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Physical, Mechanical, and Aesthetic Properties of 3D Printed Zirconia Crowns a Literature Review.

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Last updated: 04 May 2025

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Fixed Prosthodontics

Abstract

3D printing technology has emerged as a transformative force in various fields, including dentistry. Among the advanced materials used in dental restorations, zirconia stands out due to its exceptional physical, mechanical, and aesthetic properties. This literature review examines the recent advancements in 3D-printed zirconia crowns, offering a detailed analysis of their physical, mechanical, and aesthetic characteristics. The review explores various additive manufacturing techniques such as stereolithography (SLA), digital light processing (DLP), binder jetting, and selective laser sintering (SLS), highlighting their influence on the properties of zirconia crowns. Studies indicate that 3D-printed zirconia crowns exhibit comparable, if not superior, physical properties, such as density and surface roughness, to those produced by traditional milling methods. Additionally, the mechanical properties, including fracture toughness, flexural strength, hardness, and wear resistance, are found to be on par with or better than milled crowns. Aesthetic aspects, such as translucency, color stability, surface finish, and polishability, also show significant improvements with 3D printing. The review further discusses the clinical performance, patient satisfaction, manufacturing processes, and cost implications of adopting 3D printing technology in zirconia crown production. The integration of this technology holds significant promise for enhancing dental restoration outcomes, offering precise, strong, and aesthetically pleasing solutions.

DOI

10.21608/edj.2024.340307.3282

Keywords

3D Printed Zirconia Crowns, 3D printing, physical, mechanical, and Aesthetic Properties

Authors

First Name

Rafik

Last Name

Mina

MiddleName

K.G

Affiliation

Egyptian Armed Forces Military Medical Academy

Email

rminadent@hotmail.com

City

Cairo

Orcid

0000-0001-9023-5433

Volume

71

Article Issue

2

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55192

Issue Date

2025-04-01

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2024-11-29

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2025-04-01

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1,485

Page End

1,493

Print ISSN

0070-9484

Online ISSN

2090-2360

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254

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Egyptian Dental Journal

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https://edj.journals.ekb.eg/

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Physical, Mechanical, and Aesthetic Properties of 3D Printed Zirconia Crowns a Literature Review.

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04 May 2025