BACKGROUND Clinical studies on zirconia abutments report very good survival rates and biological and technical results, but few have an observation period of more than 5 years. PURPOSE The aim of this study was to assess the long-term performance of customized zirconia implant abutments supporting all-ceramic crowns. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-seven patients receiving 54 single implants w...

RB-SiC ceramic is one of the most important and useful materials as optical precision elements in many scientific research fields. In this paper, a novel cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) process via oxygen (O2), which based on grinding surface technology to modify at room temperature for with combination oxidation modification, proposed. To identify performance proposed method modification fabrica...

INTRODUCTION In younger patients, ceramic-on-ceramic (CoC) bearing surfaces are usually recommended for total hip replacement (THR) because of their low wear rate and longer expected functional life. Although technical advancements have reduced the risk of ceramic bearings fracture, this complication remains a major concern. CASE DESCRIPTION We present the case of a 56-year-old patient underg...

AIM The aim of this prospective cohort study was to evaluate clinical, radiographic, technical, esthetic, and patient-centered outcomes of implants using two different restoration materials after 5-9 years. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study included 28 patients (test group: 13 patients with all-ceramic crowns on aluminum oxide-based abutments; control group: 15 patients with metal abutments on ...