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ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Fluorapatite Glass-Ceramics in Dentistry: Synthesis, Properties, Forming Technology, Applications, Challenges, and Future Perspectives.

Chengli Li, Gaoqi Wang, Shouren Wang, Wei Shen, Yujun Zhang, Junfeng Kang, Zhen Xiao

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Review in Materials (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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7 authors.

Chengli LiSchool of Mechanical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China.
Gaoqi WangSchool of Mechanical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China.
Shouren WangSchool of Mechanical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China.
Wei ShenSchool of Mechanical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China.
Yujun ZhangDepartment of Prosthodontics, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University & Shandong Key Laboratory of Oral Tissue Regeneration & Shandong Engineering Laboratory for Dental Materials and Oral Tissue Regeneration, Jinan 250012, China.
Junfeng KangSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China.
Zhen XiaoSchool of Mechanical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 52105258National Natural Science Foundation of China 52475263Shandong Higher Education Youth Innovation and Technology Support Program 2023KJ110Taishan Scholar Engineering Special Funding (2022-2027)
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Fluorapatite glass-ceramics (FGC) have been widely used in dental ceramics due to their excellent aesthetic properties and biocompatibility. In recent years, new synthesis methods, forming technologies, and the continuous optimization of performance attributes have driven the application of FGC in dental veneers, coatings, composites, and other restorations. This review summarizes the current research and applications of this material in the dental field and looks forward to its future optimization directions. The article focuses on five aspects: the development of preparation techniques for FGC; advances in their application in dental restoration shaping technologies; the performance advantages and limitations of these materials as dental materials; the current application status in veneers, coatings, composites, and other restorations; as well as the challenges in the current applications and prospects. In addition, additive manufacturing technology shows extremely broad application potential in FGC molding and applications. This review is hoped to provide strong guidance for the further application of FGC in the dental field, promoting the integration of related research and industry upgrades better to meet the needs of clinical practice and patients.

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dental applicationfluorapatite glass-ceramicsforming technologiespropertiessynthetic methods

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PMCPMC11857275

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