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Zirconia crowns with grainy texture? (Photo)

April 4, 2017
Asked By:Monica_g82 in Kingston, ON

Hi, I'm getting 4 zirconia crowns on my front upper teeth. I had a second try in and I have noticed that there is a little strange grainy texture (like tiny bubbles) on the crowns. Is this normal or acceptable? I have attached the picture, not sure if you can see it from it?

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April 6, 2017

Answer: Zirconium crown

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS
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Answer: Zirconium crown

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April 6, 2017

Answer: Zirconia

Dipesh Sitaram, MICCMO, FICCMO, DDS
April 6, 2017

Answer: Zirconia

Dipesh Sitaram, MICCMO, FICCMO, DDS

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