Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the level of selected ceramic materials corrosion. In total, 11 types of ceramic materials have been chosen for the analysis.
The composition of ceramic materials was qualitatively evaluated by X-ray spectrometry. For evaluation of a corrosive behavior, leaching in hydrochloric acid was used.
Extracts were analyzed by mean ICP-OES. In extracts, measurable amounts of followed elements were found: sodium, magnesium, iron, manganese, zinc, silicon, aluminium, yttrium and titanium.
Zirconium and gold were found in leachates. None of the known dental materials including ceramics can preserve absolute resistance against all corrosion forms.