Zirconia is a lightweight material
Zirconia is a lightweight material. Compared with metal alloys, zirconia is lighter and less burdensome to teeth and surrounding tissues, which helps improve patient comfort and acceptance, especially for patients who need anterior tooth restorations. Compared with traditional metals, zirconia is lighter, has a smoother surface, and is less likely to absorb bacteria, which helps reduce the occurrence of gum disease and oral health problems and keeps the oral environment clean and healthy. Therefore, crowns or bridges made of zirconia are more comfortable for patients and reduce the burden on teeth and surrounding tissues.
As a lightweight material, zirconia not only improves patient comfort and acceptance, but also ensures the beauty and long-term stability of the restoration, so it is widely used and respected in modern dental restorations.