Aesthetic Ceramic Materials in the Digital Age: Selection Criteria and Clinical-Laboratory Integration in the CAD/CAM Workflow
Aesthetic Ceramic Materials in the Digital Age: Selection Criteria and Clinical-Laboratory Integration in the CAD/CAM Workflow
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i2.2025.1882Keywords:
Dental ceramics, CAD/CAM, Dental estheticsAbstract
The evolution of digital workflows in Dentistry has profoundly transformed the selection criteria for ceramic materials used in aesthetic and functional rehabilitations. In this context, materials such as lithium disilicate and zirconia have become widely used, often based on isolated parameters such as mechanical strength or professional personal preference. However, clinical predictability in the digital era depends less on choosing an "ideal" material and more on the coherence between diagnosis, digital planning, prosthetic design, and clinical-laboratory integration. This article aims to discuss, based on the literature, how aesthetic ceramic materials behave in the CAD/CAM environment, presenting technical criteria, limitations, and protocols that favor predictable results. The analysis shows that digital workflow enhances both successes and failures, making integrated decision-making a determining factor for the clinical and aesthetic success of ceramic restorations.
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