by admin | Jan 25, 2024 | How should a clinician and lab communicate
A clinician should communicate with his lab technician to plant and execute the reatorative procedures to acheive excellent results. Advanced knowledge of the materials used for fabrication of prosthesis can be imparted by the dentist to the technician. The various...
by admin | Jan 25, 2024 | Failure of zirconia prosthesis
Zirconia is a ceramic material used for prosthodontic prosthesis such as crowns and bridges. Though zirconia has excellent physical properties care should be taken to prevent excessive stress and pressure on monolithic zirconia as it tends to damage the internal tooth...
by admin | Jan 25, 2024 | Zirconia trade-off between strength and esthetics
Zirconia offers a best balance between strength and esthetics. Due to its less chemical reactivity and high strength to withstand high occlusal forces it is a great choice for posterior crowns and bridges. It is lustrous, translucent and can be veneered with...
by admin | Jan 25, 2024 | Indications, advantages and disadvantages of Zirconia
Zirconia is a ceramic material used for prosthodontic prosthesis such as crowns and bridges. It is stronger than porcelain, corrosion resistant , translucent and has high flexural strength. Indications: Single crowns Multiple crowns and bridges Full mouth...
