Dental ceramics is used for the manufacture of crowns on implants, permanent bridges and ceramic veneers. To date, it remains the material that most closely resembles dental enamel, both in its rigidity, texture and the way it reacts to temperature variations when eating. Biocompatible, dental ceramic restores strength to a damaged tooth, while providing great chewing comfort. Finally, its wear is similar to that of the natural enamel of teeth, which is beneficial both to the tooth itself and to neighbouring teeth.

• Reinforce an adult (permanent) tooth that is weakened, affected by a large, broken or broken cavity or already has a large amalgam or composite restoration;
• Reinforce a painful tooth due to a crack (cracked tooth syndrome);
• Avoid dental fractures;
• Improve the appearance of teeth.

• Biocompatible and comfortable;
• Very aesthetic: its colour blends with that of natural enamel;
• Allows to keep a larger healthy portion of the tooth;
• Gives back 98% of the strength of a natural virgin tooth. Dental ceramics is the only restorative material that can strengthen the tooth;
• Offers better durability than white composite fillings;
• Can be used on a tooth that has received root canal treatment;
• Can be used on a tooth that requires a pivot;
• Allows you to receive the restoration in a single visit. No temporary restoration is necessary;
• Usually less expensive for the patient than a laboratory-made restoration.

• More expensive than a composite restoration;
• Requires a minimum thickness and width to achieve good strength. It is therefore less suitable when a large amount of natural dental substance must be removed.

Ceramic restorations can prevent some problems, including:

• A dental fracture leading to more invasive treatment and/or root canal treatment;
• The loss of the tooth if the fracture is too deep.

• Removal of old filling (filling) and decay if necessary;
• Imaging the cavity with an infrared camera connected to a computer;
• Drawing of the restoration;
• Size of a custom-made ceramic block according to the tooth piece to be replaced;
• Fusion of the restoration with permanent cement and polishing;
• Checking the occlusion.

• Varies according to the number of dental surfaces to be repaired.

To prevent the development of cavities on the underlying tooth, it is essential to maintain healthy oral hygiene habits and to visit your dentist regularly for a complete examination and cleaning (twice a year).

• Tooth with a poor prognosis.

• Composite filling;
• Crown.