What is the process of all-ceramic teeth?

All-ceramic teeth are also called all-ceramic crowns. If the patient chooses to implant this type of tooth, the original teeth will be examined first, followed by DSD aesthetic design, making of diagnostic wax models, intraoral mock-up trial effects, tooth preparation, making of temporary crowns, crown trial fitting, fine-tuning and bonding, and crown maintenance, and the whole process is complete. Do not eat raw or cold food for a period of time after installation, otherwise the disease will relapse.

1. Introduction to all-ceramic teeth

All-ceramic teeth, also known as all-ceramic crowns, are porcelain restorations that cover the entire crown surface and do not contain metal inner crowns. Since the inner crown is no longer made of metal but is made of high-strength porcelain material that is close to the color of teeth, it is more beautiful than metal-based porcelain restorations, and its translucency is similar to that of natural teeth. After restoration, the gingival margin appears more natural, a simulation effect can be achieved, and it has the advantages of no stimulation to surrounding tissues. It has been widely used in clinical practice, especially in the aesthetic restoration of anterior teeth. Depending on the materials used, all-ceramic teeth can be divided into glass-ceramic all-ceramic teeth and alumina and zirconia all-ceramic teeth.

2. All-ceramic tooth process

1. Preliminary dental examination

Consultation and examination, digital photography, study model taking, and X-rays.

2. DSD aesthetic design

①Facial aesthetics analysis

② Design a personalized aesthetic restoration plan: Based on aesthetic data analysis, combined with the patient's facial shape, soft tissue and tooth proportions, DSD aesthetic design is carried out, and a personalized restoration plan is formulated. The computer is used to present the patient with a comprehensive view of the restoration effect before the restoration.

3. Make a diagnostic wax-up

The doctor gives the aesthetic data measured after the DSD aesthetic design to the technician, who makes a diagnostic wax-up on the study model.

4. Intraoral Mock Up Test Effect

The doctor takes the diagnostic wax-up model made by the technician and accurately copies the tooth-colored materials such as resin made from the diagnostic wax-up model into the patient's mouth, covers the surface of the restored teeth, directly forms the shape and appearance of the restored teeth, and trims the edges. This process is called intraoral mock-up, which can intuitively reflect to the patient the expected restoration effect of the DSD aesthetic design.

5. Tooth preparation

6. Make a temporary crown

7. Crown trial fitting, fine-tuning and bonding

8. Maintenance of dental crowns