Optimization of mechanical and tribological properties of a dental SiO<sub>2</sub>-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-K<sub>2</sub>O-CaO-P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> glass-ceramic.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Dental glass-ceramics with main crystal of fluorapatite are usually employed as veneering porcelain. However, failure of the porcelain happens clinically in the form of fracture or excessive wear. The aims of the study were to evaluate the influence of microstructures of a SiO<sub>2</sub>-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-K<sub>2</sub>O-CaO-P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> fluorapatite glass-ceramic on its mechanical properties and tribological behaviors, and to improve the comprehensive performance by adjusting content and sintering process. The glass-ceramics were fabricated by sintering method with different CaO contents and heat treatment regimes. Phase compositions and crystal length of specimens were characterized by X-ray diffractometer and scanning electron microscope. Combined with mechanical properties, friction and wear behaviors in both dry and artificial saliva lubrication conditions were investigated. The results show that different content of CaO and heat treatment temperature could change crystallinity of main fluorapatite crystal. Larger crystallinity improves the mechanical properties, significantly influencing friction and wear behaviors. The specimens with 6.0 wt % CaO and sintered at 1100 °C have the best comprehensive performance, which show excellent mechanical properties and wear resistance.
Medical subject headings
- Ceramics
- Silicon Dioxide