Background The introduction of the new generation of particle-filled and high strength
ceramics, hybrid composites and technopolymers in the last decade has offered an …

Objective To review the ultrastructural characteristics of novel lithium disilicate based glass
ceramics (LDC), how their manufacturing process influences their structure and their clinical …

Objective A deeper understanding of the mechanical behavior of dental restorative materials
requires an insight into the materials elastic constants and microstructure. Here we aim to …

Dental glass-ceramics (DGCs) are developed by controlled crystallization of oxide glasses
and form an important group of biomaterials used in modern dentistry. They are also of great …

Simple Summary The interest in chairside Computer-aided design/computer-assisted
manufacturing (CAD/CAM) restorations has increased the diversity of the restorative …

Objectives This paper aimed to provide a literature review of the mechanical and biological
properties of zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate glass-ceramics (ZLS) in Computer-aided …

The aim of this paper is to report the state of current literature and recommendations for the
lithium disilicate glass-ceramic IPS e. Max. The materials science, mechanical and optical …

The present paper was aimed at reporting the state of the art about lithium disilicate
ceramics. The physical, mechanical, and optical properties of this material were reviewed as …

Ceramic materials have rapidly become the material of choice for indirect restorations. There
are a variety of material types available for use such as feldspathic ceramics, glass ceramics …

The global market for dental materials is predicted to exceed 10 billion dollars by 2020. The
main drivers for this growth are easing the workflow of dentists and increasing the comfort of …