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KMID : 0362120110330010015
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Journal of Technologic Dentistry
2011 Volume.33 No. 1 p.15 ~ p.23
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A Study on SEM Observations of Low Temperature Degradation in Zirconia Dental Ceramics
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Lee Jung-Hwan
Joo Kyu-Ji
Ahn Jae-Seok
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Abstract
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Purpose: Thy yttria tetragonal zirconia polycrystalline(Y-TZP) is a good structural ceramic for dental restoration. But it have a problem that delamination of veneering ceramic from the Y-TZP core materials. The problem generally occur at the interface, thus this study was conducted to evaluate the interface of Y-TZP using scanning electron microscopy(SEM).
Methods: To investigate this aspect, high-resolution SEM observations were made of polished and etched (HF content gel) cross-sections of the interface area. Dry and moist veneering porcelain powders were built up on the zirconia base.
Results: The extent of this surface faceting is dependent upon the moisture content of the porcelain powder and the firing temperature. More moisture and higher final heating temperature accelerates the observed faceting of the Y-TZP grains at the interface to the veneering ceramic.
Conclusion: These changes of the Y-TZP grains indicate that destabilization of the tetragonal phase of zirconia occurs at the interface during veneering with ceramic. It may result in a reduction of the stability of the zirconia and interface.
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KEYWORD
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all-ceramic dental crowns, ceramic, Interface bond, veneering, Y-TZP, zirconia
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