| ANOVA | One-way analysis of variance |
| BSE | Backscattered electrons |
| CAD-CAM | Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing |
| Co-Cr | Cobalt-chromium |
| CTE | Coefficient of thermal expansion |
| EDX | Energy dispersive X-Ray spectroscopy |
| PFM | Porcelain-fused-to-metal |
| Ra | Arithmetic average of the roughness profile |
| Rm | Ultimate tensile strength |
| Rp0.2 | 0.2 % yield strength |
| SEM | Scanning electron microscopy |
| SLM | Selective laser melting |