DENTAL CERAMICS: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ARTICLE

*Dr. Suvajit Adak, Dr. Sudheer Arunachalam, Dr. Susmita Mondal and Dr. Priya Jha

ABSTRACT

High aesthetic standards for prosthodontics restorations have steered the scientific development of materials towards all-ceramic materials that can take the place of porcelain-fused-to-metal systems. The technological development of ceramics for applications in dentistry has advanced significantly over the last four decades, with the steady introduction of novel compounds and processing methods. The expansion of the range of indications to include implants, implant abutments, and long-span fixed partial prostheses has been made possible by improvements in both strength and toughness. The state of ceramics for applications in dentistry is presented in this review.

Keywords: all-ceramics, sintering, feldspar, silica, glass, firing, slip casting, zirconia, CAD-CAM.