Monomers used in dentistry allow tackling shrinkage problem during polymerization of dental composites.These monomers may cross biomembranes, a phenomenon that can lead to various toxic responses. An important factor that express the lipophilicity of these compounds is the partition coefficient. This parameter allows assessment of the solubility of a monomer to another and, generally, of a material to another.Computational partition coefficients study of water / octanol for a series of monomeric compounds analyzed showed the contribution of chemical structures dependent descriptors of substances on this parameter. The purpose of the assessment of these molecular descriptors is to show their importance in the partition of the substances studied in two phases aqueous and lipid (n-octanol).This allows optimization of the action of compounds activity very useful in finding new monomers used in dental reconstruction.

In the contemporary dentistry the highly esthetic prosthetic restorations are readily achievable knowing the patient's expectations, communicating effectively with the dental technician and selecting appropriate materials and technologies. One of the important factors that influence the ceramic resistance in the metal-ceramic restorations is the design of the framework. A design of the framework that provides support for cusps may therefore be advantageous in preventing the fracture of the plating ceramics. The outer geometry of the metal-ceramic restorations is strongly defined by anatomical and physiological circumstances. Although a change in the framework design does not necessarily affect the external form of the restoration, a thicker frame automatically implies a thinner layer of veneering and vice versa.In this study we present a series of clinical cases in which we have used different techniques for modeling the wax patterns of the future metal structure according to several clinical features. There are presented techniques for obtaining the layouts for the metallic structures of partial or total esthetic metal-ceramic restorations, dental supported or implant supported, classic techniques and innovative techniques that allow previewing the final aspect of restoration and the transfer of clinical data for a highly functional prosthesis.The wax patterns are exact copies of future prosthetic parts, so should be done with great care. The ergonomics had made place also at this level currently existing a multitude of techniques and materials that facilitate the dental technician’s work.

The materials used in manufacturing the implant supported prosthesis may influence the occlusal stress distribution to the bone due to their different elastic modulus. Thus, compared with alloys of Co-Cr, the material currently used for the realization of the implant supported prosthesis’ resistance structure, the titanium prosthesis’ elasticity allows a less rigid solidarization, especially important as the extent of the bridge is greater, more so in the mandible, which presents an elastic deformation during mastication.The use of modern composite materials based on polyether-ether-ketones for manufacturing the implant supported prosthesis’ resistance structure is gaining more and more interest due to optimization opportunities of the distribution of masticatory forces around the implant.Regarding the aesthetic component of the implant supported prosthesis, ceramic masses remain the most commonly used materials due to their outstanding restorer options and proven biocompatibility. However, speaking of the transmission of forces to the implant support, the composite materials are preferred due to advantages related to the possibility of stress relief and to ensure a durable link frame - composite, the aesthetic result being more than satisfying.

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The aim of this study was to present and discuss the characteristics of three ceramic powders as well as the sintered material from the three commercial dental ceramics produced by Vita Zahnfabrik, Germany (VM13 and VMK Master, used for veneering metal frameworks, respectivelly VM9 used for veneering zirconia frameworks). An X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis was performed, Raman spectra were recorded and the morphology of the samples was evidenced by using a high resolution scanning electron microscope, equipped with an EDXS detector. The results of this study corroborated with the presented literature data helps practitioners to better understand the interaction of these biomaterials with oral tissues, and, also helps researchers to modify the properties of ceramics for a better integration in the intraoral condition.