CERAMIC IN DENTISTRY

In the field of dentistry ceramics constitute one of the four primary categories of materials utilized for the restoration of decayed damaged or absent teeth. The other three categories include metals polymers and composites. Their applications extend beyond dentistry to include pottery porcelain glass refractory materials abrasives heat shields for space shuttles brake discs for high-performance vehicles and spherical components in artificial hip joints. Within dentistry ceramics are extensively employed in the fabrication of artificial denture teeth crowns bridges ceramic posts abutments implants and veneers that overlay metal frameworks. The customization of ceramics for dental purposes is achieved through meticulous control over the types and proportions of the materials used in their manufacture. The advent of computerized systems for the creation of dental restorations coupled with advancements in novel microstructures for ceramic materials has significantly transformed the clinical workflow for dentists and technicians as well as the range of treatment options available to patients.