Implant-supported fixed dental rehabilitation with monolithic zirconia: a clinical case report

J Esthet Restor Dent. 2014 Mar-Apr;26(2):88-96. doi: 10.1111/jerd.12078. Epub 2014 Jan 2.

Abstract

Objective: Veneer chipping in bilayered ceramic restorations is a current problem reported with significant frequency.

Clinical considerations: This clinical report describes the use of a monolithic, implant-supported restoration with gingiva-colored ceramics. Good esthetic and functional results were achieved with no complications reported after 3 years.

Conclusions: Prosthetic rehabilitation using monolithic zirconia may help to prevent complications associated with bilayered ceramics systems. Further studies are essential to provide long-term data about the performance of this type of prostheses.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Zirconium*

Substances

  • Zirconium