IMAGING EVALUATIONS OF UNICA CERAMICS UNDER THERMAL CYCLE CONTROL CONDITIONS.

This article explores the application of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) in evaluating the temperature variations during the sintering process of dental prosthetics. The study utilized OCT to examine metal-ceramic restorations at different sintering temperatures and generated cross-sectional images to identify defects and structural changes. The findings demonstrate that OCT can provide valuable insights into the impact of temperature deviations on ceramic microstructure, making it a useful tool for quality control in dental laboratories. The article suggests that integrating OCT into routine practices can offer a rapid, accurate, and non-destructive means of assessing sintering temperatures and detecting defects in dental ceramics. [Extracted from the article]