title: Ceramics overview: classification by microstructure and processing methods.
abstract: The plethora of ceramic systems available today for all types of indirect restorations can be confusing--and overwhelming--for the clinician. Having a better understanding of them is key. The authors use classification systems based on the microstructural components of ceramics and the processing techniques to help illustrate the various properties and uses.
authors.affiliation: Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: Russell
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Giordano
authors.forename: Edward A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: McLaren
mesh_terms: D000537:Aluminum Oxide; D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D003442:Crowns; D003776:Dental Porcelain / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000145:classification*; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D006801:Humans; D007284:Inlays; D018020:Lithium Compounds; D017680:Potassium Compounds; D012822:Silicon Dioxide; D015040:Zirconium
chemical_list: D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D018020:Lithium Compounds; D017680:Potassium Compounds; D003776:Dental Porcelain; C016447:feldspar; C078519:leucite; D012822:Silicon Dioxide; D015040:Zirconium; D000537:Aluminum Oxide; C028541:zirconium oxide