The Evolution of Dental Restorations: Away from Metal
Metal-ceramic used to be the standard. But metal in the mouth can cause allergies, 'battery effects' (small galvanic currents between different metals in the mouth), and unsightly dark margins at the gum line. At Deutsche ZK Clinica Dental, we have consciously chosen the most biologically consistent solution: Full Zirconia.
Why zirconia is the best choice for you:
Natural Light Dynamics
Zirconia is translucent. This means light refracts just like a natural tooth. The result? A restoration that looks absolutely natural even under artificial light.
Tissue Attractiveness (Bio-Integration)
Gum tissue 'loves' zirconia. Because the surface is extremely smooth, plaque barely adheres. The tissue remains inflammation-free, healthy, and stable.
Metal-Free & Allergy-Friendly
Zirconia is a high-performance ceramic material. There are no interactions with other metals and no allergic reactions.
Precision & Longevity
Thanks to digital CAD/CAM manufacturing, our crowns fit with micrometer precision. Zirconia does not deform and withstands enormous chewing forces for decades.
Precision You Can See
Monolithic full-zirconia restorations — metal-free, highly translucent and accurate to the micrometre.
„A dental restoration should not only look like a tooth, it should also behave like one. Zirconia in combination with the Ankylos® system is the most biologically sensible solution for my patients."
– Dr. med. dent. Eickhoff
Dr. med. dent. Eickhoff →Frequently Asked Questions About Zirconia Crowns
No. Through individual color matching and natural light translucency, a full zirconia crown is indistinguishable from a natural tooth to the naked eye.
Absolutely not. Those margins occur with old metal-ceramic when the gum recedes slightly and the dark metal framework becomes visible. Since zirconia is consistently white/tooth-colored, the transition to the gum always remains aesthetically bright.
Excellent. Zirconia has low thermal conductivity. You won't feel unpleasant hot-cold sensations as is often the case with metal. It feels smooth and natural.
Absolutely. Zirconium oxide is also called 'ceramic steel.' It is extremely fracture-resistant and therefore ideal for the high chewing pressure in the posterior region.