Introduction: Feldspathic porcelain is an aluminosilicate glass made from a mixture of natural feldspars (orthoclase and albite), kaolin, quartz and metal oxide additives. It has excellent aesthetic qualities due to its good translucence and is used for production of aesthetic veneers, inlays and onlays and dental crowns in the anterior area. Purpose: The purpose of this diploma work is to present the existing literature on feldspathic porcelain and its use in fixed prosthodontics. Methods: The writing of the diploma work was approached through a literature review on Feldspathic ceramics. The literature was mainly searched in English on scientific websites, such as ScienceDirect, PubMed and Cobiss. Results: We have included a pictorial representation as well as the description of the laboratory procedures of manufacturing aesthetic veneers, using CAD/CAM technology and the technology of firing dental porcelain onto a refractory material. Discussion and conclusion: Based on the restorations made, we found that the feldspatic veneer made with CAD/CAM technology does not differ much aesthetically from the feldspatic veneer made with refractory die technology as they both meet the aesthetic standards. However, we believe that veneer made on a refractory die is aesthetically comparable to a natural tooth, as it allows for better individual fabrication.
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