J Korean Acad Prosthodont.  2022 Jul;60(3):293-300. 10.4047/jkap.2022.60.3.293.

Prosthetic treatment in esthetic area with monolithic zirconia using coloring liquid: a case report

• Lee MH
• Kim JS
• Park EC
• Kim HJ

• KMID: 2532263
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4047/jkap.2022.60.3.293

Abstract

Various materials and restorative options have been introduced recently with growing interest in esthetic dental treatment in modern society. Zirconia is especially known for its biocompatibility as well as remarkable toughness and resistance to wear, but it is limited in its use for esthetically focused treatment in anterior region for its white opacity. Lately the development of different kinds of zirconium blocks, such as colored block, clear block, and multi-layered block, allowed more extensive use of zirconia as a treatment option. This report describes a case, in which a prosthetic crown maxillary anterior region was stained with a combination of various coloring liquids before sintering to reproduce natural-looking color scheme in final restoration. The case was reported as the utilization of coloring liquid on monolithic zirconia crown could achieve esthetically satisfying prosthesis for both dentist and patient.

Keyword

Coloring liquid; Zirconia