A ten-unit all-ceramic anterior fixed partial denture using Y-TZP zirconia.
High-strength, all-ceramic systems are being recommended with increasing frequency for both anterior and posterior restorations. There are some significant differences in the physical and mechanical properties of these materials that ultimately affect their clinical performances. Consequently, these differences should be clearly understood before the restorative team selects the use of a particular system. This article reviews these differences and demonstrates the use of Y-TZP zirconia for the fabrication of a 10-unit anterior fixed partial denture.
Keough
Bernard E
BE
bekdmd@hotmail.com
Kay
Howard B
HB
Sager
R David
RD
D000328:Adult; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D008437:Maxilla; D016062:Porosity; D015019:Yttrium; D015040:Zirconium
C499362:yttria stabilized tetragonal zirconia; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D015019:Yttrium; D015040:Zirconium