PURPOSE The microbial colonization of new ceramic materials developed for abutment manufacturing was assessed. MATERIALS AND METHODS The materials used in these experiments were disks of 'as-fired' and 'rectified' ceramic material made of tetragonal zirconia polycrystals stabilized with yttrium (Y-TZP) and commercially pure grade 2 titanium (Ti) with corresponding eluates. They were tested in...

Y-TZP, Ce-TZP and Ce-TZP/Al2O3 materials are widely investigated in dentistry. Digital Light Processing (DLP) is considered as a breakthrough technology for the dental field to fine print Y-TZP green parts. High loading photocurable formulations (>45 vol%) with commercial powders Ce-TZP/30 vol% Al2O3 as-synthesized powder suitable DLP printing were achieved this study. A low specific surface ar...

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of adhesive luting on the fracture resistance of zirconia compared to that of a composite resin and a lithium disilicate glass ceramic. MATERIALS AND METHODS The specimens (dimension: 2 mm × 2 mm × 25 mm) of the composite resin, lithium disilicate glass ceramic, and yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystal (Y-TZP) were p...

background. the color masking ability of a restoration plays a significant role in coveringa discolored substructure; how-ever, this optical property of zirconia ceramics has not been clearly determined yet. the aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the color masking ability of a zirconia ceramic on substrates with different values. methods. ten zirconia disk specimens,0.5 mm in thickness ...

Yttrium tetragonal Zirconia polycrystals (Y-TZP) based systems are the more recent addition in to the high-strength all-ceramic systems that are used for crowns and fixed partial dentures. CAD/CAM produced Y-TZP based systems are being used and are said to be in demand in the aesthetic zone and in stress bearing regions as well. This systematic overview covers results of recent scientific studi...

ceramic dental materials have been considered as alternatives to metals for dental implants application. in this respect, zirconia tetragonal stabilized with %3 yttrium, is of great importance among the ceramic materials for endosseous dental implant application. because of its good mechanical properties and color similar to tooth. the aim and novelty of this study was to design and prepare y-t...

Yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystals (Y-TZP) have proved to be important structural ceramics. High strength and fracture toughness make them attractive candidates for a number of demanding applications. It was established that these advantageous properties are strongly influenced by the ceramic microstructure [1]. The relationships between microstructure and mechanical properties ...

The aim of this investigation was to determine the influence of simulated ageing on the tetragonal-to-monoclinic phase transformation and on the flexural strength of a 3Y-TZP ceramic, compared to alumina toughened zirconia (ATZ) and ceria-stabilized zirconia (12Ce-TZP). Standardized disc specimens of each material were hydrothermally aged in steam at 134°C and 3bar for 0, 16, 32, 64 or 128h. Th...

Ceramic dental materials have been considered as alternatives to metals for dental implants application. In this respect, zirconia tetragonal stabilized with %3 yttrium, is of great importance among the ceramic materials for endosseous dental implant application. Because of its good mechanical properties and color similar to tooth. The aim and novelty of this study was to design and prepare Y-T...

The effectiveness of Al2O3 and MnO2 in enhancing mechanical properties and retarding degradation of 3 mol% yttria stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystalline (3Y-TZP) ceramic samples was evaluated by pressureless sintering at temperatures ranging from 1250 C to 1550 C with standard holding time of 2 h. It was observed that the inclusion of Al2O3 and MnO2 into 3Y-TZP was beneficial for the im...