the stabilized zirconia with different cu contents synthesized via sol-gel method. the samples were prepared by hydrolysis and condensation of orgnomatelic sol. after that the result gels were dried at 80 °c and then calcined at various temperatures.  ِ the differential thermal analysis (dta), x-ray diffraction (xrd), field emission scanning electronic microscopy (fesem) and transmission electro...

Objective: To evaluate the hydrothermal aging effect on the translucency of partially stabilized tetragonal zirconia with yttria (Y-TZP) used as monolithic or fully milled zirconia and of core type. Methods: Twenty disc-shaped specimens (1 and 10 mm) for each type of monolithic and core Y-TZP materials were milled and sintered according to the manufacturer's instruction. The final specimens wer...

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of adhesive luting on the fracture resistance of zirconia compared to that of a composite resin and a lithium disilicate glass ceramic. MATERIALS AND METHODS The specimens (dimension: 2 mm × 2 mm × 25 mm) of the composite resin, lithium disilicate glass ceramic, and yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystal (Y-TZP) were p...