title: Use of a synthetic low-fusing quartz glass-ceramic material for the fabrication of metal-ceramic restorations.
abstract: The development of natural aesthetics has been facilitated by various innovative ceramic materials and techniques. Although metal-ceramic restorations have traditionally been the standard for durable and predictable restorations, the use of metal core materials may result in dense, opaque restorations. The incorporation of low-fusing porcelain materials has enabled the provision of translucent restorations that enable sufficient light transmission and strength. This article presents two comparative case reports that demonstrate the clinical application of a synthetic low-fusing quartz glass-ceramic material for the fabrication of aesthetic and functional metal-ceramic restorations.
authors.affiliation: Arthur Ashman Department of Implant Dentistry, New York University School of Dentistry, New York, USA. SChuDMD@aol.com
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Chu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002516:Ceramics; D003442:Crowns; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D006244:Hardness; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D008875:Middle Aged; D011791:Quartz
chemical_list: D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D011791:Quartz; C023506:Glass ceramics