All-Ceramic Systems Overview
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What is a primary characteristic of the IPS Empress CAD material?

  • It is exclusively used for posterior crowns.
  • Leucite crystals are not evenly distributed.
  • It contains no glass matrix.
  • It does not require a second heating cycle for the crystalline phase. (correct)

    • Which of the following statements is true regarding the IPS Empress II material?

  • Lithium-disilicate glass provides less translucency.
  • It contains a low percentage of crystalline structures.
  • It has a high refractive index.
  • It hinders crack propagation effectively. (correct)

    • Which types of restorations are indicated for the lithium disilicate IPS e.max Press material?

  • Cantilever bridges.
  • Inlay-retained fixed partial dentures (FPD).
  • Only posterior crowns.
  • 3-unit anterior fixed partial dentures. (correct)

    • What is a contraindication for using IPS e.max?

    <p>Patients with bruxism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of using VITA SUPRINITY glass ceramic material?

    <p>It belongs to a new generation of glass ceramic products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the absorbent refractory die in the In-Ceram technique?

    <p>To facilitate easy separation of the core</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reduces the strength of the In-Ceram material when magnesium oxide crystals are added?

    <p>Increased translucency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about In-Ceram zirconia is correct?

    <p>It has a strength 1.4 times that of In-Ceram alumina</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process is used to infuse the residual pores of the core in the In-Ceram technique?

    <p>Capillary action to draw molten glass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical strength range for In-Ceram materials designed for anterior and posterior crowns?

    <p>300-600 MPa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary composition of glass-based ceramics?

    <p>Mainly silicon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option is a type of reinforced glass ceramic?

    <p>Vita Enamic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of alumina is typically added to feldspathic ceramics as a reinforcing component?

    <p>20–25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material is specifically mentioned as being machinable for the fabrication of veneers, inlays, and onlays?

    <p>Vitablocs Mark II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component used to enhance the strength of glass ceramics in zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate ceramics?

    <p>Zirconia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical range of flexural strength for feldspathic ceramics?

    <p>60–70 MPa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of material is utilized for the specific veneering of alumina-based core systems?

    <p>Feldspathic ceramics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ceramic is indicated for fabricating full veneer crowns and three-unit FPDs up to the second premolars?

    <p>Vita Ambria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following ceramics is described as containing over 50% silica?

    <p>Glass-based ceramics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the strength of the Celtra Duo when polished?

    <p>370 MPa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What category does glass infiltrated alumina fall under in microstructural classification?

    <p>Category III</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component is primarily responsible for the translucency of feldspathic restorations?

    <p>Silica</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following compounds is NOT a form of ceramic system classification mentioned?

    <p>Metal-based ceramics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of Vita Ambria over IPS e.max press ceramics?

    <p>More fracture resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much zirconia is contained in Vita Suprinity, according to its composition?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ceramic system is known for having the highest strength at more than 500 MPa?

    <p>Vita Ambria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of using premanufactured blocks in dental ceramics?

    <p>They eliminate residual porosity that could lead to failure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of VITABLOCS®?

    <p>Made entirely from zirconia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material was promoted by VITA in 1991 with improved composition and properties?

    <p>VITABLOCS® Mark II.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the flexural strength of IPS Empress?

    <p>160 MPa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category does the IPS Empress fall under in microstructural classification?

    <p>Category II: High-leucite containing glass.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main crystalline phase in IPS Empress?

    <p>Leucite.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding Category II (Synthetic) in microstructural classification?

    <p>It includes high-leucite and low-leucite systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about VITABLOCS® TriLuxe is accurate?

    <p>It offers a polychromatic four-layer shade gradient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    All-Ceramic Systems

    • I. Glass-based (Feldspathic): Made primarily of silica. Acid-etched ceramic contains more than 50% silica. Feldspathic (Silica Based).
    • II. Reinforced Glass ceramics: Include IPS Empress, IPS e.Max ceramics, Vita Suprinity (10% Zirconia), Celtra Duo (10% Zirconia)
    • III. Glass-infiltrated alumina: Composed of In-ceram and Spinel
    • IV. Zirconia ceramic: High-performance ceramic
    • V. Resin-based ceramics: Ceramic reinforced resins (e.g., Vita Enamic, Lava Ultimate, Visio ligne, CeraSmart, Brilliant, Grandio)

    Microstructural

    • Category I: Glass-based systems (mainly silica)

    • Acid etched ceramic contains more than 50% silica

    • Feldspathic (Silica Based)

    • Glass-based systems contain mainly silicon dioxide (silica or quartz), which contains various levels of alumina (alumino-silicates)

    • Potassium and sodium are known as feldspars

    Category II (Synthetic)

    • 1. Low-to-moderate leucite-containing feldspathic glass: Feldspathic porcelains; Leucite added to raise thermal expansion coefficient; Can be applied to metals and zirconia. Example: Vita VM13
    • 2. High-leucite containing glass: IPS Empress glass contains leucite crystal as a major crystalline phase (35%-50%) in a glassy matrix. Flexural strength: ~160 MPa.

    Category III (Non Silica Based)

    • Crystalline-Based systems with glass filler (mainly alumina) Introduced in 1988. Example: In-Ceram Infiltrated ceramics (slip-cast)

    Infiltrated Ceramic (slip-Cast ceramic)

    • Glass infiltrated Alumina.
    • Products in two components:
      • Powder (aluminum oxide—porous substructure)
      • Glass infiltrated at high temperature into the porous substructure
    • Interpenetrating phase materials are generally fabricated by first creating a porous matrix, in the case of VITA In-Ceram(ceramic sponge). The pores are filled by the second-phase material, a lanthanum aluminosilicate glass. Capillary action is used to produce a dense interpenetrating material.
    • Core Formation (A): Slurries of the fine alumina powder and water (“slip”) are applied to an absorbent refractory die, this is then sintered for 10 hours at 1120°C to produce a porous core.
    • Importance of absorbent refractory die:
      • Absorbs water from the slip, leading to condensation
      • Refractory die shrinks more than the condensed slip, enabling easy separation.

    Residual Porosities

    • Residual pores are infused with molten glass by capillary action. In-Ceram is fired at ~1100°C for 4–6 hours.
    • Veneering porcelain (Vitadur alpha Aluminious) is then applied using conventional powder slurry technique.

    Indications

    • Veneers, inlays, onlays, anterior and posterior crowns, 3-unit anterior FPD, 3-unit FPD up to the second premolar as the abutment tooth

    Contraindications

    • Posterior FPD reaching into the molar region, 4-unit FPD, inlay-retained FPD, patients with short dentition, bruxism, cantilever bridges

    VITA SUPRINITY

    • A new generation of glass ceramic material product.
    • The glass ceramic is enriched with zirconia (approx. 10% by weight) to offer a high-strength, zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate ceramic (ZLS).
    • 420 MPa

    CELTRA Duo

    • High-strength glass ceramics with 10% zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate-ZLS.
    • 210 MPa (polishing), 370 MPa (firing), 420 MPa (bonding).
    • Indicated for single-unit anterior and posterior crowns, single-tooth implant superstructures.

    VITA AMBRIA

    • Vita Ambria (ZLS) is similar to Vita Suprinity with 10% zirconia fillers in its lithium disilicate glass-ceramic matrix.
    • Showed more fracture resistance than IPS e.max press.
    • Very high stability (>500 MPa). Used for inlays, onlays, full veneer crowns, three-unit FPD up to the second premolars.

    IPS e.max press

    • Crystalline phase is lithium disilicate (makes up ~70% of the volume of the glass ceramic).
    • 400-450 MPa (after bonding)
    • 500-530 MPa (e-max CAD).

    Modifications for In-Ceram Technique

    • 1. In-Ceram Contains Magnesium Oxide:
      • Contains magnesium oxide crystal to form alumina–magnesium oxide (spinel) as a major crystalline phase.
      • Improves translucency but decreases strength by 25% to 40%.
    • 2. In-Ceram Zirconia:
      • Contains zirconium oxide crystal.
      • Its strength is 1.4 times that of In-Ceram alumina.
      • Associated with increased opacity.

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