OBJECTIVES This study was undertaken to characterize the mechanical response of bare (as-received) and single-layer ceramized zirconia abutments with both internal and external connections that have been developed to enhanced aesthetic restorations. MATERIAL AND METHODS Sixteen zirconia implant abutments (ZiReal Post®, Biomet 3i, USA) with internal and external connections have been analyzed....

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...

Introduction. The mechanical strength and the surface hardness of commercially available yttrium-doped zirconia were investigated. Furthermore, a comparative study of eight different ceramic veneers, to be used for the production of two-layered all-ceramic restorative systems, was carried out. Materials and Methods. Four types of zirconia specimens were analyzed, according to a standard ISO pro...

PURPOSE In this prospective clinical study, the performance of three- and four-unit fixed partial dentures (FPDs) with frameworks fabricated of yttria partially stabilized zirconia was determined after a mean observation period of 50 months. The study focused on the survival of the restoration (in situ criterion) and the success of the ceramic veneers (no defect). MATERIALS AND METHODS Sevent...

Zirconium dioxide as core ceramic material for dental crowns and bridges, possess high strength, chemical stability and superior aesthetics after veneering. Veneering ceramic is considered to be the weakest part of all-ceramic restorations. The adhesion between the core and veneering porcelain is based on the manner in which the connection occurs in metal-ceramic structures. Standard procedures...

Fractures during clinical function have been reported as the major concern associated with all-ceramic dental restorations. The aim of this study was to analyze the fracture features of glass-ceramic and zirconia-based restorations fractured during clinical use. Twenty-seven crowns and onlays were supplied by dentists and dental technicians with information about type of cement and time in func...

Ceramic/metal interfaces occur in a great number of important applications, such as ceramic/metal composites, microelectronics packaging, ceramic/metal seals, and so forth. Understanding the formation and evolution of such interfaces is therefore essential for the better design and optimization of these technologies. In this thesis, a methodology for the study of the thermochemical interactions...

bioinert ceramics, like alumina and zirconia are used mainly for replacements of bones, hip joints and for dental implants. partially stabilized zirconia ceramics (psz or tzp with 3 mol.% or 5 wt.% y2o3), appear as perspective bioinert ceramics because of their high strength and corrosion resistance. in order to fabricate complex shapes, it is essential to use a near net shape processing like g...

PURPOSE To compare the fracture resistance before and after cyclic fatigue assays of ceramic crowns with customized zirconia abutments when screw retained and cemented onto implants. MATERIALS AND METHODS The sample of this study consisted of 40 ceramic crowns with zirconia infrastructure fixed onto external hexagonal implants. The crowns were distributed into two groups (n = 20): Screw-retai...