Wear of dental ceramics

Abstract

Based on the development of adhesive dentistry, minimally invasive restorations in ceramics are used as alternativesto restore a tooth. Dental ceramics are largely applied in the dentistry field mainly due to their esthetic andmechanical strength. One of the ceramic properties to be well known before its use is the wear resistance thatshould be compatible with the antagonist wear behavior to avoid unwanted performance. Therefore, severalmethods have been performed to assess the ceramic materials wear behavior considering different conditionspresent in the complex oral medium. This study aimed to compile the methods used to investigate dental ceramicswear and to describe the wear mechanisms involved on them. Obtaining and analyzing data is also addressed todiscuss the results obtained from different methods, as well as the clinical analysis of wear and future perspectiveson this topic. In conclusion, many methodologies are available to measure the ceramic wear. Therefore, themethods must be selected based on the clinical significance of each study and should follow previously reportedparameters for standardization, allowing literature comparison. KEYWORDSDental Materials; Ceramics; Dental wear; Dental restoration wear; Methods.