Application of All Ceramic Materials in Dentistry

The daily increase in Patientschr('39') demand for cosmetic treatments has led to dental restorations moving towards the use of all-ceramic materials. The development of all-ceramic restorations over the last decade has revolutionized aesthetic dentistry. Recent advances in ceramic manufacturing and processing methods have led to the evolutionary growth of all-ceramic materials with superior biomechanical properties. Today, extensive research is being carried out to increase strength, aesthetic, dimensional accuracy and ability of these restorations to reliably bond with different dental substrates. Currently, different ceramic materials and systems are available for clinical use. In this review article, the all-ceramic restorations have been investigated in terms of evolution, development, classification and strength improvement. The success of all-ceramic restorations depends on different factors, such as dentist performance, quality of materials, manufacturing techniques, and clinical conditions of the case. However, further clinical studies are recommended for the development of all-ceramic materials and systems.