College of Dentistry | University of Florida

Research

High temperature glass processing.
High temperature glass processing: Dr. Ken Anusavice pouring molten glass (1300 °C) into a graphite mold to produce experimental rods.
An experimental porcelain combination in a 3-unit fixed partial denture (FPD).
An experimental porcelain combination in a 3-unit fixed partial denture (FPD). Fracture within the glass veneer layer can lead to spalling failures of the FPD veneer surface. Above is the fluorescent illumination of fractures that developed within the experimental glass veneer layer of the same fixed partial denture.
Bilayered porcelain spheres modeled from dental porcelains for thermal compatibility testing.
Bilayered porcelain spheres modeled from dental porcelains for thermal compatibility testing.
A bilayered porcelain sphere that “failed” or fractured after multiple firings.
A bilayered porcelain sphere that "failed" or fractured after multiple firings. Stresses from thermal processing may lead to fracture.

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