Markus Blatz: Demystifying Zirconia

Zirconia presents unique opportunities for restorative dentistry. Whether used in bilayer restorations as a core and framework material, or as a primary material in full-contour zirconia (FCZ) restorations, it offers unique physical and biologic properties. 

That said, working with zirconia requires specific parameters and processes to be followed in order to maximize outcomes. In this video, Dr. Markus B. Blatz walks through common questions about working with zirconia, including the material, manufacturing, and clinical parameters that determine the success of zirconia-based restorations, as well as the use of CAD/CAM technologies in these cases. 

Professor Dr. Markus B. Blatz is Professor and Chair in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and is the Founding Director of their CAD/CAM Ceramic Center. He has published and lectured extensively on esthetic, implant and restorative dentistry.