title: Full-Mouth Implant Rehabilitation With Monolithic Zirconia: Benefits and Limitations.
abstract: As increased chipping rates have been reported with porcelain-fused-to-zirconia fixed dental prostheses, monolithic zirconia has been introduced in an effort to reduce the technical complications associated with bilayered ceramics. This clinical report illustrates the steps for achieving full-mouth implant rehabilitation with monolithic zirconia prostheses and minimal facial porcelain veneering. The benefits and limitations of this technique are also discussed. The incisal edges and occluding surface areas comprised monolithic zirconia to reduce the possibility of breakage and improve the esthetic outcome. Up to 1 year in function, no porcelain fracture was found.
authors.affiliation: Implant Fellow, Division of Postgraduate Prosthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Amin
authors.affiliation: Professor and Chairman, Division of Postgraduate Prosthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: Hans-Peter
authors.initials: HP
authors.lastname: Weber
authors.affiliation: Laboratory Instructor and Chief Technician, Division of Postgraduate Prosthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: Yukio
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kudara
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Division of Postgraduate Prosthodontics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: Panos
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Papaspyridakos
mesh_terms: D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D003722:Dental Alloys; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003801:Dental Veneers; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D015040:Zirconium
chemical_list: D003722:Dental Alloys; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D015040:Zirconium; C028541:zirconium oxide