Strategies for integrating new restorative materials with digital technology and sound restorative principles.

Restorative dental materials have experienced a significant evolution over the past 40 years. The pace of change has especially accelerated in the past decade, while, concurrently, advances in implant technology and digital dentistry have paralleled this rapid growth. This article outlines the strengths and weaknesses of various popular ceramic restorative materials and how today's technology can be effectively utilized to fabricate these materials into exceptional restorations.