title: Full-Contour Zirconia Fixed Partial Dentures as Chairside Applications: A Case Report.
abstract: Clinical application of zirconia has been expanding due to the high strength properties it offers. Initial use of zirconia was as a coping or substructure material replacing cast metal. More recent formulations have been introduced for monolithic zirconia contour designs. New chairside computer-aided design and computeraided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology has made it possible for dentists to deliver 3-unit bridges in a single appointment. This case report will present such a clinical application.
authors.affiliation: Resident faculty member, Spear Education and CERECdoctors.com; Private Practice, Orono, Minnesota.
authors.forename: Mike
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Skramstad
authors.affiliation: Clinical Professor, Director of the Computerized Dentistry Program, University of Michigan, School of Dentistry; Private Practice, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
authors.forename: Dennis J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Fasbinder
mesh_terms: D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design / Q000379:methods*; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D015040:Zirconium / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials; D015040:Zirconium; C028541:zirconium oxide