1Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental college and Hospital, Hyderabad. Andhra Pradesh
2Department of Prosthodontics. Government Dental college and Hospital, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
3Department of Oral pathology, Government Dental college and Hospital, Hyderabad. Andhra Pradesh
Online published on 22 June, 2012.
Advanced ceramic materials such as Zirconia have great potential as substitutes for traditional materials in many biomedical applications. Since the end of 1990’s, the form of partially stabilized zirconia has been promoted as suitable for dental use due to its excellent strength and superior fracture resistance as a result of its inherent transformation toughening. The purpose of this review is to know the evolution of zirconia as a biomaterial, to explore the materials physical, chemical, biological and optical properties of the material.
Zirconia, Advanced ceramics, Crowns, Bridge, Posts, Implant abutments
