With the development of restorative technology and all ceramic materials, all -ceramic fixed partial denture（FPD） was gradually selected by dentists and patients who desired for metal free restoration. Owing to the brittleness of these materials, all -ceramic FPD tended to fracture. This limited their wide application in prosthodontics. In recent years, all-ceramic prothesis has further developed, because the fracture strength and aesthetics function of ceramic become better and the production process becomes easier. This article presented a review on fracture resistance of all-ceramic FPD and it included four major factors, such as materials, core and veneer ceramics, adhesion and design.
