Acta Med. 2007, 50: 101-104
Contemporary All-ceramic Materials – Part 1
Over the past 35 years, multiple types of all-ceramic materials have been introduced as an ideal alternative for metal-fused to ceramic. This review covers state-of-the-art development of all-ceramic systems in terms of history, material composition, fabrication technologies, and structural and strength properties. These materials are proved to be ideal in terms of mechanical properties and biocompatibility, making metal-free ceramic restorations a realistic clinical alternative for conventional metal-fused-to ceramic.
Keywords
All-ceramic, Glass-ceramic, Particle-filled ceramics, Polycrystalline ceramic, Substructure ceramic, Strength, Fracture toughness.
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