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Optical behavior of current ceramic systems.

Nicolas V Raptis1, Konstantinos X Michalakis, Hiroshi Hirayama

  • 1Division of Postgraduate Prosthodontics, Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry
|March 7, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Achieving natural-looking anterior teeth restorations is challenging. This study evaluates ceramic systems, comparing metal-ceramic crowns with all-ceramic options like In-Ceram Spinell and IPS Empress for superior esthetics and light transmission.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Materials Science
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Esthetic Dentistry

Background:

  • Restoring anterior teeth esthetically presents significant clinical challenges.
  • Numerous ceramic systems exist, including metal-ceramics and all-ceramic options, aiming to mimic natural tooth optical properties.
  • Research continues to seek materials with optimal light transmission and refraction for lifelike restorations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the properties of various ceramic systems for dental restorations.
  • To clinically evaluate the optical behavior of specific ceramic restorations.
  • To compare the esthetic outcomes of different margin designs in metal-ceramic crowns against all-ceramic alternatives.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of properties for multiple ceramic systems (Dicor, In-Ceram, IPS-Empress, etc.).

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  • Clinical evaluation of optical properties for: metal-ceramic crowns (360° porcelain margins), In-Ceram Spinell, and IPS Empress restorations.
  • Comparison with metal-ceramic crowns featuring 180° porcelain margins.

    • Main Results:

    • Subjective evaluation of light transmission and color matching by five experienced prosthodontists.
    • Comparison focused on optical behavior differences between tested ceramic systems and margin designs.
    • Data aimed to identify superior esthetic and light-handling ceramic restorative options.

    Conclusions:

    • All-ceramic restorations like IPS Empress and In-Ceram Spinell show promise for esthetic anterior tooth restorations.
    • Specific margin designs in metal-ceramic crowns influence optical outcomes.
    • Further clinical evaluation is essential for optimizing esthetic results in anterior dental restorations.