Comparison of Bond Strength of a Pressed Ceramic Fused to Metal versus Feldspathic Porcelain Fused to Metal

PURPOSE: To compare the debonding/crack initiation strength (D/CIS) of a low-fusing pressable leucite-based glass ceramic (PC) fused to metal to a feldspathic porcelain (FP) fused to metal. MATERIALS & METHODS: As per ISO 9693:1999, 40 rectangular metal specimens (25.0 mm x 0.5 mm x 3.0 mm) were prepared. Twenty of the specimens were cast in a base metal nickel-chromium alloy (BA), and 20 were cast in a noble metal palladium-silver alloy (NA). Ten randomly selected NA and BA alloy specimens had FP applied. The remaining 10 NA and BA alloy specimens had ash-free wax patterns applied, the metal-wax complexes invested, and were pressed with a PC. The dimensions of the ceramic specimens were 8.0 mm x 1.0 mm x 3.0 mm, creating a combined metal-ceramic complex thickness of 1.5 mm. All specimens were subject to a three-point bending test at a crosshead speed of 1.5 mm/min. Fracture loads were recorded in Newtons and D/CISs calculated by the formula tau(b)=k x F(fail). RESULTS: Mean D/CISs, measured in MPa (standard deviations): NA-FP 32.56 (4.62), NA-PC 30.23 (5.06), BA-FP 30.98 (4.41), and BA-PC 31.81 (3.48). A two-way ANOVA (p > 0.05) did not demonstrate significant difference between groups. CONCLUSION: The debonding/crack initiation strength of a low-fusing pressable leucite-based glass ceramic fused to metal was equivalent to that of a feldspathic porcelain fused to metal.     

四种树脂粘接剂在GI-Ⅱ型渗透陶瓷与牙本质间的抗剪强度

目的探讨GI-Ⅱ型渗透陶瓷与牙本质间合适的树脂粘接剂。方法将陶瓷片分为4组,采用4种不同种类的树脂粘接剂与GI-Ⅱ型渗透陶瓷粘接,用水平推式剪切强度试验法检测其抗剪强度,所得试验数据经统计学处理,考察不同树脂粘接剂用于GI-Ⅱ型渗透陶瓷与牙本质间的抗剪粘接强度。结果传统Bis-GMA粘接剂粘固硅涂层、偶联剂处理的渗透陶瓷与牙本质其抗剪强度达13MPa,而改良型Bis-GMA粘接剂可达16MPa。结论不同树脂粘接剂配合合适的表面处理方式一样可达到稳定的粘固效果。     

间接粘结技术的研究进展

正畸托槽的精确定位和足够的粘结强度,是正畸治疗获得成功的必要条件。近年来,随着正畸材料和技术的发展,托槽间接粘结技术受到越来越多的关注,该文对托槽间接粘结技术的托槽粘结精确度、粘结强度的研究和发展前景做出综述。     

Shear Bond Strength of Four Resin Cements Used to Lute Ceramic Core Material to Human Dentin

Purpose: This study evaluated the effect of four resin cements on the shear bond strength of a ceramic core material to dentin. Materials and Methods: One hundred twenty molar teeth were embedded in a self‐curing acrylic resin. The occlusal third of the crowns were sectioned under water cooling. All specimens were randomly divided into four groups of 30 teeth each according to the resin cement used. One hundred twenty cylindrical‐shaped, 2.7‐mm wide, 3‐mm high ceramic core materials were heat‐pressed. The core cylinders were then luted with one of the four resin systems to dentin (Super‐Bond C&B, Chemiace II, Variolink II, and Panavia F). Half of the specimens (n = 15) were tested after 24 hours; the other half (n = 15) were stored in distilled water at 37°C for 1 day and then thermocycled 1000 times between 5°C and 55°C prior to testing. Shear bond strength of each specimen was measured using a universal testing machine at a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min. The bond strength values were calculated in MPa, and the results were statistically analyzed using a two‐way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey HSD tests. Results: The shear bond strength varied significantly depending on the resin cement used (p < 0.05). The differences in the bond strengths after thermocycling were not remarkable as compared with the corresponding prethermal cycling groups (p > 0.05). Significant interactions were present between resin cement and thermocycling (p < 0.05). After 24 hours, the specimens luted with Variolink II (5.3 ± 2.2 MPa) showed the highest shear bond strength, whereas the specimens luted with Chemiace II (1.6 ± 0.4 MPa) showed the lowest. After thermocycling, the bond strength values of specimens luted with Chemiace II (1.1 ± 0.1 MPa) and Super‐Bond C&B (1.7 ± 0.4 MPa) decreased; however, this was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). The increase in the shear bond strength values in the Panavia F (4.5 ± 0.7 MPa) and Variolink II (5.5 ± 2.1 MPa) groups after thermocycling was also not statistically significant (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Variolink II and Panavia F systems showed higher shear bond strength values than Chemiace II and Super‐Bond C&B. They can be recommended for luting ceramic cores to dentin surfaces.     

Durability of Adhesion between Feldspathic Ceramic and Resin Cements: Effect of Adhesive Resin,Polymerization Mode of Resin Cement,and Aging

Purpose : Adhesive cementation is an important step for restorations made of feldspathic ceramic as it increases the strength of such materials. Incorrect selection of the adhesive resin and the resin cement to adhere to the ceramic surface and their durability against aging can affect the adhesion between these materials and the clinical performance. This study evaluated the effect of adhesive resins with different pHs, resin cements with different polymerization modes, and aging on the bond strength to feldspathic ceramic. Materials and Methods : One surface of feldspathic ceramic blocks (VM7) (N = 90) (6.4 × 6.4 × 4.8 mm³) was conditioned with 10% hydrofluoric acid for 20 seconds, washed/dried, and silanized. Three adhesive resins (Scotchbond Multi‐Purpose Plus [SBMP], pH: 5.6; Single Bond [SB], pH: 3.4; and Prime&Bond NT [NT], pH: 1.7) were applied on the ceramic surfaces (n = 30 per adhesive). For each adhesive group, three resin cements with different polymerization modes were applied (n = 10 per cement): photo‐polymerized (Variolink II base), dual polymerized (Variolink II base + catalyst), and chemically polymerized (C&B). The bonded ceramic blocks were stored in water (37°C) for 24 hours and sectioned to produce beam specimens (cross‐sectional bonded area: 1 ± 0.1 mm²). The beams of each block were randomly divided into two conditions: Dry, microtensile test immediately after cutting; TC, test was performed after thermocycling (12,000×, 5°C to 55°C) and water storage at 37°C for 150 days. Considering the three factors of the study (adhesive [3 levels], resin cement [3 levels], aging [2 levels]), 18 groups were studied. The microtensile bond strength data were analyzed using 3‐way ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test (α= 0.05). Results : Adhesive resin type (p < 0.001) and the resin cement affected the mean bond strength (p= 0.0003) (3‐way ANOVA). The NT adhesive associated with the chemically polymerized resin cement in both dry (8.8 ± 6.8 MPa) and aged conditions (6.9 ± 5.9 MPa) presented statistically lower bond strength results, while the SBMP adhesive resin, regardless of the resin cement type, presented the highest results (15.4 to 18.5 and 14.3 to 18.9 MPa) in both dry and aged conditions, respectively (Tukey's test). Conclusion : Application of a low‐pH adhesive resin onto a hydrofluoric acid etched and silanized feldspathic ceramic surface in combination with chemically polymerized resin cement did not deliver favorable results. The use of adhesive resin with high pH could be clinically advised for the photo‐, dual‐, and chemically polymerized resin cements tested.     

Mechanical Properties of Dual-Cured Resin Luting Agents for Ceramic Restoration

PURPOSE: The aim of the present study was to evaluate mechanical properties, including surface hardness, flexural strength, and flexural modulus, of two dual-cured resin luting agents [Clearfil Esthetic Cement (CEC) and Variolink II (VLII)] irradiated through four thicknesses of leucite ceramics (0, 1, 2, and 3 mm) and to evaluate their shear bond strength to zirconia ceramic (Cercon) using each ceramic primer. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Knoop hardness was measured on a thin layer of resin luting agent on the ceramic surface. Three-point bending tests were performed after 24 hours of storage at 37 degrees C. Two differently shaped zirconia ceramic specimens with or without sandblasting with alumina were treated with each primer. The specimens were then cemented together with each resin luting agent. Half of the specimens were stored in water at 37 degrees C for 24 hours and the other half were thermocycled 5000 times. RESULTS: VLII revealed statistically higher Knoop hardness and flexural modulus than CEC for each thickness of ceramic. No significant differences in flexural strength were observed between VLII and CEC for each ceramic spacer. Reduction of the mechanical properties with increase of ceramic thickness varied for each property; however, these properties were similar in the two materials. Blasting with alumina was significantly effective for increasing shear bond strength of both resin luting agents before and after thermal cycling. The use of Clearfil Ceramic Primer showed the highest shear bond strength and maintained bond durability after 5000 thermocycles. CONCLUSION: Mechanical properties of CEC dual-cured resin luting agent appear adequate for ceramic restorations.     

Ceramic (Feldspathic & IPS Empress II) vs. laboratory composite (Gradia) veneers; a comparison between their shear bond strength to enamel; an in vitro study

Summary Patient demand for aesthetic dentistry is steadily growing. Laminates and free metal restorations have evolved in an attempt to overcome the invasiveness nature of full veneer restorations. Although many different materials have been used for making these restorations, there is no single material that fits best for all purposes. Two groups of ceramic material (Feldspathic and IPS Empress II) and one group of laboratory composite (Gradia) discs (10 discs in each group; 4 mm in diameter and 2 mm in thickness) were prepared according to the manufacturer’s instruction. The surface of ceramic discs were etched and silanized. In Gradia group, liquid primer was applied on composite surfaces. Thirty freshly extracted sound human molars and premolars were randomly divided into three groups. The enamel surface of each tooth was slightly flattened (0·3 mm) on the buccal or lingual side and then primed and cemented to the prepared discs with the aid of a dental surveyor. The finishing specimens were thermocycled between 5 °C and 55 °C for 2500 cycles and then prepared for shear bond strength testing. The resulting data were analyzed by one‐way anova and Tukey HSD test. The fractured surfaces of each specimen were inspected by means of stereomicroscope and SEM. There is significant difference between the bond strength of materials tested. The mean bond strengths obtained with Feldspathic ceramic, IPS Empress II and Gradia were 33·10 ± 4·31 MPa, 26·04 ± 7·61 MPa and 14·42 ± 5·82 MPa, respectively. The fracture pattern was mainly mixed for ceramic groups. More scientific evidence needed for standardization of bonding protocols.     

Fracture Resistances of Cast Metal and Ceramic Dowel and Core Restorations: A Pilot Study

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare fracture strengths of teeth restored with cast metal and ceramic dowel and cores supporting all-ceramic crowns. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eighteen recently extracted teeth were randomly divided into 3 equal groups. Metal dowel and cores (MDC) were fabricated for 1 group using a base metal alloy, and served as the control. The other groups received In-Ceram Spinell (ICS) and IPS Empress 2 (IPS) dowel and cores. IPS Empress 1 crowns were fabricated for all samples. Each tooth was subjected to a shear force at a crosshead speed of 2 mm/min on a universal testing machine until failure occurred. RESULTS: The mean fracture strengths and standard deviations of MDC, ICS, and IPS restorations were 1101 N (361), 832 N (288), and 1137 N (367), respectively. The differences between groups were insignificant (p < 0.05). Fractures of the all-ceramic crowns were observed in the MDC group, whereas the failure of ceramic dowel and core restorations was associated with root fracture at the cervical region. CONCLUSIONS: Due to improved mechanical properties, In-Ceram Spinell and IPS Empress 2 ceramic dowel and cores may be candidates for the restoration of endodontically treated anterior teeth.     

长链硅烷偶联剂对瓷和树脂粘接强度影响的实验研究

目的：比较不同浓度、不同溶剂长链硅烷偶联剂对瓷和树脂粘接强度的影响。方法：将6种自制长链硅烷偶联剂与2种商品偶联剂处理铸瓷表面,然后采用2种树脂水门汀粘接瓷试件。对粘接试件进行即刻和老化剪切强度测试。结果：长链硅烷偶联剂能显著提高瓷和树脂的粘接强度,其中即刻粘接强度与商品偶联剂效果无显著差异（P〉0．05）;2％、4％长链硅烷乙醇溶液处理组的老化剪切强度显著高于商品偶联剂（P〈0．05）。结论：长链硅烷偶联剂的粘接耐久性优于短链商品偶联剂,其2％乙醇溶液适用于铸瓷修复体表面处理。     

矿化液对牙本质粘接系统粘结强度的影响

目的:研究矿化液在牙本质粘接中的作用,同时了解经过蛋白萃取剂处理牙本质后牙本质混和层再矿化是否受影响。方法:选择人正常双尖牙40颗去除牙合面釉质后随机分4组,制得酸蚀标本分别进行常规树脂修复 硅油浸泡(A组),常规树脂修复 人工唾液浸泡(B组),常规树脂修复 矿化液浸泡(C组)和NaC l溶液(蛋白萃取剂) 常规树脂修复 矿化液浸泡(D组)。12周后用能谱仪观察粘结界面混合层再矿化情况,同时用微拉力仪对牙本质粘结系统的粘结强度进行测试。结果:经矿化液浸泡组混合层钙磷比值显著升高(P<0.05),但0.5 mol/L NaC l溶液对混合层钙磷无影响(P>0.05),同时经矿化液浸泡组和硅油浸泡组的牙本质粘结系统微拉伸强度无统计学意义(P>0.05),但均显著高于人工唾液浸泡组(P<0.05)。结论:矿化液对牙本质粘结系统混合层的脱矿牙本质有再矿化作用,可相对提高粘结微拉伸强度;而0.5 mol/L NaC l溶液对增加牙本质粘结混合层再矿化能力无明显作用。     

Knoop Hardness and Effectiveness of Dual‐Cured Luting Systems and Flowable Resin to Bond Leucite‐Reinforced Ceramic to Enamel

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the Knoop microhardness and microshear bond strength (MSBS) of dual‐cured luting systems and flowable resin bonded to leucite‐reinforced ceramics and enamel. Materials and Methods: Eighty bovine incisors were randomly divided into four groups per test (microhardness and microshear; n = 10) according to the bonding procedure: Excite DSC/Variolink, Clearfil SE Bond/Panavia F, Adper Scotchbond Multi‐Purpose Plus/RelyX ARC, and Adper Single Bond 2/Filtek Z350 Flow. For the KHN measurement, the cement was applied on the enamel surface and light‐cured through a ceramic disk (5 mm diameter × 1.2 mm thick). Five indentations were performed in each specimen and measured at HMV‐2. For the microshear test, two cylinders of a leucite‐reinforced ceramic (1 mm diameter × 2 mm height) were bonded to the enamel substrate in accordance with the bonding procedures previously established. One cylinder was tested 24 hours after cementation, and the other was subjected to thermocycling (2000 cycles) and then submitted to an MSBS test. The data from the hardness and bond strength tests were subjected to one‐ and two‐way repeated‐measures analysis of variance (ANOVA), respectively, and to Tukey's test (α= 0.05). Results: Scotchbond/RelyX ARC presented higher values of bond strength, while Single Bond/Z350 Flow showed lower values. The thermocycling promoted a reduction in the bond strength values for all groups. Panavia F presented higher values of KHN, and the flowable resin presented the lowest. RelyX ARC and Variolink presented intermediate values on hardness evaluation. Conclusions: For ceramic cementation, dual‐cured resin luting systems promoted more reliable bonding and microhardness values than the flowable resin.     

Durability of bond between an indirect composite veneering material and zirconium dioxide ceramics

Abstract

Objective. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the durability of bond strength between an indirect composite material and zirconia ceramics after thermocycling (100 000 cycles) and to assess the effect of various priming agents for zirconia surface treatments. Materials and methods. A CAD/CAM system (Katana, Noritake Dental Supply) was used to fabricate 96 zirconia disks as a bonding substrate. The specimens were randomly divided into six groups (n = 16) and treated with one of the following acidic priming agents: Alloy Primer (ALP, Kuraray), Clearfil Ceramic Primer (CCP, Kuraray), Clearfil Photo Bond (CPB, Kuraray), Clearfil Photo Bond with Clearfil Porcelain Bond Activator (CPB + Activator, Kuraray), Estenia Opaque Primer (EOP, Kuraray) and Porcelain Liner M Liquid A (PLA, Sun Medical). The specimens were bonded with an indirect composite material (Estenia C&B Dentin, Kuraray). Shear bond strengths were tested before and after 100 000 thermocycles and the data were analyzed by using the Steel-Dwass test and Mann-Whitney U-test. Results. After 100 000 thermocycles, the PLA group showed the lowest bond strength (p = 0.010), whereas the CPB + Activator (23.9 MPa; p < 0.014) and CPB (22.7 MPa; p < 0.028) groups had significantly higher bond strengths than the other groups. The Mann-Whitney U-test revealed that bond strengths did not significantly decrease after thermocycling, except for specimens in the PLA (p = 0.038) and CCP (p = 0.028) groups. Conclusions. Application of a combination of hydrophobic phosphate monomer (MDP) and initiator results in a durable long-term bond between Katana zirconia and Estenia C&B composite material.     

Bond Strength,Microhardness, and Core/Veneer Interface Quality of an All‐Ceramic System

Purpose: This study was designed to evaluate three veneering materials for an all‐ceramic alumina system in terms of bond strength, microhardness, and core/veneer interface quality. Materials and Methods: Fifteen In‐Ceram cores were constructed for this study, forming three groups of five specimens each divided by the veneering ceramic disc fired on the occlusal surface of the alumina core: Vitadur N, Vitadur Alpha, or VM7. The specimens underwent shear bond and microhardness testing. Gross examination of debonded discs by SEM and EDAX analysis was conducted. Data for shear bond strength (SBS) and microhardness were presented as means and standard deviation (SD) values. One‐way ANOVA and Duncan's post hoc test were used for pairwise comparison between the means when ANOVA test was significant. Results: VM7 showed the highest shear bond value and lowest microhardness values of the three tested veneering materials. No statistically significant difference was evident between the SBSs of Vitadur N and Vitadur Alpha to the alumina cores. Vitadur Alpha showed statistically the highest mean VHN, followed by Vitadur N, while VM7 showed statistically the lowest mean values of VHN. Conclusions: In‐Ceram core/Vitadur N disc debondings appeared to be interfacial by complete delaminations, leaving a shiny visible and quite distinct area, whereas there appeared to be perfect adhesion between the core and VM7 veneering material. VM7 appeared to possess ultra‐fine texture with intimate contact to the core, forming what seemed like a transition zone where the ceramic and core appeared to blend for a distance. VM7's finer particle size has improved the core/veneer bond strength and decreased micohardness values. This new veneering material will probably enhance the performance and esthetics of the In‐Ceram system.     

Comparison of the Marginal Fit of Pressable Ceramic to Metal Ceramic Restorations

Purpose: The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the marginal adaptation of a pressed ceramic material, when used with and without a metal substructure, to a traditional feldspathic porcelain‐fused‐to‐metal restoration with a porcelain butt margin. Materials and Methods: A maxillary central incisor typodont tooth was prepared with a 1.5 mm 360° shoulder with rounded internal line angle, and 30 polyether impressions were made. Dies were poured in type IV dental stone, and 30 restorations were fabricated: 10 metal ceramic restorations (MCR) with porcelain butt joints, 10 pressed to metal restorations (PTM), and 10 all‐ceramic restorations (PCR). All restorations were evaluated on their respective dies at 45× magnification using an Olympus SZX‐12, measurements of the marginal openings were made, and ANOVA and Scheffé post hoc tests were used to evaluate the data. Results: The mean marginal opening was 72.2 ± 5.9 μm for MCR, 49.0 ± 5.9 μm for PTM, and 55.8 ± 5.9 μm for PCR. The post hoc tests showed that there was a statistical difference between the marginal adaptation of the PTM and MCR groups (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference in marginal adaptation between the PTM and the PCR groups, or the PCR and the MCR groups. Conclusions: The PTM group demonstrated a smaller mean marginal opening than the MCR group. The mean marginal openings of all three groups were within a clinically acceptable range.     

The Effect of Recasting on Bond Strength between Porcelain and Base‐Metal Alloys

Purpose: Long‐term success of metal ceramic restorations depends on metal ceramic bond strength. The purpose of this study was to determine whether recasting of base‐metal alloys has any effect on metal ceramic bond strength. Materials and Methods: Super Cast and Verabond base‐metal alloys were used to cast 260 wax patterns. The alloy specimens were equally divided into five groups and cast as: group A 0.0%, B 25%, C 50%, D 75%, and E 100% once‐cast alloy. Each group was divided into two subgroups: the first group was cast with Super Cast and the second with Verabond. In each subgroup half of the cast alloys were veneered with Vita VMK 68 and the others with Ceramco 3. Results: Recasting decreased bond strength (p < 0.006) when used for 50% once‐cast alloy. Group E with 100% new Super Cast alloy veneered with Vita VMK 68 porcelain had the highest bond strength (30.75 ± 9.58 MPa), and group B including 25% new and 75% recast Super Cast alloy veneered with the same porcelain had the lowest bond strength (21.72 ± 5.19 MPa). Conclusions: By adding over 50% once‐cast alloy in base‐metal alloys, metal‐ceramic bond strength decreases significantly.     

Resin bonding using an all-etch or self-etch adhesive to enamel after carbamide peroxide and/or CPP-ACP treatment

BACKGROUND: Limited evidence exists regarding the effect of carbamide peroxide and casein phosphopeptide amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) on composite-enamel bonding. Microshear bond strengths, using either a total-etch or self-etching adhesive, to enamel treated with carbamide peroxide and/or CPP-ACP were investigated. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-six extracted human third molars were sectioned into four parts, each being allocated into one of the four groups (n=26): bleach (Polanight, 16% carbamide peroxide), CPP-ACP (GC Tooth Mousse), bleach and then CPP-ACP, or untreated (control). The surfaces were bonded with a total-etch bonding system (Single Bond) or a self-etching primer system (Clearfil SE Bond) and tested using a microshear test. RESULTS: A significant difference in bond strength was found between bonding systems. SE Bond showed the highest bond strength to untreated enamel (p < 0.05). The microshear bond strength of SE Bond decreased when the enamel was treated with carbamide peroxide, CPP-ACP or both (p < 0.05). Only combined use of carbamide peroxide and CPP-ACP significantly affected microshear bond strength with Single Bond. CONCLUSION: These findings suggest the shear bond strength of resin to enamel using a self-etching priming adhesive may be affected if the enamel is treated with a bleaching agent or CPP-ACP.