Case Study of a Ten-Unit Zirconium Oxide Bridge
A ten-unit anterior bridge made with zirconium oxide.
Almost any other ceramic would crack under the flexing stress of a ten-unit restoration. Zirconium oxide, however, also known as "ceramic steel," has an exceptionally high tensile strength and is therefore suitable for this type of restoration.
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Here is a photograph of the zirconium framework in place in the mouth, being tried in to verify the fit.
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Here is the final result, after being veneered with the highly esthetic veneering ceramic.
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