title: Dental ceramics: current thinking and trends.
abstract: Dental ceramics are presented within a simplifying framework allowing for understanding of their composition and development. The meaning of strength and details of the fracture process are explored, and recommendations are given regarding making structural comparisons among ceramics. Assessment of clinical survival data is dealt with, and literature is reviewed on the clinical behavior of metal-ceramic and all-ceramic systems. Practical aspects are presented regarding the choice and use of dental ceramics.
authors.affiliation: Dental Clinical Research Center, Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, University of Connecticut Health Center, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06030, USA. kelly@nso1.uchc.edu
authors.forename: J Robert
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Kelly
mesh_terms: D002516:Ceramics / Q000737:chemistry*; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D003776:Dental Porcelain / Q000737:chemistry; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D005898:Glass / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D013314:Stress, Mechanical
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D003776:Dental Porcelain