Background The introduction of the new generation of particle-filled and high strength
ceramics, hybrid composites and technopolymers in the last decade has offered an …

New zirconia compositions with optimized esthetic properties have emerged due to the fast-
growing technology in zirconia manufacturing. However, the large variety of commercial …

The aim of this study was to perform a narrative review to identify the modifications applied
to the chemical structure of third-and fourth-generation zirconia ceramics and to determine …

Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different sintering temperatures
on biaxial flexural strength (BFS), dynamic loading, surface hardness, color reproduction …

This study examined the surface roughness (Ra) and shear bond strength (SBS) of Yttria-
stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystalline (Y-TZP) ceramic after airborne particle abrasion …

PURPOSE To characterize the microstructure of three yttria partially stabilized zirconia
ceramics and to compare their hardness, indentation fracture resistance (IFR), biaxial …

Statement of problem Veneer chipping and crown decementation are the most frequent
failures in restorations using zirconia as an infrastructure. Increasing the roughness of the …

Objectives To evaluate the effects of airborne-particle abrasion (APA) and Er, Cr: YSGG
laser irradiation on 4-point-flexural strength, phase transformation and morphologic changes …

This study aimed to investigate the effects of femtosecond laser (Fs) and/or air‐abrasion
protocols on surface roughness (Ra) of zirconia and resin bond strength. Eighty zirconia …

Background Mechanical surface treatments can deteriorate the mechanical properties of
zirconia. This study evaluated and compared the biaxial flexural strength, fracture …