The effect of calcium fluoride (CaF(2)) on the chemical solubility of an apatite-mullite glass-ceramic material.

Objective: To assess the effect of varying CaF(2) on the chemical solubility of apatite-mullite glass-ceramic (G-C) materials in both the glassy and crystallized states.

Methods: Apatite-mullite forming glasses used in this study are ionomer cement derivatives based on the general formula (4.5SiO(2)-3Al(2)O(3)-1.

The influence of calcium fluoride (CaF2) on biaxial flexural strength of apatite-mullite glass-ceramic materials.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of varying the molar percentage of calcium fluoride (CaF2) on the biaxial flexural strength (BFS) of apatite-mullite glass-ceramics.

Methods: Three apatite-mullite glass-ceramic materials were produced based on a formula of 4.5SiO(2)-3Al2O(3)-1.