A Zirconia Implant-Clown System: A Case Report

Exposed metal crown margins in the porcelain-fused-to-metal technique might be an esthetic problem. Therefore, all-ceramic crown systems are used for restoring teeth and dental implants. In addition, the gray color of a titanium implant might hamper the esthetic appearance of the entire reconstruction in cases of thin peri-implant soft tissue or tissue retraction. To further improve the esthetic aspect of dental implants, efforts are undertaken to develop implant systems fabricated out of tooth-colored materials that are biocompatible and able to withstand masticatory forces. One such material may be zirconia. The present article presents a case in which an all-ceramic custom-made zirconia implant-crown system was used for the replacement of a single tooth.