Colored translucent zirconia sintered body and its use

摘要: A zirconia sintered body having not only high strength but also excellent aesthetic properties. colored translucent body, characterized by containing an iron compound and from 2 to 4 mol % of yttria, showing a lightness L* 51 80 in L*a*b* color system, relative density at least 99.80%. The preferably has total light transmittance 20% as measured sample thickness 1 mm with D65 source. properties equivalent those natural teeth is particularly suitable for be used dental applications, further, mill blank such artificial tooth material or the like, orthodontic bracket.