Research Article

Study of Surface Structure Changes for Selected Ceramics Used in the CAD/CAM System on the Degree of Microbial Colonization, In Vitro Tests

Table 1

Composition and properties of dental materials.

MaterialManufacturerComposition and properties

IPS e.max®Ivoclar Vivadent, Liechtensteinlithium disilicate glass ceramics SiO2, Li2O, K2O, P2O5, SiO2, ZnO
[11, 12]

Vita EnamicVita Zahnfabrik, Bad Säckingen, Germanyhybrid blend - consists of 86% of ceramics and 14% of polymer network fibres penetrating it [13]

IPS EmpressIvoclar Vivadent, LiechtensteinLeucite glass ceramics
SiO2, Al2 O3, K2O, Na2O, dye/pigment [11, 12, 14, 15]

IPS Empress MultiIvoclar Vivadent, LiechtensteinLeucite-reinforced glass ceramics [16]