Many tooth–colored materials have advanced to replace amalgam in the recent past. Zirconomer® and zirconomer improved® (white amalgams) are the latest GIC formulations composed of ceramic and zirconia reinforced glass ionomer cements that could overcome the drawbacks of previously used amalgam as well as other tooth–colored restorative materials. They exhibit the strength of amalgam and at the same time maintain the fluoride releasing capacity of GICs which imparts good anti–cariogenic property. This review article discuss about various properties of this newly introduced material.