Wear Characteristics and Volume Loss of CAD/CAM Ceramic Materials

ConclusionsThis study demonstrated the resistance to wear and low abrasiveness of ZR when compared to LD in a simulated masticatory environment. This can be best explained by the increased strength of ZR, and the introduction of three‐body wear to LD specimens from the accumulation of embedded wear debris onto its surface. Wear data and comparison of SEM images following wear simulation confirmed this interpretation.

Source: Journal of Prosthodontics - March 6, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Alec D. Zurek, Maria F. Alfaro, Alvin G. Wee, Judy Chia ‐Chun Yuan, Valentim A. Barao, Mathew T. Mathew, Cortino Sukotjo Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research