Study Overview: CEREC Zirconia Full Contour Zirconia: Clinically Safe, Biocompatible and No Chipping

Bensheim/Salzburg, 25 February 2016. Zirconium dioxide has been successfully used in dentistry for about 20 years. The majority are restorations with zirconia frameworks and ceramic veneers. For the past six years, fully anatomical zirconium dioxide (full contour zirconia) has been increasingly used for restorations (crowns and bridges) [1] [2] [3]. The results from in vitro tests show that with the prerequisite of a professional polish, fully anatomically shaped, non-veneered zirconia crowns and bridges are suitable for dentures. In this case, the high-performance material replaces the expensive metal casting process. In scientific literature, the material is mainly studied for its physical properties (hardness, bending and fracture strength, as well as visual appearance). As a result, monolithic zirconia significantly improved the fracture toughness of endontically treated premolars to the level of healthy teeth [4].