Er is veel hype over zirkonium als het beste materiaal voor tandheelkundige kronen en bruggen. Sterk en esthetisch – zirkonium is de afgelopen 25 jaar het materiaal van voorkeur geworden voor gebitsrestauraties.
Maar! Er is echter een addertje onder het gras – niet alle zirkonium is gelijk. In dit bericht kun je ontdekken wat we bedoelen – er is ZIRKONIUM… en… zirkonium!
Zirkonium Kronen worden gefreesd uit speciale blokken die “blanks” worden genoemd. De hierboven getoonde zirkonium blank kost ongeveer €300. Het is gemaakt in Duitsland, heeft alle relevante certificaten en voldoet, zoals u van ons verwacht, 100% aan de hoge kwaliteitseisen. Dit is de norm die we hanteren in het Sofia Implant Centre.
En de hieronder getoonde blanks zijn slechts rond de €30; ja, 10 keer goedkoper! – meestal gemaakt in Turkije of China. Voor een referentie check opnieuw Alibaba.com (volg de link).
Het risico bij het gebruiken van zirkonium van slechte kwaliteit is dat u waarschijnlijk uw nieuwe kroon of brug moet vervangen. En geloof het of niet, heel vaak is dat exact wat u krijgt als verschil niet kent tussen de verschillende kwaliteit van zirkonium.
Dus wat is het verschil? Het verschil zit, zoals altijd, in de details: goedkoop zirkonium is over het algemeen broos en niet esthetisch. De kwaliteit heeft meerdere lagen die een natuurlijke kleurverloop van de tand, diepte en doorschijnendheid geven. Het voldoet ook aan strikte strenge normen.
Niet minder belangrijk is hoe zirkonium wordt verwerkt – hiervoor zijn dure tandtechnische laboratoriumfrees- en sintermachines nodig. De onderstaande freesmachine, die we momenteel gebruiken in het Sofia Implant Center, is bijvoorbeeld gemaakt in Duitsland en kost ongeveer 70.000 euro (2022):
Terwijl we op Alibaba een concurrent kunnen vinden voor €10.000!
En ja, u kunt wel raden dat er een compromis is wanneer het op de kwaliteit aankomt en consequent ook op het resultaat! Naast frezen wordt zirkonium verwerkt door gebruik van verschillende belangrijke stappen – zoals sinteren, waarbij het verhittingsproces zeer nauwkeurig moet zijn. Er zijn ook andere processen die gemakkelijk in het gecompromitteerd kunnen komen door apparatuur van lage kwaliteit of nalatigheid. Vraag dus uw kliniek om de kwaliteit van hun materialen en apparatuur te controleren. Vraag een certificaat van oorsprong en kwaliteit aan voor de zirkonium blank. Als ze aarzelen om hierover te praten, dan verbergen ze waarschijnlijk iets en heeft u alle reden om weg te blijven. Net zoals er verschillen zijn in de kwaliteit van zirkonium, zijn er verschillen in bijna alle tandtechnische processen. Dit roept de volgende belangrijke vraag op: waarom hebben we een modern laboratorium nodig? Klik hier om het bericht te lezen en het antwoord te vinden.
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I had full upper and lower all on six implant treatment at the Sofia Implant Centre in February 2026, followed by permanent zirconium bridges in August. The results are exceptional — my smile looks fantastic and I can eat normally again. My thanks to Dr Rafid Hussain, the head surgeon, for the outstanding surgical work, and to Dr Ogur Inal, who fitted my zirconium bridges with real precision and care. I also want to give special thanks to Kris George my Consultant, who managed to secure me an appointment at the last minute when the Centre was fully booked. All the staff were friendly, supportive, and highly professional throughout my treatment. I couldn’t be happier with the experience or the final result. Highly recommended.
Има невероятното щастие да попадна на д-р Радина Таскова в Sofia Implant Center. Тя е истински професионалист с голямо сърце – внимателна, прецизна и изключително човечна. Обясни ми всичко ясно, под оди с разбиране към стра овете ми и ме накара да се чувствам напълно спокоен през целия процес. Самата процедура мина без болка и с изключителна лекота, а резултатът е повече от прекрасен. Също така искам да изкажа специалната си благодарност и на д-р Атанас Грунов, който постави постоянните ми зъби вър у имплантите. Той беше много внимателен, спокоен и професионален през цялото време. Благодаря му за грижата, търпението и отличната работа. Изключително съм доволен от резултата и от отношението му! В процеса участва и консултантът Калоян, който ми оказа съдействие.
I recently visited Sofia Implant Centre for a check-up of my All-on-4 implants, which I had completed there 3 years ago, and my experience continues to reward me for choosing their excellent services. My consultant this time, Diyan Shkodrov, was extremely helpful with booking the hotel and arranging my transfer, along with the sweetest clinic guide at the airport, whose name I unfortunately forgot. My meeting during the check-up with dental specialist Dr Kliment Bekiarov, who was also responsible for creating my final smile, was as always very warm, welcoming, and full of positive energy. He was more than willing to answer all my questions, and the check-up showed that everything was flawless. Sofia Implant Centre is one of the most modern and top-quality dental clinics, adhering to the highest European standards with excellent equipment, impeccable cleanliness, and outstanding organised patient care. Everyone on staff—from the drivers and receptionists to the nurses, consultants, and doctors—is dedicated and highly specialised in their role. The system works seamlessly, inspiring trust, organisation, and professionalism. I greatly appreciate the doctors' honesty and ethics, which clearly outweigh short-term profit, as well as their detailed transparency. This was evident in the meeting following the panoramic X-ray to determine the treatment plan. My case was particularly challenging for All-on-4 in the upper jaw due to my very thin bone structure, which carried the risk that the implants might not integrate after the multiple extractions required. The decision was ultimately mine on whether to proceed. My consultant at the time, Lina—a Greek woman raised in Bulgaria—was always willing to explain, advise, and support me on a personal level throughout our communication, from start to finish. So, I decided to take the leap, go ahead with the extractions (which had to be done eventually anyway), and move forward with the implants. The surgery was a success, and everything went perfectly thanks to the surgeon and the nurse assistant. It was a long and thorough procedure that required delicate handling, expertise, and, of course, patience from all of us. My bone was thin but dense and strong. I mention this because while an X-ray may show available bone, it cannot always reveal its actual quality or density. The follow-up process was very satisfying, both for my temporary teeth and especially for the final set, where we used Digital Smile Design simulations. Dr Kliment Bekiarov carefully listened to and discussed all my preferences regarding the shape, size, and colour of my teeth. As a result, I now have a wonderful, natural-looking smile that feels completely my own. They are fully functional, and the total cost was significantly lower than it would have been in Greece. I wholeheartedly recommend Sofia Implant Centre to my friends in Greece and abroad whenever a similar need arises. Thank you to everyone at Sofia Implant Centre. May you all be well and blessed!