BruxZir crowns have been available from ROE for over a year. While we hear that BruxZir esthetics are average to poor from many labs, we receive very good feedback from our customers in all criteria. For esthetics, we us a special stain and glaze technique that brings life to the restoration.
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Due
to its immense popularity and changing modalities, zirconia has been a
frequent topic of discussion in our newsletters during the past few
years. Another is progressive implant solutions. The first part of this
section on zirconia will integrate the two topics, and the second will
offer an alternative to metal-free bridges.
Part
1: Hybrid dentures have significantly increased in popularity. Although
a wonderful option for the patient, they do present challenges,
primarily with regard to strength and longevity. Fortunately, the
technology with which they are produced continues to improve. Updates
include virtually-designed milled bars, the use of special teeth, and
required minimum vertical openings.
This year we are offering an exciting option to the traditional hybrid, a full-arch,
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| TLZ-IB |
screw-retained, 100% zirconia bridge. This milled, monolithic bridge,
which we call TLZ-IB, provides esthetics and durability with very little
maintenance. The restoration is available for most implant systems and
is attached to the implants via titanium interfaces that fit precisely
into the bridge. As with all our implant-supported restorations, screws
only contact titanium, and never zirconia.
Fabricating these
cases differs slightly from traditional hybrids. The implant-level
impression and bite registration are the same, but the try-in is unique.
Once a set-up has been approved intra-orally, it is digitized and
reproduced into a screw-retained, milled, acrylic prototype. This
monochromatic appliance will be tried-in to confirm esthetics and
function. The adjusted, patient-approved try-in is our blueprint for the
final prosthesis that will require little-to-no adjustment.
Part
2: Monothltic zirconia, TLZ, is a great restorative option, and due to
its superior strength has become many doctors’ “go-to material” for
posterior crowns and bridges. In esthetically critical areas, PFZ
restorations (porcelain-fused-to-zirconia) incorporate layered,
veneering ceramics for a more vital appearance. Sometimes a case
requires both the strength of monolithic
zirconia and high esthetics. We can accomplish this with a hybrid
restoration we call TLZ-cutback. We virtually design the monolithic
material in functional areas, and digitally cut back labial material to
make room for stacked porcelain to improve the vitality
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| TLZ-LL |
of the case. If you have a patient that requires this combination, ask for a TLZ-cutback.
BruxZir crowns have been available from ROE for over a year. While we hear that BruxZir esthetics are average to poor from many labs, we receive very good feedback from our customers in all criteria. For esthetics, we us a special stain and glaze technique that brings life to the restoration. 
