Ceramic as implant material – Different ceramics
In this module, Prof. Chevalier focuses on the use of ceramics in implants. First, he will introduce the different ceramics and their main properties. Then, he will focus on the use of the zirconia ceramics for dental implants, their manufacturing processes, surface modifications and how it may affect osseointegration.
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Total lectures time: 1 h 7 minutes
Assessment time: 48 minutes
Different ceramics (emphasis on zirconia)
Author Jerome Chevalier
The use of zirconia ceramics for dental implants
Author Jerome Chevalier
Manufacturing processes of ceramics: from general concepts to dental products
Author Jerome Chevalier
Surface modifications: towards a better osseo-integration
Author Jerome Chevalier
To earn CE credits a lecture has to be watched completely and the referring exam needs to be passed. An exam is passed if at least 70% of all answers are correct.
After achievement a personal certificate is issued. It is valid 1 year. The certificate is anytime retrievable in the „My certificates“ area on Dental Campus.
The exam can be repeated 4 times. Each re-examination can be taken after anytime.
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Learning objectives
After completing this module you should be able to:
- What
are ceramics and what are the main features of ceramics compared to metals?
- What
are the mechanical properties of ceramics, e.g. zirconia?
- What
are the different manufacturing processes for zirconia?
- What are the technologies used to create surface morphology?