Dental ceramics are made from various materials, depending on the type of ceramic being used.
What is Dental Ceramics Composed Of? 5 Key Components Explained
1. Feldspar-Based Ceramics
Feldspar-based ceramics are composed of a significant amount of feldspar, quartz, and kaolin.
Feldspar is a greyish crystalline mineral found in rocks rich with iron and mica.
Quartz is a pulverized filler material, often used in resin composites.
Kaolin is a type of clay that provides strength and durability to the ceramic.
2. Dental Porcelain
Dental porcelain is composed of around 60% pure kaolin and 40% other additives such as feldspars, quartz, or oxides.
Feldspars give dental porcelain its color.
Quartz increases its hardness.
Oxides enhance its durability.
Dental porcelain can be in the form of thin sheets that are cut into shapes and fired at high temperatures to create beautiful colors and patterns.
3. Metal Ceramic Alloys
Metal ceramic alloys are used in dental restorations.
Metal ceramic is an alloy composed of a metal base onto which porcelain is fused.
This combination of metal and porcelain provides a permanent aesthetic quality to dental restorations, as the color of the porcelain remains stable over time.
4. Traditional Ceramics
Traditional ceramics can be composed of feldspar, quartz, kaolin, and other additives.
5. Dental Porcelain Components
Dental porcelain can include kaolin, feldspars, quartz, and oxides.
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