BACKGROUND: The high esthetic expectations from the prosthodontic restorations have
directed the qualitative development of the materials towards the all-ceramic materials that …

The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature to assess if low-temperature
degradation (LTD) simulation in autoclave promotes deleterious impact on the mechanical …

This study characterized the mechanical properties (static and under fatigue), the crystalline
microstructure (monoclinic-m, tetragonal-t and cubic-c phase contents) and the surface …

Objective To assess the influence of alumina sandblasting on four highly translucent dental
zirconia grades. Methods Fully sintered zirconia disk-shaped specimens (15-mm diameter; …

Objective To compare three different compositions of Yttria-Tetragonal Zirconia Polycrystal
(Y-TZP) ceramic and a lithium disilicate ceramic in terms of flexural strength and …

The objective of this study was to assess the influence of alumina sandblasting on the
flexural strength of the latest generation of highly translucent yttria partially stabilized dental …

Objectives Testing and comparing of different non-shaded zirconia materials (3Y-TZP, 4Y-
TZP and 5Y-TZP) on optical and mechanical properties. Materials and methods Zirconia …

Objectives A systematic review was conducted to assess the effects of air-particle abrasion
procedures on the mechanical strength and phase transformation of yttria-stabilized …

Objective To evaluate the performance of zirconia ceramics sintered in a speed sintering
induction furnace by comprehensive understanding of their optical and mechanical …

Statement of problem Concern has been raised with regard to the low-temperature
degradation (LTD) of translucent yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystalline (Y-TZP) …