International journal of computerized dentistry · 2013 · 18 citations · 2 references
DentistryDental Materials ScienceRestorative DentistryCeramic MaterialsCeramicsDental MaterialsAll-ceramic RestorationsCeramic RestorationsCeramic VeneersDental CeramicsDental CompositesVeneer RestorationsBrittlenessCad And Cam Ceramic RestorationsCad And Cam Dental MaterialsHybrid Ceramic MaterialsHybrid CeramicsMinimal Invasive RestorationsMinimally Invasive RestorationsRestorations
A new type of material consisting of a ceramic substructure infiltrated with a composite material--referred to as a hybrid ceramic--is currently being introduced for dental CAD/CAM use. The characteristic brittleness of ceramic is thus replaced by an elasticity resembling that of natural human dentin. The material features a high fracture load value of 2980 N, and is straightforward to process in CAD/CAM milling machines. This article presents a case example describing the manufacture of a veneer restoration.
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