A ten-unit all-ceramic anterior fixed partial denture using Y-TZP zirconia

High-strength, all-ceramic systems are being recommended with increasing frequency for both anterior and posterior restorations. There are some significant differences in the physical and mechanical properties of these materials that ultimately affect their clinical performances. Consequently, these differences should be clearly understood before the restorative team selects the use of a particular system. This article reviews these differences and demonstrates the use of Y-TZP zirconia for the fabrication of a 10-unit anterior fixed partial denture.