RESEARCH ARTICLE
The Zirconia Ceramic: Strengths and Weaknesses
Elie E. Daou*
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2014Volume: 8
First Page: 33
Last Page: 42
Publisher ID: TODENTJ-8-33
DOI: 10.2174/1874210601408010033
Article History:
Received Date: 11/11/2013Revision Received Date: 18/12/2013
Acceptance Date: 30/12/2013
Electronic publication date: 18/4/2014
Collection year: 2014

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Abstract
Metal ceramic restorations were considered the gold standard as reliable materials. Increasing demand for esthetics supported the commercialization of new metal free restorations. A growing demand is rising for zirconia prostheses. Peer-reviewed articles published till July 2013 were identified through a Medline (Pubmed and Elsevier). Emphasizing was made on zirconia properties and applications. Zirconia materials are able to withstand posterior physiologic loads. Although zirconia cores are considered as reliable materials, these restorations are not problem free.