Ceromer
Pronunciation: SAIR-oh-mer
A ceramic-optimised polymer; a tooth-coloured, resin-based veneering material containing a high ceramic filler content, used in indirect restorations.
Full Definition
Ceromer is a proprietary category term describing indirect resin composite materials that combine a polymer matrix with a high volume fraction of ceramic fillers, designed to mimic the aesthetic and mechanical properties of ceramic while retaining the repairability of resin. The term is frequently used in indirect posterior restorations and implant-supported crowns where resilience is desired. Editors should be aware that 'ceromer' is not an ISO-standardised term and may appear differently across manufacturers' literature. It should not be used interchangeably with 'ceramic' or 'porcelain', and its use in a manuscript should be queried if it is not clearly defined by the authors.
Usage
Usage note: Not an ISO-standardised term; clarify or query its use if undefined in the manuscript. Do not treat as a synonym for 'ceramic'. Ceromer is always a resin-based material, never a true ceramic.
In Context
- "The ceromer veneering material was processed using a press-and-cure technique and bonded to the zirconia framework." — Case report, implant prosthodontics
- "The editor flagged 'ceromer' as an undefined proprietary term and asked the authors to clarify its composition in the materials section." — Peer review editorial note