Suitable Applications
Full-Contour Zirconia
Suitable for posterior strength-focused crown and bridge cases when occlusal space, shade and preparation details are confirmed.
Layered Zirconia
Layered zirconia may be discussed for cases that need improved esthetics with confirmed preparation, shade and opposing dentition.
Bridge Planning
Pontic design, connector dimensions, span length and occlusal relationship should be reviewed before production.
Digital Workflow
STL, PLY or OBJ files can be reviewed with margin clarity, bite data, shade notes and prescription details.
Common Materials and Options
- Full-contour monolithic zirconia for strength-focused posterior cases
- High-translucency zirconia for selected esthetic cases
- Layered zirconia when additional characterization is requested
- Zirconia bridge options subject to span, connector and occlusal review
Case Records to Submit
- Tooth number, restoration type and material preference
- Preparation margin, occlusal clearance and opposing arch
- Shade, translucency expectation and photos when available
- Bridge span, pontic design and connector requirements when applicable
- Digital files or impression details with prescription notes
Quality Checkpoints
- Margin integrity and internal fit against the submitted preparation
- Proximal contacts, occlusion and confirmed clearance
- Connector dimensions and pontic form for bridge cases
- Shade, contour, surface texture, glaze and final polish
Common Questions
Which zirconia type should I request?
The suitable option depends on restoration position, span, functional load, available thickness and esthetic expectation. Send the case records so the material workflow can be reviewed before production.
Can you review zirconia bridge cases?
Yes. Bridge span, connector dimensions, pontic design, insertion path, occlusion and material choice should be confirmed case by case.
What shade references are most useful?
Final shade, stump shade when relevant, calibrated photos with a shade tab and neighboring-tooth references are useful for esthetic cases.
Recommended Next Step
Send a representative zirconia case with the preparation scan, opposing arch, bite and shade references for material and workflow review.