How many years can zirconium dioxide teeth last

Nowadays, many people's teeth become loose and fall out as they age. After teeth fall out, basic activities such as eating will be greatly affected for the elderly, so they need to install dentures. There are various types of dentures sold on the market, and the materials used to make dentures are also completely different. Zirconium dioxide is one of them, which is a new type of biomaterial. So, how long can zirconium dioxide teeth last?

What is zirconium dioxide all-ceramic tooth?

Zirconium dioxide is an excellent high-tech biomaterial. Compared with the materials of ordinary porcelain teeth, zirconium dioxide all-ceramic teeth are of very high quality in all aspects. Since zirconium dioxide porcelain teeth do not have metal base crowns, their color is similar to that of natural teeth. After restoration, the gingival edge appears more natural, effectively avoiding the occurrence of problems such as metal allergies and black gum lines. It is harmless to human health and has a compressive strength comparable to that of metal porcelain teeth, so there is no need to worry about porcelain cracking.

What is the lifespan of zirconium dioxide all-ceramic teeth?

The average service life of zirconium dioxide all-ceramic teeth is more than 20 years, and if the patient maintains it properly, it can even be used for life.

How to ensure the life of zirconium dioxide all-ceramic teeth

Hospital and doctor level: Zirconia all-ceramic teeth have very high requirements for the quality of medical equipment and the doctor's technical skills. In particular, the doctor's professional level is strongly reflected in zirconium dioxide all-ceramic teeth. Whether the doctor's design of the all-ceramic teeth is reasonable and the degree of density between the gums and the all-ceramic teeth are important aspects that affect the life of zirconium dioxide all-ceramic teeth.

Postoperative maintenance of patients: The lifespan of zirconium dioxide all-ceramic teeth is also closely related to the patient's daily dental care. It is very important to go to the hospital for regular teeth cleaning after surgery, avoid eating very hard food, and pay attention to maintaining oral hygiene to prolong the lifespan of zirconium dioxide all-ceramic teeth.

Therefore, doctors recommend that everyone must choose to go to a regular clinic for treatment, and follow the doctor's instructions and pay attention to maintenance after the operation. Because only in this way can we truly achieve the beauty of our teeth with zirconium dioxide all-ceramic teeth.