SynthesisBMC oral health2024
Translucency of recent zirconia materials and material-related variables affecting their translucency: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Influence of manufacturer, laboratory, clinical, and aging-related factors on the mechanical properties of multilayered zirconia: a systematic review of laboratory studies.BMC oral health · 2026Pooled it
- Surface treatment-induced changes in optical characteristics of additive- and subtractive-manufactured zirconia frameworks.Odontology · 2026Article
- Translucency of 3D-Printed 3Y- and 5Y-Doped Zirconia.Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] · 2026Article
- Effects of Substructure Color and Restoration Thickness on the Final Color of Ultra-Translucent Zirconia Ceramics.Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] · 2026Article
- Effects of Sintering Parameters on the Microstructure and Optical Transmittance of Monolithic 4 mol% Yttria-Partially Stabilized Zirconia.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Effect of Occlusal Adjustment and Subsequent Repolishing on the Translucency Parameter, Contact Angle, and Flexural Strength of Different Types of Glazed Monolithic Zirconia.Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] · 2026Article
- Evaluation of the Color Stability of Multilayer Zirconia After Exposure to Staining Solutions and Artificial Aging.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Effect of Surface Adjustment and Hydrothermal Aging on the Mechanical Behavior and Microstructure of Zirconia With Different Yttria Contents.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Effect of Finishing Protocol Treatments on Optical Properties of Super Translucent Zirconia After Simulated Wear.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- Effect of sintering speed and surface treatment on the flexural strength of 3Y-PSZ and 4Y-PSZ zirconia: an in vitro study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Color Stability of Three Ceramics After Thermocycling in Coffee, Black Tea, Cola, and Water: An In Vitro Study.International journal of dentistry · 2025Article
- Impact of CAD-CAM technology and abutment angulation on prosthesis design for anterior maxillary implants: An original research study.Bioinformation · 2025Article
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- Effect of thickness and surface finish on light transmission through zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate and lithium disilicate dental ceramics.Brazilian dental journal · 2025Article
- The impact of aging and thickness on flexural strength of various zirconia ceramics.BMC oral health · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundRecent forms of translucent zirconia material have been developed, offering a wide range of options and varieties for enhancing aesthetics, making it a preferred choice in the field of prosthetic dentistry. However, there is insufficient understanding regarding the recent types of zirconia materials and their optical behavior. Understanding the variables that influence the translucency of zirconia and identifying strategies to enhance its esthetics are crucial. PURPOSE: The current systemic review highlights a comprehensive understanding of different zirconia generations in relation to their optical characteristics and evaluates material-related variables affecting their translucency.
methodsThe present review studied in-vitro studies that evaluated the optical characteristics of different yttria content of yttria stabilized materials. The topics explored were: (1) the different zirconia material generations and their optical behavior; (2) material-related factors that affect their translucency. The research was restricted to online publication in the English language from July 1, 2010, to July 31, 2023, using PubMed, Scopus, and Science Direct resources. The search key terms and their combinations were "zirconia," "translucent zirconia," "cubic zirconia," "highly translucent zirconia," "yttria partially stabilized zirconia," "monolithic zirconia," "translucency," "optical properties," and "light transmission."
resultsThe data obtained from fifty-three studies addressed the optical characteristics of various zirconia generations. They reported that changing yttria content had a significant impact on translucency. Different kinds of zirconia ceramics of the same generation have varying translucencies. Achieving optimum aesthetics with monolithic zirconia is challenging due to factors related to material aspects such as the presence of additives, point defects, microstructure, thickness, phase distribution, and sintering conditions.
conclusionsNewly developed monolithic dental zirconia ceramics have improved aesthetics and translucency. However, additional research is necessary to evaluate their performance and long-term durability.
trial registrationThis systematic review was registered in PROSPERO, under number CRD42023474482.
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