THE USE OF ZIRCONIUM DIOXIDE IN DENTISTRY AND ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY:NARRATIVE REVIEW

Background: Currently, in dentistry, great importance is attached not only to the functional effectiveness of treatment, but also to the aesthetic appearance. Currently, due to the growing need for alternative materials, there is an interest in the creation of biomaterials with special physicochemical properties and high biocompatibility. Zirconium dioxide has been clinically proven to be a successful restorative material for many different indications, zirconia restorations, veneers and implant-supported structures are in great demand. The objective of this narrative review was to evaluate the properties, applications and prospects of zirconia dental materials to identify their potential: Methodology: The sources for literature analysis were the existing literature (Google Scholar, Medline, Scopus, Web Of Sciences, PubMed) that presented the scope of zirconia applications in dentistry, including the main keywords zirconium dioxid, dental zirconia, biocompatibility, mechanical and chemical properties, esthetic properties, zirconia in dentistry and oral implantology, ceramic implants. Results: Conducted a preliminary search and reviewed 168 titles and abstracts in this review and 64 full-text articles were selected of high methodological quality. The review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. This literature review presents the current knowledge and scientific data on the use of zirconia in dentistry, assessing its advantages and disadvantages when used in various constructions, as well as possible future advances and innovative approaches to improve performance. Conclusion: The conducted literature review made it possible to identify a number of advantages of modern technologies in orthopedic dentistry using zirconium dioxide (ZrO2), which improves the quality of orthopedic dental care for the population in terms of safety and reliability. This review will allow dentists to have a better understanding of zirconia-based dental structures, which will allow them to take a differentiated approach and make the right choice in different clinical situations, ensuring high functional efficiency and aesthetic appeal.