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Keys to Bonding Esthetic, Durable Zirconia Restorations: Two Case Reports
1Private Practice, Laguna Niguel, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada; Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Abstract:
Polycrystalline metal oxide-based ceramics, typically referred to as zirconium dioxide (or zirconia), have advanced greatly in the past two decades, becoming a popular cosmetic restorative material. Although contrary to common belief, adhesive bonding to zirconia is not only possible but quite effective using the right materials with proper technique. This article discusses keys to bonding to zirconia, presenting two case reports in which adhesion and cementation are demonstrated.

