Monolithic Zirconia

The Apex team is committed to providing high-quality monolithic Zirconia restorations that offer lifelike esthetics, long-lasting strength, and do not break the bank. We offer three high-quality monolithic Zirconia options that fulfill the needs of a wide variety of indications. Our laboratory team of expert technicians utilizes superior Zirconia materials and the latest technological advancement to ensure high esthetics, perfect fit, and gentleness against opposing dentition. All of our Zirconia solutions are available at a fixed cost, so you can give your patient the absolute best no matter their budget.

Basic ZR

Basic ZR crowns & bridges are milled monolithic Zirconia restorations. They are produced with simple, monochromatic staining, which results in a very high-strength restoration. Our Basic ZR crowns are the ideal solution for patients with a lower budget who are most interested in a restoration that will fit perfectly and offer high longevity. Basic ZR crowns are perfect for posterior restorations where esthetics are not of high importance, rather fit, form, & function are the main goals.

Benefits:
  • High-Strength
  • Affordable, Fixed Cost
  • CAD/CAM Fabricated for Precise Fit
  • Minimal Prep Required - Shorter Chairtime

Advanced ZR

Advanced ZR crowns are milled monolithic Zirconia restorations that offer advanced esthetics when compared to our Basic ZR restorations. They are produced with advanced staining techniques and design time, which results in a more esthetic, high-strength restoration. Advanced ZR crowns are a great fit for any indication where esthetics are important, but strength is the first priority.

Benefits:
  • Advanced Esthetics
  • Reasonable, Fixed Cost
  • CAD/CAM Fabricated for Precise Fit
  • Minimal Prep Required - Shorter Chairtime

Elite ZR

Elite ZR crowns are milled monolithic Zirconia restorations that are ideal for highly esthetic cases. They are produced with the highest translucency Zirconia on the market and finished with elite design and staining techniques. The result is the most esthetic monolithic Zirconia restoration available. Elite ZR crowns are fit for multiple indications due to esthetics & strength. Please Note: Elite ZR should not be used for long-span bridges or bridges with pontics >9mm.

Benefits:
  • Elite Esthetics & High Translucency
  • 700+ MPa
  • Reasonable, Fixed Cost
  • Minimal Prep Required - Shorter Chairtime
Monolithic Zirconia

Full-contour Zirconia is so versatile, it can be used in almost any situation from singles, bridges with any combination of abutments and pontics, inlay bridges, Maryland type bridges and screw-retained implants. Also an esthetic alternative to a PFM with metal occlusion due to limited space.

When esthetic expectations are high and it is important that the restorations match surrounding natural dentition or other existing restorations. If bonding is necessary to retain the restoration, bond strength is weaker and less predictable than other ceramics.

Shoulder preparation not needed. A mild chamfer or a feather-edge margin is good. 1mm buccal, lingual, and occlusal reduction is ideal, but can go to .5mm in some areas when reduction is limited. Minimum occlusal reduction of 0.5 mm; 1 mm is ideal. Adjustments and polishing: Adjust full-contour Zirconia crowns and bridges using water and air spray to keep the restoration cool and to avoid microfractures with a fine grit diamond. If using air only, use the lightest touch possible when making adjustments. A football-shaped bur is the most effective for occlusal and lingual surfaces (on anterior teeth); a tapered bur is the ideal choice for buccal and lingual surfaces. Polish full-contour Zirconia restorations with the porcelain polishing system of your choice.

Full-contour Zirconia may be cemented using a resin reinforced glass ionomer such as RelyX Luting cement. When a greater bond is needed due to the lack of a retentive preparation, use resin cement like RelyX Unicam or RelyX Ultimate. Before cementing all full-contour Zirconia crowns, the interior surface of the crown needs to be cleaned with Ivoclean (Ivoclar Vivadent - Amherst, NY). This is critical in assuring maximum bond strength.

  • D2740 Crown – Porcelain/Ceramic Substrate
  • D6245 Pontic Porcelain/Ceramic
  • D6740 Abutment Crown Porcelain/Ceramic