Paulo F. Cesar
Prof. Dr. Paulo F. Cesar is Associate Professor in the Department of Biomaterials and Oral Biology, School of Dentistry at the University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and PhD in dental materials. Dr. Cesar is the current President of the Academy of Dental Materials (ADM) and President of the Research Committee of the School of Dentistry of the University of São Paulo. He was President of the Dental Materials Group of the IADR (DMG-IADR) and is on the editorial board of Journal of Dental Research, Dental Materials and Journal of Dentistry. Dr. Cesar is a fellow of the Academy of Dental Materials.
Articles
Feature Article
Zirconia has been used in biomedical applications for a long time. Its biocompatibility is not in question. However for structural applications such as in dental implants, zirconia must show improved mechanical performance in addition to its biocompatibility and bone integration aspects.