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Zirconia in dentistry: Part 1. Discovering the nature of an upcoming bioceramic.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19655651     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Advanced ceramic materials such as zirconia have great potential as substitutes for traditional materials in many biomedical applications. Since the end of the 1990s, the form of partially stabilized zirconia has been promoted as suitable for dental use due to its excellent strength and superior fracture resistance as result of an inherent transformation toughening mechanism. In addition, zirconia bioceramic presents enhanced biocompatibility, low radioactivity, and interesting optical properties. The introduction of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) techniques has increased the general acceptance of zirconia in dentistry. However, some fabrication procedures such as grinding, polishing, sandblasting, heat treatment, and veneering of the fine-grained metastable zirconia microstructures may affect the long-term stability and success of the material by influencing its aging sensitivity. The purpose of this review is to address the evolution of zirconia as a biomaterial; to explore the material's physical, chemical, biological, and optical properties; to describe strengthening procedures; and finally to examine aging, processing, and core/veneer interfacial effects.
Authors:
Thaleia Vagkopoulou; Spiridon Oumvertos Koutayas; Petros Koidis; Jörg Rudolf Strub
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The European journal of esthetic dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry     Volume:  4     ISSN:  1862-0612     ISO Abbreviation:  Eur J Esthet Dent     Publication Date:  2009  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-08-06     Completed Date:  2009-08-24     Revised Date:  2011-03-18    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101285292     Medline TA:  Eur J Esthet Dent     Country:  Germany    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  130-51     Citation Subset:  D; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry Albert-Ludwigs University, Freiburg, Germany. thaleia.vagkopoulou@uniklinik-freiburg.de
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Biocompatible Materials
Dental Polishing
Dental Porcelain* / chemistry
Dental Stress Analysis
Dental Veneers
Drug Stability
Optical Processes
Surface Properties
Yttrium / chemistry
Zirconium* / chemistry
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Biocompatible Materials; 0/yttria stabilized tetragonal zirconia; 12001-21-7/Dental Porcelain; 1314-23-4/zirconium oxide; 7440-65-5/Yttrium; 7440-67-7/Zirconium

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