Classification of Zirconia Applications

Dental zirconia is a high-performance ceramic material widely used in dental restoration due to its excellent strength, biocompatibility, and aesthetics. Based on its composition, crystal structure, and application scenarios, dental zirconia can be mainly divided into the following types:

Classification by Application Scenarios

Based on specific dental restoration needs, zirconia can be divided into the following types:

(1) High-Strength Zirconia

• Characteristics: High strength and toughness, suitable for withstanding high biting forces.
• Applications: Posterior crowns, bridges, and implant abutments.

(2) High-Transparency Zirconia

• Characteristics: High transparency and excellent aesthetics but lower strength.
• Applications: Anterior tooth aesthetic restorations.

(3) Multilayer Zirconia

• Characteristics: Composed of layers with different transparency levels, combining strength and high aesthetics.
• Applications: Suitable for both anterior and posterior restorations, especially in areas with high aesthetic demands.

Common types: HT/ST/SHT/UT/3D/4D