title: Recent developments in restorative dental ceramics.
abstract: Since the introduction of porcelain jacket crowns in the early 1900s, dental ceramics have been praised for their esthetic appearance. But there's more to consider: other benefits, longevity, limitations. This review addresses major developments in modern dental ceramics and metal-ceramics.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Biomaterials, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610-0446.
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Anusavice
mesh_terms: D000537:Aluminum Oxide; D002516:Ceramics; D003442:Crowns; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D003801:Dental Veneers; D004548:Elasticity; D005898:Glass; D006801:Humans; D007284:Inlays; D008422:Materials Testing; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D013718:Tensile Strength
chemical_list: D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D000537:Aluminum Oxide