What material is recommended for making a crown or a bridge? When is each option the better choice?

Posted on By Dr Mártha Szabolcs

One of the greatest innovations in modern dentistry is zirconia-based restorations.If you value aesthetics, durability and a healthy feel in your mouth, zirconia crowns and bridges offer an ideal solution.Here’s why this material is so special and why more and more people choose it over traditional metal-ceramic crowns: What is zirconia? Zirconium dioxide (ZrO₂) is … Continue reading What material is recommended for making a crown or a bridge? When is each option the better choice?

Is a simple filling enough after a root canal treatment?What kind of long-term care does a root-treated tooth need (to prevent fracture or cracking)?

Posted on By Dr Mártha Szabolcs

The ultimate goal of root canal therapy is for the treated tooth to continue to serve chewing, biting and smiling almost as well as it did before. However, many patients are less aware that during root canal treatment: Removal of decay and the shaping (enlargement) of the root canals inevitably causes significant loss of tooth … Continue reading Is a simple filling enough after a root canal treatment?What kind of long-term care does a root-treated tooth need (to prevent fracture or cracking)?

If one of my upper central incisors needs a crown, is it advisable to crown the other one at the same time?

Posted on By Dr Mártha Szabolcs

It’s a common question—and even among dentists there isn’t a single “always do this” answer. Why a single upper central incisor often needs a crown Trauma (fracture or major chip) is the most frequent reason. After such injury a root canal is often required, and over time the tooth may discolour (yellow or brown). In … Continue reading If one of my upper central incisors needs a crown, is it advisable to crown the other one at the same time?