mercury, making them much safer than amalgam. 

In addition, zirconia restorations are manufactured using a unique heat process. As a result, they’re highly fracture-resistant and much less likely to chip or crack. Zirconia restorations are also easy to apply, so Dr. Kakosian can complete more work in a single treatment session.

What are the types of zirconia restoration?

At DentAlign NYC, Dr. Kakosian offers several types of zirconia restoration, including:

Zirconia crowns

A crown is a synthetic cap bonded on top of a decaying or damaged tooth. It restores your tooth to its near-original size, preventing the need for an extraction.

Zirconia bridges

If you’re missing a single permanent tooth, Dr. Kakosian might recommend a zirconia bridge. A bridge is a restoration that fills a gap in your smile. With proper care and good oral hygiene, bridges can last 15 years* and sometimes longer.

Zirconia inlays and onlays

Inlays and onlays are similar to crowns. The main difference is that inlays restore enamel between the cusps (or bumps) on top of your teeth. Onlays, on the other hand, cover the cusps. 

What does getting a zirconia restoration involve?

At DentAlign NYC, getting a zirconia restoration takes two visits.

First zirconia restoration visit

At your first appointment, Dr. Kakosian conducts an oral exam and takes a series of oral X-rays. He uses that information to determine the type of restoration that will most benefit you. Then, he takes impressions of your mouth and sends them to a dental laboratory.

The dental laboratory uses your impressions to manufacture a custom zirconia restoration, a process that takes a week or two.

Second zirconia restoration visit

When your restoration is ready, you return to DentAlign NYC. Dr. Kakosian numbs your mouth and carefully places the zirconia restoration. Afterward, he provides care instructions.

To see if you can benefit from a zirconia restoration, make an appointment at DentAlign NYC: Kenn Kakosian DDS PhD by calling the office or clicking the online scheduling feature today. 

*Individual results may vary.