Materials used for fixed partial denture (FPD) frameworks have had properties of excellent strength, durability, and biocompatibility. Some of the materials which have been used till date include alloys, ceramics, and high-performance polymers such as zirconia, Ni-Cr, lithium disilicate, and so on. All these, though excellent, have their advantages and disadvantages. Hence, the search has alway...

OBJECTIVES This clinical report describes a relatively simple but esthetic, non-invasive and functional prosthodontic treatment option for a patient with missing tooth. METHODS A patient with a missing maxillary left canine was non-invasively treated with a fiber reinforced composite (FRC) bridgework with an all ceramic (Empress II, Ivoclar Vivadent, Schaan, Liech-tenstein) pontic design, usi...

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of ceramic surface texture on the wear of rounded rod specimens. Plate specimens were fabricated from zirconia (ZrO2), feldspathic porcelain, and lithium disilicate glass ceramics (LDG ceramics). Plate surfaces were either ground or polished. Rounded rod specimens with a 2.0-mm-diameter were fabricated from type 4 gold alloy and heat-press...

The clinical effect of feldspar ceramics and lithium disilicate reinforced glass was studied. 57 affected teeth with complete root canal treatment computer aided design/computer manufacturing (CAD/CAM) endocrown restoration were reviewed 24-36 months aftercompletion the restoration. These dimensions including anatomical morphology, proximal contact , color matching, edge integrity, coloring, se...

Statement of problemLong-term clinical data are lacking on the comparison survival adhesively luted pressed e.max lithium disilicate glass-ceramic complete and partial coverage restorations in posterior dentitions effect that different technical variables have their survival.PurposeThe purpose this study was to examine compare 16.9-year associated parameters outcome.Material methodsPatients req...