Pressed lithium disilicate glass ceramics: Microstructural characterization, in vitro and in silico nonlinear dynamic analysis for biaxial flexural strength

Key Points

• This research aims to characterize the microstructure and assess the mechanical performance of pressed lithium disilicate glass ceramics.
• Used biaxial flexural strength (BFS) tests to evaluate material strength.
• Employed finite element analysis (FEA) to supplement BFS findings and interpret material behavior.
• Conducted in vitro and in silico analyses to analyze performance metrics.
• Vintage Prime exhibited higher fracture toughness compared to other tested materials.
• BFS and FEA results aligned, validating FEA as a useful analysis tool for material behavior.

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