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View article: Alternative Treatments for Zirconium Oxide to Compare Commonly Used Surface Treatments to Determine Which Has the Least Effect on the Phase Transformation
Alternative Treatments for Zirconium Oxide to Compare Commonly Used Surface Treatments to Determine Which Has the Least Effect on the Phase Transformation Open
Traditional mechanical processing of zirconium leads to an unfavorable transformation, from a metastable tetragonal phase to a monoclinic phase (t→m), which weakens the structure of the material and subsequently leads to damage to the pros…
View article: Correction: Klimek et al. A Comparison of the Structure and Selected Mechanical Properties of Cr/Co Alloys Obtained by Casting and Selective Laser Melting. J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15, 61
Correction: Klimek et al. A Comparison of the Structure and Selected Mechanical Properties of Cr/Co Alloys Obtained by Casting and Selective Laser Melting. J. Funct. Biomater. 2024, 15, 61 Open
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View article: Treatment of a patient with a gummy smile using piezosurgerybone osteoplasty – case report
Treatment of a patient with a gummy smile using piezosurgerybone osteoplasty – case report Open
View article: A Comparison of the Structure and Selected Mechanical Properties of Cr/Co Alloys Obtained by Casting and Selective Laser Melting
A Comparison of the Structure and Selected Mechanical Properties of Cr/Co Alloys Obtained by Casting and Selective Laser Melting Open
Selective laser melting (SLM) technologies are becoming increasingly popular. The aim of the work is to compare the metallographic structure, hardness, and selected strength properties of alloys obtained by casting and by SLM, with a parti…
View article: A Quantitative Assessment of the Oxide Layers Formed on the Surface of Titanium by Anodization with Regard to Voltage
A Quantitative Assessment of the Oxide Layers Formed on the Surface of Titanium by Anodization with Regard to Voltage Open
View article: Effect of Sandblasting Parameters and the Type and Hardness of the Material on the Number of Embedded Al2O3 Grains
Effect of Sandblasting Parameters and the Type and Hardness of the Material on the Number of Embedded Al2O3 Grains Open
Background: Is abrasive blasting accompanied by the phenomenon of driving abrasive particles into the conditioned material? Methods: Three hundred and fifteen cylindrical disks of three types of metal alloy (chromium/cobalt, chromium/nicke…
View article: An Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties of a Hybrid Composite Containing Hydroxyapatite
An Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties of a Hybrid Composite Containing Hydroxyapatite Open
There is currently a lack of scientific reports on the use of composites based on UDMA resin containing HAp in conservative dentistry. The aim of this study was therefore to determine the effect of hydroxyapatite content on the properties …
View article: Evaluation of the Effect of the Addition of Hydroxyapatite on Selected Mechanical and Tribological Properties of a Flow-Type Composite
Evaluation of the Effect of the Addition of Hydroxyapatite on Selected Mechanical and Tribological Properties of a Flow-Type Composite Open
(1) Background: The aim of the study was to determine the effect of modification with sintered hydroxyapatite (HAp) on selected mechanical and tribological properties of a flow-type composite. (2) Methods: Samples in the shapes of cuboidal…
View article: The Influence of Material Type and Hardness on the Number of Embedded Abrasive Particles during Airborne-Particle Abrasion
The Influence of Material Type and Hardness on the Number of Embedded Abrasive Particles during Airborne-Particle Abrasion Open
(1) Background: This paper aims to determine the influence of hardness on the number of abrasive material grains (SiC) embedded on the surface metal alloys and ZrO2 during abrasion. (2) Methods: Cylindrical samples were created: 315 made o…
View article: A prospective comparative analysis of the survival rates of conventional vs no-prep/minimally invasive veneers over a mean period of 9 years
A prospective comparative analysis of the survival rates of conventional vs no-prep/minimally invasive veneers over a mean period of 9 years Open
View article: Evaluation of the adhesive bonding of composite materials containing hydroxyapatite to hard dental tissues
Evaluation of the adhesive bonding of composite materials containing hydroxyapatite to hard dental tissues Open
StreszczenieWprowadzenie.Połączenie z żywicami kompozytowymi uzyskuje się poprzez wytrawienie szkliwa kwasem fosforowym.Adhezja żywic do wytrawionego szkliwa to wynik kapilarnej penetracji nieregularności powierzchni
View article: Use of porcelain veneers without preparation (“no-prep”) to change the shape of conical teeth – case report
Use of porcelain veneers without preparation (“no-prep”) to change the shape of conical teeth – case report Open
StreszczenieLicówki ceramiczne to stałe uzupełnienia protetyczne pokrywające widoczne zewnątrzustnie, przedsionkowe powierzchnie zębów w odcinku przednim i przednio-bocznym.Dzięki rozwojowi nowych materiałów ceramicznych i nowych technolog…
View article: The Use of the Finite Elements Method (FEM) to Determine the Optimal Angle of Force Application in Relation to Grooves Notched into a Zirconia Coping with the Aim of Reducing Load on a Connection with Veneering Ceramic
The Use of the Finite Elements Method (FEM) to Determine the Optimal Angle of Force Application in Relation to Grooves Notched into a Zirconia Coping with the Aim of Reducing Load on a Connection with Veneering Ceramic Open
Objective of Study . To investigate, using the FEM, the influence of different notching angles on a zirconium dioxide coping with the aim of establishing the optimal connection conditions with veneering ceramic. Materials and Methods . To …
View article: The Use of the FEM to Identify the Optimal Groove Dimensions Ensuring the Least Stressed Connection between a Zirconia Coping and Veneering Ceramic
The Use of the FEM to Identify the Optimal Groove Dimensions Ensuring the Least Stressed Connection between a Zirconia Coping and Veneering Ceramic Open
Background: To examine the influence of coping notches with varying groove widths and depths on the quality of the connection with ceramic. Methods: Ten rectangular sintered zirconia (3Y-TZP) samples were etched with a neodymium-yag laser …
View article: Effect of Air Abrasion on the Number of Particles Embedded in Zironia
Effect of Air Abrasion on the Number of Particles Embedded in Zironia Open
Background: Determination of the number of abrasive particles embedded in the zirconia surface after variable parameters of treatment. Methods: One hundred thirty cylindrical disks made from zirconia were divided into 7 groups (n = 10): on…
View article: The Influence of Abutment Surface Treatment and the Type of Luting Cement on Shear Bond Strength between Titanium/Cement/Zirconia
The Influence of Abutment Surface Treatment and the Type of Luting Cement on Shear Bond Strength between Titanium/Cement/Zirconia Open
Objectives . The objectives of this study were to evaluate the shear bond strength of zirconia cylinders on a modified titanium surface using different luting cement types. Material and Methods . Eighty titanium disks were divided into two…