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Tribological Behavior of Dental Restorative Materials

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In restorative dentistry, metals and alloys and ceramics and composites are generally applied to restorations and implants [1–7]. Different forming/processing methods and the main clinical applications of dental restorative materials are shown in Table 6.1. Considering the complex interoral environment and biomechanics, the wear processes of artificial dental materials are very complicated and normally include abrasion, attrition, corrosion, fretting wear, and fatigue [8, 9]. These processes occur in various combinations to cause surface loss of materials in the mouth. Excessive wear may lead to premature failure and the replacement of dental restorations and implants. The wear resistance of artificial dental materials is clinically important for clinical longevity, aesthetics, and resistance to dental plaque [8–10]; therefore, a large number of studies have been carried out on their tribological properties. Recreating function and aesthetics are the two practical goals of restorative treatments, but the inadequate wear resistance of either the restoration or the implant may cause obvious defects in its anatomic shape due to excessive wear by friction during chewing, changing the shape and functions of teeth, bone, and masticatory muscle, further affecting the fitness of the stomatognathic system. Therefore, it is necessary to remember that the choice of material depends on a number of factors, such as corrosion behavior, mechanical properties (including strength and wear resistance), cost, availability, biocompatibility, and aesthetic values.

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  3. Institute of Advanced Materials and Technology, University of Science and Technology, Beijing, People’s Republic of China

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Zhou, ZR., Yu, HY., Zheng, J., Qian, LM., Yan, Y. (2013). Tribological Behavior of Dental Restorative Materials. In: Dental Biotribology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4550-0_6

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