The lack of understanding of how sintering protocols affect the optical properties of zirconia materials
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The gap in the literature is the lack of understanding of how sintering protocols affect the optical properties of zirconia materials. Prior work has focused on the development of monolithic and multilayered zirconia materials with improved
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Sourced from the recommendations and stated research gap and abstract of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 3 journals.
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- Mechanical and optical properties and clinical application of multilayered high-yttria zirconia ceramics – review of literature (2026) · Prosthodontics · doi
sintering and final surface finishing are of key clinical importance. Multilayered zirconia represents a compromise between aesthetics and strength, and its application requires consideration of differences in the properties of individual layers as well as potential weakening at their interfaces. to Wstęp
generalrecommendationsKeywords: sintering final surface finishing clinical importance multilayered zirconia represents compromise aesthetics strength application requires consideration - Sinterleme protokolü ve yttria içeriğinin farklı zirkonya materyallerinin translüsensi, beyazlık indeksi ve CIELAB renk parametrelerine etkisi (2026) · Mersin üniversitesi sağlık bilimleri dergisi/Mersin üniversitesi sağlık bilimleri dergisi · doi
The gap in the literature is the lack of understanding of how sintering protocols affect the optical properties of zirconia materials. Prior work has focused on the development of monolithic and multilayered zirconia materials with improved translucency and aesthetic properties.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: gap literature lack understanding sintering protocols affect optical - Hydrothermal Aging, Thickness, and Shade as Determinants of the Optical Performance of CAD/CAM Ultra-Translucent Multilayer Zirconia Veneers (2026) · Applied Sciences · doi
Background: Ultra-translucent multilayer zirconia is increasingly used for minimally invasive esthetic restorations, but the influence of hydrothermal aging on the translucency of veneers of different shades and thicknesses, and its possible clinical relevance, remain insufficiently investigated.
generalabstractevidence 4/5Keywords: background ultra translucent multilayer zirconia increasingly used minimally invasive esthetic restorations influence hydrothermal aging translucency
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