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By John Nosti, DDS, FAGD, FACE Open any dental journal and you will be bombarded with the advertisements for what claim to be the “latest and greatest” in all-ceramic materials. With seemingly every manufacturer claiming superiority in strength, aesthetics, indications and wear compatibility, it is no wonder that dentists are more confused now than ever on which material is best suited for their patients. Some of the questions I currently hear from dentists are: Is it possible to have a dental practice that is truly metal free? What material would work best in a given situation? Is there one material that can do it all in my office? This article is intended to answer those questions, as well as clarify current ideal uses for what is available in all-ceramic materials today. Much of the confusion in all-ceramic dentistry centers with the processing options of the current materials, as well as myths surrounding the strength of materials. A monolithic
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