Resin-Matrix Ceramics – An Overview

Research Article
Rajesh Shetty, Kamalakanth Shenoy, Savitha Dandekeri, Karkala Syed Suhaim, Mallikarjuna Ragher, John Francis
DOI: 
xxx-xxxxx-xxxx
Subject: 
science
KeyWords: 
Resin matrix ceramics, Nano ceramics, Hybrid ceramics
Abstract: 

The introduction of CAD-CAM system and machinable ceramics enabled the dentist to provide restorations with good aesthetics and superior physical properties. Resin matrix ceramics is a new class of ceramics which combines the positive aspects of both ceramics and polymer matrices. The material comprises of an organic matrix with highly filled ceramic particles. It was introduced to overcome certain physical properties that where undesirable for conventional CAD-CAM ceramics. Resin matrix ceramics has modulus of elasticity comparable to dentin and can be easily milled and adjusted intraorally.