title: Three generations of zirconia:  From veneered to monolithic. Part I.
abstract: This article presents the historical development of the different generations of zirconia and their range of indications, from veneered to monolithic zirconia restorations. Because of the large extent of this topic, it is divided into two parts. In Part I, the mechanical and optical properties of the three generations of zirconia materials are discussed critically and theoretically. A short summary is given of the current scientific literature, investigating the third generation of zirconia comparatively regarding the properties discussed.
authors.forename: Bogna
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Stawarczyk
authors.forename: Christin
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Keul
authors.forename: Marlis
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Eichberger
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Figge
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Edelhoff
authors.forename: Nina
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Lümkemann
mesh_terms: D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D003801:Dental Veneers; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D013499:Surface Properties; D015040:Zirconium / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials; D015040:Zirconium; C028541:zirconium oxide