title: Determination of quantitative leucite content in pressable ceramics compared to conventional dental porcelains.
abstract: In the present study, the leucite content of two different veneering porcelains and one pressable ceramic have been determined by X-ray diffraction after establishing a standard, using artificial leucite. The results are directly linked to the microstructure and mechanical properties of the materials. The most homogeneous glass-ceramic exhibits the highest relative leucite content and the highest fracture strength.
authors.affiliation: Ducera Dental GmbH & Co. KG, Rodheimer Strabe 7, D-61191 Rosbach, Germany.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Assmann
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ermrich
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kunzmann