Dental and Structural Ceramics: Zirconia, Silicon Carbide, and Biocompatible Composites
This community investigates the mechanical properties, surface treatments, and fabrication methods of advanced ceramics and composites, primarily for dental restorations and high-performance structural applications.
The work centers on zirconia, silicon carbide, and silicon nitride, evaluating their flexural strength, fracture resistance, and color stability. Recurring methods include finite element analysis, CAD/CAM design, and additive manufacturing. The research also covers the development of calcium silicate-based materials and the use of lasers, such as YAG and diode lasers, for surface modification. Applications range from monolithic zirconia crowns and dental implants to root canal treatments and composite restorations. The community frequently assesses bond strength and shear bond performance of resin cements, ensuring these materials integrate effectively with biological tissues and existing dental structures.
The largest share of the community's output is found in zirconium research, accounting for 10.8% of all zirconium studies, with 16,676 papers in this group. Yttrium research follows with a 6.1% share, and aluminium with 3.9%.
The community comprises 56,019 papers, publishing most frequently in Ceramics International, the Journal of the American Ceramic Society, and the Journal of the European Ceramic Society.
Recent work continues to focus on the bioactivity of 3D-printed zirconia ceramics, the thermal management of electronic packaging materials, and the development of high-thermal-conductivity silicon nitride ceramics.