CEROMER INDIRECT RESTAURATION: A VIABLE AESTHETIC ALTERNATIVE?

Abstract

Due to the growing demand for aesthetics, is a search for auxiliary resources in order to meet the aspirations and needs of patients. The metal ceramic restorations have shown clinical success in the long term, but have aesthetic disadvantage because of the exposure of the underlying metal. Thus, in recent decades there was an intense development in the field of biomaterials with the advent of prosthetic restorations and metal-free. Among these new materials, the indirect composite emerged with the aim of minimizing the effects of contraction of polymerization common to the composite resins. These composites allowed for the improvement of strength, the simplicity in the manufacture and reducing cost. The ceromers are resins reinforced by ceramic particles and whose polymerization occurs outside the oral environment. Moreover, doubts remain about the indication, viability and longevity of these polymers. Thus, this study aimed to analyze the information of clinical evidence in the literature that support the use of restorative materials such as composites. Based on the survey conducted, it was concluded that though the polymers represent a viable option restorative, most longitudinal clinical research becomes necessary in order to evaluate their behaviour in the long term.