Over the last 3 decades, a trend to shift toward metal-free restorations has been observed in
the dental field. To meet the increased demands of patients and dentists for highly aesthetic,
biocompatible, and long-lasting restorations, several types of allceramic systems have been
developed. 1 Silicate and glass ceramics are used as a veneer for metal or all-ceramic cores
to optimize form and aesthetics. In a monolithic application, small-sized restorations such as
inlays, onlays, laminate veneers, and crowns can also be fabricated. High-strength ceramics …