Table 1 Dental ceramics and manufacturers

IPS e.max CAD

(LDS)

Lithium disilicate ceramic (LDS)

SiO₂(57–80%), Li₂O(11–19%), K₂O(0–13%), P₂O₅(0–11%), ZrO₂(0–8%), ZnO(0–8%), Al₂O₃(0–5%), MgO(0–5%), Coloring oxides (0–8%)

Ivoclar Vivadent AG

GC Cerasmart

(RNC-C)

Resin nanohybrid ceramic

71% Barium (300 nm) and silicate glass ceramics (20 nm)

Bis-MEPP, UDMA, DMA

GC Dental Products

Vita Enamic

(PIC)

Polymer Infilter Glass Ceramic Mesh Structure

86% Ceramic Structure

14% Polymer Structure

VITA Zahnfabrik

Lava Ultimate

(RNC-L)

Resin nanohybrid ceramic

80% nanoceramic, 20% resin matrix

3 M ESPE