[en] This presentation investigates the application of zirconia for resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses (RBFDPs), emphasizing its mechanical reliability, biocompatibility, and optical behavior. Optimized surface conditioning through air abrasion and MDP-based primers enables durable adhesion to resin cements. A clinical evaluation of no-prep zirconia cantilever RBFDPs demonstrated a 100% survival rate over a mean 3-year follow-up. Digital positioning guides achieved mean deviations below 0.1 mm and 1°, confirming zirconia’s precision and suitability for minimally invasive adhesive prosthodontics.
Research Center/Unit :
d‐BRU - Dental Biomaterials Research Unit - ULiège
Disciplines :
Dentistry & oral medicine
Author, co-author :
Degueldre, Alexandre ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Faculté de Médecine > Doct. scienc. dent.
Language :
English
Title :
Zirconia: A Biomaterial for Non-Invasive Dental Prostheses
Alternative titles :
[fr] La Zircone: Un Biomatériau pour des Prothèses Dentaires Non-Invasives
Publication date :
10 October 2025
Number of pages :
17
Event name :
Biomaterial Day
Event organizer :
Université de Liège - Doctoral School Health Sciences
