Fernando Zarone

TL;DR: The use of zirconia frameworks for long-span fixed partial dentures or for implant-supported restorations is currently under evaluation and further in vivo, long-term clinical studies will be needed to provide scientific evidence for drawing solid guidelines as discussed by the authors.

TL;DR: A PICO strategy was executed focusing on RCTs investigating complete digital workflows in fixed prosthodontics with regard to economics or esthetics or patient-centered outcomes with or without follow-up or survival/success rate analysis as well as complication assessment of at least 1 year under function.

TL;DR: Evaluating different restoring configurations of a crownless maxillary central incisor in order to compare the biomechanical behavior of the restored tooth with that of a sound tooth shows the use of endocrown restorations present the advantage of reducing the interfaces of the restorative system.

TL;DR: It is shown that higher cubic phase content leads to better translucency and stability in water steam, but at the expense of strength and toughness.

TL;DR: The noticeable properties and versatility make lithium disilicate and zirconia materials of choice for modern prosthetic dentistry, requiring high esthetic and mechanical performances combined with a minimal invasive approach, so that the utilization of such metal-free ceramics has become more and more widespread over time.