L4 ZIrconia Flashcards
ceramics
man made solid objects formed by baking non-metallic inorganic minerals at high temperatures
zirconia (makeup)
zirconium oxide + yttrium oxide
transformation toughening
tetragonal –> monoclinic
increase in size (3-4%)
types of strength transformation
tensile –> compressive
ability of zirconia to arrest crack propagation by changing its phase at the crack’s edges from _____ to _____. thus, the size of the molecules ____, and ____ stresses are replaced by _____ stresses
tetragonal
monoclinic
increase
tensile
compressive
flexural strength of zirconia compared to enamel + dentin
higher
fracture toughness of zirconia compared to enamel and dentin
higher
why zirconia?
- the widespread use of CAD/CAM
- less expensive and less time consuming (when compared to PFM restorations)
monolithic zirocnia
classified by the amount of yttria
the ENTIRE crown is made of zirconia (no porcelain)
layered zirconia
multiple different layers
the key to classifying dental zirconia is _____
the yttria content
monolithic zirconia 3Y - yttria content
3 mol %
monolithic zirconia 3Y - tetragonal vs cubic
> 85% tetragona
<15% cubic
monolithic zirconia 3Y - strength and translucency
high strength
low translucency
monolithic zirconia 3Y - good to use for…
posterior single unit crowns
FDP
DO NOT USE in highly esthetic areas
monolithic zirconia 3Y - preparation
0.5-0.8mm margin - rounded shoulder or heavy shamfer
0.6mm occlusal reduction (manufacture)
0.7-1mm occlusal reduction (studies)