Load ‐Bearing Capacity of Monolithic Zirconia Fixed Dental Prostheses Fabricated with Different Connector Designs and Embrasure Shaping Methods

ConclusionsSharp embrasures and interproximal separations made with diamond discs significantly decrease the load ‐bearing capacity of monolithic zirconia FDPs compared to FDPs made with blunt embrasures. Blunt embrasures in combination with localized porcelain build‐up produce FDPs with high load‐bearing capacity in relation to loads that might be expected under clinical use.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved

Source: Journal of Prosthodontics - November 26, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Fahad Bakitian, Przemek Seweryniak, Evaggelia Papia, Christel Larsson, Per Vult Steyern Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research