[en] Recent introduction of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) monolithic zirconia dental prostheses raises the issue of material Low Temperature Degradation (LTD), a well-known problem with zirconia hip prostheses. This phenomenon could be accentuated by masticatory mechanical stress. Until now zirconia LTD process has only been studied in vitro. The main objective of this study was to evaluate in vivo LTD of second-generation zirconia restorations using an original protocol including ex vivo analyses of zirconia crystalline microstructure, focusing on the effect of occlusal stress and glaze protection.
Research center :
d‐BRU - Dental Biomaterials Research Unit - ULiège [BE]
Disciplines :
Dentistry & oral medicine
Author, co-author :
KOENIG, Vinciane ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Département de dentisterie > Service prothèse fixée
DUPONT, Nathalie ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Département de dentisterie > Service prothèse fixée
BEKAERT, Sandrine ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Département de dentisterie > Service prothèse fixée
