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Dental ceramics are specialized ceramic materials used in dentistry for various applications, including restorative materials, cementation agents, and fixed prostheses.1

Applications of Dental Ceramics

  • Resin Composites: These are used for repairing and rebuilding teeth, offering aesthetic advantages over older materials like dental amalgams. They consist of a resin binder and ceramic fillers.1
  • Dental Cements: Used to bond crowns and bridges, these cements need to be strong, resistant to dissolution, and biocompatible. Examples include zinc phosphate and polycarboxylate cements.1
  • Fixed Prostheses: Many crowns and inlays are made from porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) cermets, which combine a metal substructure with layers of porcelain for a natural appearance.1

Glass ceramics, a type of glass that undergoes controlled crystallization, are also used in dental implants.2

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  1. bioceramics
  2. advanced structural ceramics
  3. optical ceramics
  4. industrial glass - Glass ceramics

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