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Porcelain esthetics for the 21st century.
1Department of Biomaterials, University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Birmingham, USA.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|June 22, 2000
Summary
This review covers scientific advances in dental porcelains, focusing on new low-fusing materials and their applications. It also discusses developments in dental luting cements for improved restorative dentistry.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Biomaterials Engineering
Background:
- Dental procedures are integral to modern dental practice.
- Significant research efforts have focused on enhancing dental porcelain properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review scientific advances in dental porcelains.
- To highlight the properties and indications of new low-fusing porcelains.
- To address advancements in dental luting cements.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific advances.
- Analysis of properties of low-fusing dental porcelains.
- Review of current luting cement technologies.
Main Results:
- Emerging trends in dental porcelain development identified.
- Key properties of novel low-fusing porcelains detailed.
- Clinical indications for new porcelains outlined.
Conclusions:
- Advancements in dental porcelains offer improved material properties.
- Low-fusing porcelains present new therapeutic possibilities.
- Innovations in luting cements support enhanced dental restorations.