Effect of different surface and heat treatments on the surface roughness, crystallography, and phase composition of high translucency zirconia for monolithic restorations

High translucency zirconia (HTZ) has gained popularity as an esthetic computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) material for monolithic restorations. A detailed comparison between different common surface and heat treatments with a non-treated HTZ control to explain the behavior of the material under stress is lacking.
Source: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry - Category: Dentistry Authors: Tags: Research and Education Source Type: research