Characterization of ceramic powders used in the inCeram systems to fixed dental Prosthesis

InCeram (Vita Zahnfabrik- Germany) is known as a high strength ceramic being used for core crowns and for fixed partial denture frameworks. InCeram system consists of slip-casting technique which is used for to build the framework, which is then pre-sintered obtaining an open-pore microstructure. The material gains its strength by infiltration of the lanthanum glass into the porous microstructure. In this work, commercial alumina (Al2O3), alumina-zirconia (Al2O3-ZrO2) and glasses lanthanum oxide-rich powders, used in InCeram system, were characterized, using x ray diffraction, dilatometry and scanning electron microscopy. The characteristics of these powders were related aiming to consider their substitution for new ceramic materials.

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Main Authors: Diego,Alexandra Almeida, Santos,Claudinei dos, Landim,Karine Tenório, Elias,Carlos Nelson
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: ABM, ABC, ABPol 2007
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-14392007000100011
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