Delta Zirconia From Aurident, Inc.

By LMT Communications, Inc.

Posted Nov 20, 2013 in Technical

DENTAL TEAM: Ken Upright, Oxford Crown & Bridge, LLC and Dr. Shelley Olson, DDS, FICD, Granville Family Dentistry, both in Oxford, NC


RESTORATIVE PROBLEM: A female patient fractured the entire facial surface and buccal cusp of tooth #4, which had an old MOD amalgam restoration. Due to a 2mm diastema, the entire mesial aspect of the crown would be exposed in the patient's smile, so shade quality was a foremost concern.


TREATMENT PLAN: Because of her positive experiences with the material, Dr. Olson prescribed a Delta Zirconia full contour crown to restore tooth #4. High Translucent Delta Zirconia, used for fabricating full contour restorations, full contour bridges, inlays and onlays offers excellent translucency for these types of restorations. High Strength Delta Zirconia is also available for copings and two- to 14-unit bridges.


FABRICATION PROCESS: Dr. Olson performed the appropriate build-up and prepared the tooth per suggested...

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