Aneela Qaisar, Anam Fayyaz Bashir, Ussamah Waheed Jatala, Nauman Ahmed Noor, Syed Hammad Azeem, Muhammad Amber Fareed, Nouman Zulfiqar.
Current Laboratory Practices for the Fabrication of All-Ceramic Restorations in Lahore.
J Sharif Med Dent Coll Jan ;6(2):68-71.

Objective: To find out the frequency of use of ceramic materials and restoration techniques amongst dental laboratories of Lahore. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in dental laboratories of Lahore using a convenient sampling technique. The questionnaire was distributed in 20 dental laboratories in Lahore and the participants were asked to answer the survey regarding their preferences, practices, and choice of techniques employed for the fabrication of all-ceramic restorations. Results: Nineteen dental laboratories gave a response to the questionnaire. The results of this study indicate an equal preference (36.8%) of computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and pressable ceramics techniques for all-ceramic crowns. Zirconia is the material of choice due to its excellent aesthetic property and color matching ability amongst 10(52.6%) dental laboratories. Glass-based lithium disilicate ceramics are most commonly used due to their durability amongst 8(42.1%) laboratories. Conclusion: Computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and pressable ceramics are the most preferred fabrication techniques of all-ceramic crowns, while zirconia-based materials are the most popular amongst laboratory technicians. Keywords: Ceramic restorations. Zirconia. Glass based lithium disilicate ceramics. Pressable ceramics. CAD/CAM,

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