TY - JOUR
T1 - A new approach to restorative dentistry
T2 - fabricating ceramic restorations using CEREC CAD/CAM.
AU - Estafan, D.
AU - David, A.
AU - David, S.
AU - Calamia, J.
PY - 1999/6
Y1 - 1999/6
N2 - Ceramic materials provide an alternative when choosing a tooth-colored restoration. Currently, posterior composite restorations can be used to achieve esthetic restorations; however, they have many disadvantages with regard to wear, polymerization shrinkage, discoloration, marginal leakage, and technique sensitivity. The use of CEREC CAD/CAM enables the dentist to place feldspathic porcelain (Vitablocs Mark II) and machinable glass ceramic (Dicor MGC) restorations in a single visit. When compared to composite materials, these materials closely approximate the physical properties of enamel in compressive and tensile strength and wear resistance. This study evaluated 50 CEREC CAD/CAM restorations after 4 years in service. Restorations ranged from Class I to 7/8s crown preparations.
AB - Ceramic materials provide an alternative when choosing a tooth-colored restoration. Currently, posterior composite restorations can be used to achieve esthetic restorations; however, they have many disadvantages with regard to wear, polymerization shrinkage, discoloration, marginal leakage, and technique sensitivity. The use of CEREC CAD/CAM enables the dentist to place feldspathic porcelain (Vitablocs Mark II) and machinable glass ceramic (Dicor MGC) restorations in a single visit. When compared to composite materials, these materials closely approximate the physical properties of enamel in compressive and tensile strength and wear resistance. This study evaluated 50 CEREC CAD/CAM restorations after 4 years in service. Restorations ranged from Class I to 7/8s crown preparations.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=0033138688&partnerID=8YFLogxK
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/citedby.url?scp=0033138688&partnerID=8YFLogxK
M3 - Article
C2 - 10650368
AN - SCOPUS:0033138688
SN - 1548-8578
VL - 20
SP - 555-560; quiz 562
JO - Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
JF - Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
IS - 6
ER -