Metal‐free materials for fixed prosthodontic restorations

Author: Poggio CE, Ercoli C, Rispoli L, Maiorana C, Esposito M.

Source: The Cochrane Library

Year: 2017

Comment: This article includes research about lithium disilicate and zirconia.

Abstract / Excerpt:

There is insufficient evidence to support or refute the effectiveness of metal-free materials for fixed prosthodontic treatment over metal-ceramic or other type of standard restorations. The overall quality of existing evidence was very low, therefore great caution should be exercised when generalising the results of the included trials. Until more evidence becomes available clinicians should continue to base decisions on which material to use for fixed prosthodontic treatment on their own clinical experience, whilst taking into consideration the individual circumstances and preferences of their patients. There is urgent need of properly designed RCTs.

Citation: Poggio CE, Ercoli C, Rispoli L, Maiorana C, Esposito M. Metal‐free materials for fixed prosthodontic restorations. The Cochrane Library. 2017.