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Zirconia in fixed implant prosthodontics
Petra Christine Guess1, Wael Att, Joerg Rudolf Strub
1Department of Prosthodontics, Dental School, Albert-Ludwigs University, Freiburg, Germany. petra.guess@uniklinik-freiburg.de
Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research
|December 24, 2010
Summary
Zirconia is a popular material for implant dentistry, offering high stability and biocompatibility for restorations and abutments. However, long-term clinical data is limited, necessitating caution with extensive zirconia frameworks.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Dental Implantology
- Ceramic Engineering
Background:
- CAD/CAM technology and zirconia ceramics are increasingly utilized in implant dentistry.
- Zirconia offers favorable properties such as high biocompatibility and low bacterial adhesion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current knowledge on zirconia for implant-borne restorations and abutments.
- To address laboratory findings, clinical performance, and future trends of zirconia in implant dentistry.
Main Methods:
- A literature review from 1990-2010 was performed.
- Search terms included "zirconia," "implants," "abutment," "crown," and "fixed dental prosthesis."
- Electronic (PubMed) and manual searches were conducted.
Main Results:
- Zirconia is used for implant abutments, frameworks, and bars supporting various prostheses.
- Yttria-stabilized zirconia shows high strength and fracture toughness.
- Preliminary clinical data indicate high stability, with rare framework damage but common veneering porcelain fractures.
Conclusions:
- While zirconia shows promise, long-term clinical data is currently lacking.
- Caution is advised for extensive implant-borne zirconia frameworks due to potential veneering porcelain issues.
