Abstract
Objectives: Optimal mechanical and aesthetic properties are expected from all ceramic restorations in dentistry to maintain good prognosis. Zirconia restorations have had mechanical advantages and lithium disilicate ceramics have provided aesthetic advantages. This study intended to compare the four-point flexural strength and translucency of zirconia reinforced lithium silicate with solid zirconia and lithium disilicate. 
 Material and Methods: 90 bars (1x4x18 mm) for flexural strength test (n=30) and 30 square shaped (1x10x10 mm) samples for translucency measurement (n=10) were obtained from solid zirconia (BR-BruxZir), zirconia reinforced lithium silicate (VS-Vita Suprinity) and lithium disilicate (EM-Emax CAD) blocks. All BR samples were sintered, VS and EM were crystallized according to the manufacturer's recommendations. These samples were grinded and polished. Subsequently, they were ultrasonically cleaned and flexural strength values (MPa) were obtained in a universal test device. Color measurements were performed with a dental spectrophotometer using black and white backgrounds to determine the translucency values. Statistical analysis was performed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey HSD tests. Results: BR showed the highest mean flexural strength. There was no significant difference between EM and VS (p>0.05), while BR showed significantly different flexural strength (p
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