The evolution of computerized systems for the production of dental restorations associated
to the development of novel microstructures for ceramic materials has caused an important …

Objectives Zirconia-based dental restorations and implants are gaining attention due to their
bioactivity, corrosion resistance and mechanical stability. Further, surface modification of …

Objectives Lithium-based glass-ceramics are currently dominating the landscape of dental
restorative ceramic materials, with new products taking the market by storm in the last years …

Statement of problem Achieving natural tooth appearance with sufficient mechanical
strength is one of the most challenging issues of computer-assisted design and computer …

This study assessed marginal leakage and fracture resistance of computer-aided
design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) fabricated ceramic crowns with …

High-strength all-ceramic systems for fixed partial dentures (FPDs) are available for
replacing a missing tooth. New core/framework materials have been developed and have …

Objectives Dentists enrolled in the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network
completed a study questionnaire about techniques and materials used for single-unit crowns …

Objectives For posterior partial restorations an overlap of indication exists where either
ceramic or resin-based composite materials can be successfully applied. The aim of this …

The mechanical properties of lithium disilicate glass-ceramics depend on various factors, a
prominent one being their microstructure. The aim of this review article is to elucidate the …

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) material is a polycyclic, aromatic, thermoplastic polymer that is
semi-crystalline and has a linear structure. PEEK has good mechanical and electrical …