In the past few decades, glass ceramic (GC) has revolutionized application of [...]

PURPOSE This in vitro study evaluated the effects of four different cements on the color attributes of a zirconia ceramic. MATERIALS AND METHODS 40 zirconia ceramic disk specimens (0.5 mm thickness, 10 mm diameter, 0.1 mm cement space) were fabricated by a computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing system. The specimens were divided into 4 groups of 10 specimens and cemented to co...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of rigidity of post core systems on stress distribution by the theoretical technique, finite element stress-analysis method. Three-dimensional finite element models simulating an endodontically treated maxillary central incisor restored with a zirconia ceramic crown were prepared and 1.5 mm ferrule height was provided. Each model contained...

Feldspathic materials are used in the glass and ceramic industries as a source of alkalis, alumina and silica. These elements affect the rate and temperature of melting. fluidity of the melt and physical properties of the finished product. Silica, sodium, potassium and alumina ratios in the feldspar product vary for each industrial user, however, iron must be limited to less than 0. I per cent ...

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The aim of the study was to demonstrate, by three-phase bone scintigraphy, radionuclide uptake at the site of defects in long bones filled with the non-resorbable bioactive glass-ceramic material BAS-0 at a long follow-up. MATERIAL Twenty patients, 14 men and 6 women, operated on between 1990 and 2000 for benign bone tumors or tumor-like lesions localized in the femur, ti...