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Does zirconia ceramic degrade in strength intraorally in 5-10 years?

April 26, 2017ceramic degrade strength Zirconia

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Does zirconia ceramic degrade in strength intraorally in 5-10 years?

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Yes, all-ceramic materials degrade in strength over time – some more than others. Zirconia ceramic has an initial flexural strength of over 1200 MPa, so even if it degrades 5-10% or more, it is still significantly stronger than other ceramics.