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How Does Nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin Compare to Zirconia Crowns?Nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin offers slightly improved flexibility, potentially reducing the risk of chipping compared to Zirconia. Nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin excels in mimicking the subtle light refraction of natural teeth. Zirconia's hardness can, in some cases, cause wear on the opposing tooth surface. Nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin's slightly softer nature helps minimize this risk. nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin may have a slight advantage in terms of water absorption. Lower water absorption can potentially contribute to a longer lifespan for the crown.
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What color options are available for Nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin crowns?Nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin crowns come in a wide range of shades to match your natural teeth. We offer a variety of shades in the Vita classical shade scale, including: A shades (reddish-brown hue): A1, A2, A3 B shades (yellowish-brown hue): B1, B3 C shades ( grayish-brown hue): C2 D shades (reddish-gray hue): D3 Bleach shade (very light color): Bleach
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Are Nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin Crowns the Same as Traditional Ceramic Crowns?No, Nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin crowns are an advanced alternative to traditional ceramic crowns. Nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin crowns combine the aesthetics of ceramic with some of the strength benefits of resin materials, offering a potentially more advanced and durable restoration option.
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Are Nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin crowns Radiopaque?Yes, absolutely. Nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin crowns are Radiopaque, meaning they show up clearly on X-ray images. This allows dentists to easily assess the crown's placement and fit during follow-up appointments.
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What's the difference between luting and cementing Nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin crowns and Zirconia crowns?While both Nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin and Zirconia crowns require a bonding process to secure them to the tooth, there can be slight differences in the technique: Nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin: This material is translucent, allowing light to pass through. This characteristic can be advantageous for certain luting procedures that utilize light-activated cements. The resin component in the material also contributes to a strong chemical bond. Zirconia Crowns: Zirconia is semi polymerized. Lack of translucency may limit the effectiveness of light-cure options.
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What's the difference between Nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin and traditional composite resin crowns?Material Composition: Composite Resin: A blend of resin matrix, filler particles (usually glass or quartz), and coupling agents. Nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin: Combines resin matrix with nanoparticles of ceramic material. Strength and Durability: Composite Resin: Generally less durable than Nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin, with a higher risk of chipping or wear over time. Nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin: Enhanced strength and durability due to the incorporation of ceramic nanoparticles. Aesthetics: Composite Resin: May appear less translucent and natural-looking compared to teeth. Nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin: Excels at mimicking the light refraction of natural teeth, offering a more natural aesthetic. Bonding: Composite Resin: Can be bonded to the tooth using conventional dental adhesives. Nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin: The translucent nature allows for the use of light-activated cements in some cases, potentially offering a stronger bond. Applications: Composite Resin: Often used for smaller fillings, temporary restorations, and some anterior (front) crowns. Nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin: Suitable for a wider range of applications, including posterior (back) crowns due to its improved strength, and anterior crowns for superior aesthetics.
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How are Nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin crowns made, and how precise are they?Nano-Ceramic Hybrid Resin crowns are crafted using a cutting-edge additive manufacturing technique called stereolithography (SLA). This innovative process utilizes a laser beam to precisely cure thin layers of resin, building the crown layer by layer. The advantage of SLA lies in its incredible accuracy. Unlike conventional milling machines, which can have tolerances of around 1mm, SLA allows us to achieve precision down to a remarkable 0.24 microns.
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