Zirconia: a proven, durable ceramic for esthetic restorations
1Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Abstract:
In dental ceramics, zirconia has proven to be a durable, reliable framework material capable of inhibiting crack growth and preventing catastrophic failure. Zirconia, which is the oxidized form of zirconium, can exist in several phases, depending on temperature. Used in combination with CAD/CAM technology, zirconia enables the fabrication of esthetic all-ceramic restorations in all areas of the mouth.

