Prettau Zirconia is a premium monolithic dental ceramic developed by Zirkonzahn (Bruneck, Italy) — the most respected zirconia brand in dental laboratory work worldwide. WeCare Dental Clinic in Antalya uses Prettau for cases that require maximum strength combined with acceptable aesthetics — particularly All-on-4® bridges, posterior crowns, and bruxism patients.
What Makes Prettau Different
Standard monolithic zirconia has 1100-1200 MPa flexural strength but is famously opaque — it works for back teeth but looks unnatural at the smile zone. Prettau improves on this through:
When Prettau Is the Right Choice
We use Prettau Zirconia for:
1. All-on-4® / All-on-6® permanent bridges — The 12-14 tooth bridge supported by 4-6 implants needs maximum strength to withstand bite forces. Prettau is our default permanent bridge material.
2. Posterior crowns — Molars handle 80-200 N bite forces. Prettau or other monolithic zirconia outperforms IPS e.max® for these cases.
3. Bruxism patients — Heavy grinding can chip IPS e.max® veneers. Prettau monolithic zirconia is the durable alternative.
4. Implant-supported crowns — The connection between implant and crown is rigid, so flexible materials like e.max can crack at the connection. Zirconia is the standard for implant restorations.
Prettau Sub-Lines at WeCare
The right Prettau line depends on the tooth position and your aesthetic priorities. We discuss during planning.
Prettau vs IPS e.max® — When Which
For Hollywood smile cases (visible front teeth), we use IPS e.max®. For posterior or full-arch cases, Prettau Zirconia. For combination cases, we use both — IPS e.max® for the smile zone + Prettau for back teeth, designed to harmonise in shade.
Authentic Prettau
WeCare uses only authentic Zirkonzahn Prettau materials, with documentation:
Travel and Logistics
Standard WeCare medical tourism package:
WhatsApp +90 551 086 83 68 with your X-ray and tooth photos for a written treatment plan within 24 hours.
