Category: Digital Dentistry | Difficulty: Intermediate | Priority: Core | Subcategory: Restoration Design
A ceramic restoration built up in multiple layers of differently shaded and translucent materials to mimic natural tooth optical properties, as opposed to a monolithic design.
A dental restoration made in layers of different materials to match the look and shine of a natural tooth.
[[monolithic zirconia; veneering porcelain; characterization]]
Offers superior esthetics but requires additional labor and is more susceptible to chipping vs monolithic.
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