Weak points in a ceramic construction include sharp angles clear changes in the thickness of the ceramics and high tensile stress levels in the ceramic framework.
Ceramic restorations tooth.
Systems such as feldspathic porcelains leucite systems castable glasses alumina based systems and glass infiltrated alumina are covered as are the different types of restorations eg veneers inlays etc.
This is particularly true for ceramic bridges which require the interdental spaces be carefully shaped and rounded.
The nature of ceramic tooth restorations.
Here at annigan dental we don t believe in making patients choose between treatment options that revitalize their oral health and ones that help them maintain a natural aesthetically pleasing look.
Research suggests that you can get a reliable restoration of your tooth with a crown installed using the cerec system.
All ceramic restorations are not effective as retainers for a fixed dental prosthesis although the strongest of the slip cast materials in ceram zirconia and the higher strength pressed systems ips empress 2 may be suitable for anterior applications the brittle nature of porcelain necessitates that connectors of large cross sectional dimension a minimum of 4 4 mm is recommended.
The repair of fractured ceramic restorations with resin composite has some major advantages as it preserves the main body of the restoration avoids unnecessary reduction of sound tooth structure is an inexpensive procedure and makes treatment feasible in an easier faster manner.
The design and performance parameters of ceramic materials in dental restorations are reviewed.