Dental ceramics

Contemporary dental materials make high-quality ceramic restoration predictable, even in prosthetically and esthetically challenging cases. This practical compendium reviews the state-of-the-art materials and technologies of modern cosmetic dentistry. The physical properties and characteristics of current materials are outlined, as are clinical indications for their use in veneers, single crowns, fixed partial dentures, and implant-supported restorations. The authors also address esthetics-related subjects, such as the restoration of nonvital abutment teeth and the latest bleaching techniques. Offering step-by-step instructions accompanying numerous illustrations, this concise text is a an invaluable resource for daily clinical practice.Contents1. Scientific Aspects of Dental Ceramic Materials2. Processing Methods3. Veneers4. All-ceramic Single Crowns5. Non-vital Abutment Teeth6. External Bleaching7. All-ceramic Fixed Partial Dentures8. Bonding of Ceramic Restorations9. All-ceramic Implant Supported Restorations