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Effects of high-speed sintering on the translucency and color of dental zirconia with different shades and yttria contents.

Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists · Zeng Z, Patel N, Su Y, Zhang Y · 2026-08-21

Researchers compared conventional and high-speed sintering of yttria-stabilized zirconia across different shades and yttria levels, finding that high-speed sintering reduced translucency and altered colour toward lighter, greener tones, particularly in darker shades.

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