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Process for forming sintered ceramic bodies having improved properties

US11148979B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2018
Grant dateOct 19, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B2235/9653
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method is provided for making ceramic bodies having improved properties, such as optical and/or strength properties in which the ceramic bodies are densified by new sintering processes. The sintering profiles may have shorter run times than conventional sintering processes. Ceramic bodies made by these methods are suitable for use in dental applications, for example, as crowns.

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