Zircônia translúcida : uma revisão de literatura.

Abstract

Zirconia is considered a bioceramic with very satisfactory properties when compared to conventional restorations. Besides that, prosthetic pieces totally free of metal can be made, and at the same time, return the function and aesthetics to the patient. The growth of the aesthetic requirement and the advance of the indirect restorative materials, has been giving satisfactory results in dentistry. The zirconia allows the natural union of the gingival tissues to the tooth, besides presenting biocompatibility to the dental tissues and not provoking reactions of hypersensitivity. Crowns based on translucent zirconia, promise to suppress the vulnerability to chipping of multiple layer restorations, providing aesthetics and mechanical strength simultaneously. Currently, this material has been used to make full crowns for both anterior and posterior teeth. There are some disagreements regarding clinical longevity and cementation of the piece. Therefore, the objective of this study was to review the literature on translucent zirconia, its peculiarities and what still needs to be studied in order to have a better clinical reliability on the part of the professionals and to understand why this material can be so promising for the future of Dentistry.