Effect of cements on fracture resistance of monolithic zirconia crowns.

The present study investigated the effect of cements on fracture resistance of monolithic zirconia crowns in relation to their compressive strength. Four different cements were tested: zinc phosphate cement (ZPC), glass-ionomer cement (GIC), self-adhesive resin-based cement (SRC) and resin-based cement (RC). RC was used in both dual cure mode (RC-D) and chemical cure mode (RC-C).

Cutting efficiency of diamond burs operated with electric high-speed dental handpiece on zirconia.

Zirconia-based dental restorations are becoming used more commonly. However, limited attention has been given to the difficulties experienced, concerning cutting, in removing the restorations when needed. The aim of the present study was to compare the cutting efficiency of diamond burs, operated using an electric high-speed dental handpiece, on zirconia (Zir) with those on lithium disilicate glass-ceramic (LD) and leucite glass-ceramic (L).

Fracture resistance of monolithic zirconia molar crowns with reduced thickness.

Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to analyze the relationship between fracture load of monolithic zirconia crowns and axial/occlusal thickness and to evaluate the fracture resistance of monolithic zirconia crowns with reduced thickness in comparison with that of monolithic lithium disilicate crowns with regular thickness.

Materials And Methods: Monolithic zirconia crowns (Lava Plus Zirconia, 3M/ESPE) with specified axial/occlusal thicknesses and lithium disilicate crowns (IPS e.max press, Ivoclar/Vivadent) with regular thickness were fabricated using a dental CAD/CAM system and a press technique, respectively.

Influence of grain size and veneer firing process on the flexural strength of zirconia ceramics.

The aim of the present investigation was to study the influence of grain size on the strength of yttria-stabilized zirconia upon exposure to an additional heat treatment, mimicking the veneering process. The green bodies of zirconia discs prepared by cold isostatic pressing were sintered at 1,425, 1,500, or 1,575°C to customize the grain size. The disc-shaped specimens were highly polished and then processed with or without additional heat treatments (five times at 850-930°C).

Zirconia as a dental implant abutment material: a systematic review.

Purpose: The focus of this systematic review was to assess the published data concerning zirconia dental implant abutments from various aspects.

Materials And Methods: To identify suitable literature, an electronic search was performed using PubMed. The keywords "zirconia," "zirconium," "ceramic," "dental abutments," "dental implants," "plaque," and "bacteria" were included.

Topography, microhardness, and precision of fit on ready-made zirconia abutment before/after sintering process.

Background: Sintering porcelain on a ceramic abutment may change the microstructure and result in aging processes that influence the mechanical properties, internal strain, and the three-dimensional form of the abutment, thus causing a possible misfit between the abutment and the fixture.

Purpose: The aim was to investigate topography, microhardness, and precision of fit on yttrium-stabilized zirconia (Y-TZP) abutments before/after the sintering process.

Materials And Methods: Ten Y-TZP abutment samples were ground to a shape used in the clinical situation and divided at random into two groups: before/after sintering.

The influence of a chemo-mechanical caries removal solution on the topography of dental ceramic materials.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the chemical influence of chemo-mechanical caries removal (CMCR) on surface topography of dental ceramic materials. Thirty samples of three different types of ceramics (Vita Omega, Vita Alpha, and Procera AllTitan) were manufactured and used. With an optical profilometer, designed with a confocal setting of its optics, (CLSP).

Ion leaching from dental ceramics during static in vitro corrosion testing.

Dental ceramics are often called inert materials. It can be hypothesized, however, that differences in the composition, microstructure, and environmental conditions will affect the degree of corrosion degradation in an aqueous environment. The aims of the study were, therefore, to study the ion dissolution from glass-phase ceramics, with or without crystalline inclusions, and from all-crystalline ceramics and to compare the effects of different corrosion media.