Effect of acid etching on tridimensional microstructure of etchable CAD/CAM materials

Full-ceramic restorations have been highly utilized in recent years because of their biocompatibility, improved mechanical properties, and optimal aesthetics [1]. Nowadays, a pre-sintered-ready-to-use format associated to computerized-aided technology (CAD/CAM blocks), has reached a strong position on dental ceramics market due to its convenience in reducing some laboratory steps besides maintaining materials positive characteristics [2]. In this regard, most materials available in pre-processed CAD/CAM block presentation are composites and glass-ceramics [2].

Source: Dental Materials - April 13, 2018 Category: Materials Science Authors: Fabi án Murillo-Gómez, Regina Guenka Palma-Dibb, Mario Fernando De Goes Source Type: research