The purpose of this paper was to update the knowledge concerning the wear, translucency,
as well as clinical performance of monolithic zirconia ceramics, aiming at highlighting their …

Abstract Objective Optimizing monolithic zirconia (ZrO 2) aesthetically without affecting the
unique mechanical properties remains a major ongoing interest. The purpose of this review …

Objectives To evaluate the effect of hydrothermal aging (H), mechanical cycling (M), and the
combination of hydrothermal plus mechanical cycling (H+ M) on biaxial flexural strength …

The aim of this study is to compare surface roughness and microhardness changes of three
monochromatic (Omnichroma, Vittra Unique, and Charisma Diamond One) and three …

Statement of problem How the surfaces of monolithic esthetic restorations behave in the
presence of acidic substances is unclear. Purpose The purpose of this in vitro study was to …

Objectives Dental erosion in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a
current and frequent condition that may compromise the mechanical properties and clinical …

Purpose To test the impact of exposure to artificial gastric acid combined with toothbrush
abrasion on the properties of dental ceramics. Earlier research has indicated that immersion …

Four polymer and ceramic computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing
(CAD/CAM) materials from different manufacturers (VITA CAD-Temp (polymethyl …

Statement of problem Exposure to gastric acid in patients with bulimia nervosa and
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) causes demineralization of hard tooth structures …

Objective To investigate the effect of acidic media, including beverages and gastric fluids on
flexural strength and fatigue of CAD-CAM materials. Methods Four CAD-CAM materials …