Evaluation of high-temperature distortion of high-palladium metal-ceramic crowns

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Crown fit is a prerequisite for long-term clinical success; however, crown distortion may occur during porcelain firing. The dimensional stability of some high-palladium alloys at high temperatures has been questioned. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to use a new method to measure the distortion of copings for metal-ceramic single units of selected high-palladium alloys with compositions representative of commercial alloys. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Four high-palladium alloys containing copper and 3 containing no copper were tested. A palladium-silver alloy was included for comparison, and a gold-palladium alloy served as the control. By using reference points scribed on the margin, the mesiodistal and buccolingual margin diameters of identical copings were measured with a traveling microscope at 4 stages: as-cast, oxidized, after 2 simulated opaque porcelain firings, and after 2 simulated dentin porcelain firings. The margin distortions for the various specimen groups representing combinations of alloys, stages, and measurement diameters were compared with the use of 1-way analysis of variance and a multiple range test. RESULTS: Most of the high-palladium alloys had high-temperature distortions that were not significantly different from those of the control alloy. The distortions occurred principally during the oxidation cycle. The effect of mesiodistal groove reinforcement on preventing distortion was not the same for all alloys. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that small observed distortions of these alloys will not produce clinical problems. Several laboratory techniques are available to counteract the distortions.     

Comparison of the bond strength of laser-sintered and cast base metal dental alloys to porcelain

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to compare shear bond strengths of cast Ni-Cr and Co-Cr alloys and the laser-sintered Co-Cr alloy to dental porcelain. METHODS: Dental porcelain was applied on two cast and one laser-sintered base metal alloy. Ten specimens were prepared for each group for bond strength comparison. ANOVA followed by Tukey HSD multiple comparison test (alpha=0.05) was used for statistical analysis. Fractured specimens were observed with a stereomicroscope to classify the type of failure after shear bond testing. RESULTS: While the mean shear bond strength was highest for the cast Ni-Cr metal-ceramic specimens (81.6+/-14.6MPa), the bond strength was not significantly different (P>0.05) from that for the cast Co-Cr metal-ceramic specimens (72.9+/-14.3MPa) and the laser-sintered Co-Cr metal-ceramic specimens (67.0+/-14.9MPa). All metal-ceramic specimens prepared from cast Ni-Cr and Co-Cr alloys exhibit a mixed mode of cohesive and adhesive failure, whereas five of the metal-ceramic specimens prepared from the laser-sintered Co-Cr alloy exhibited the mixed failure mode and five specimens exhibited adhesive failure in the porcelain. CONCLUSIONS: The new laser-sintering technique for Co-Cr alloy appears promising for dental applications, but additional studies of properties of the laser-sintered alloy and fit of castings prepared by this new technique are needed before its acceptance into dental laboratory practice. SIGNIFICANCE: Laser sintering of Co-Cr alloy seems to be an alternative technique to conventional casting of dental alloys for porcelain fused to metal restorations.     

Characterization of gold-palladium-silver and palladium-silver for ceramic-metal restorations

Properties, compositions, microstructures, and heat-treatment characteristics of three high-fusing white ceramic-metal alloys were studied. The materials displayed different compositions and as-cast microstructures, but similar tensile properties and heat-treatment responses. Hardness of cast specimens subjected to the porcelain firing cycle was increased by an additional 20 minute heat treatment at 1,300 °F.     

Improving the processing of high-gold metal-ceramic frameworks by a pre-firing heat treatment.

OBJECTIVES: High-gold metal-ceramic alloys are difficult to elaborate due to their soft surface. Overlappings after grinding cause porosities at the metal-ceramic interface. Poor mechanical strength at high temperatures leads to thermal distortion of the framework. During firing hardness and high temperature strength of the alloy improve, thus improving processing. Therefore the question arises if by a pre-firing heat treatment hardening can be anticipated without affecting the mechanical strength after firing. METHODS: Four commercially available alloys were investigated with regard to hardness, thermal distortion, proof stress, and grain growth in the as-cast state, after a pre-firing heat treatment at 950 degrees C for 10 min, after a complete firing cycle and after a combination of both heat treatments. Hardness was measured as HV5/30, thermal distortion by means of a three point bending test and proof stress according to ISO 9693: 1991. The results were compared by means of Student's t-test (p < 0.05). RESULTS: For all alloys hardness, resistance to thermal distortion, and proof stress significantly increased after the pre-firing heat treatment compared to the as-cast state. When a pre-firing heat treatment was performed before the complete firing cycle, hardness may slightly drop, but proof stress and resistance to thermal distortion remained at least constant or even improved, compared to the results obtained after a complete firing cycle. Grain growth due to the pre-firing heat treatment was not observed. SIGNIFICANCE: The results showed, that a heat treatment of high-gold frameworks performed directly after casting improves processing without affecting mechanical strength.     

New high-palladium casting alloys: 1. Overview and initial studies.

High-palladium alloys for metal ceramic restorations, based on the Pd-Cu-Ga and Pd-Ga systems, were introduced to the dental profession during the past decade. These alloys have become increasingly popular because they are much less expensive than the gold-based alloys, and recently marketed high-palladium alloy compositions have excellent mechanical properties. A summary of the important melting and casting considerations for these somewhat technique-sensitive alloys is presented together with an overview of important dental materials science aspects and the results of a dental laboratory survey. A maxillary central incisor coping was chosen as the clinically appropriate specimen shape, and the gas-oxygen torch melting technique was found to produce castings with clinically acceptable levels of marginal sharpness and little evidence of microporosity. The etched as-cast high-palladium alloys exhibited fine-scale multiphase microstructures, and a noteworthy finding was that relative proportions of the microstructural constituents frequently varied for thin versus thick sections of the cast specimens.     

Effect of heat treatment on mechanical properties of age-hardenable gold alloy at intraoral temperature.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of various heat treatments on the mechanical properties of gold alloys capable of age-hardening at intraoral temperature. METHODS: Dumbbell-shaped patterns (ISO 6871) were cast with three gold alloys (Sofard; NC Type-IV; Aurum Cast, NihombashiTokuriki Co.). The Sofard alloy is age-hardenable at intraoral temperature. The castings underwent various heat treatments [as-cast (AC); solution treatment (ST); high-temperature aging (HA); intraoral aging (IA)]. After these heat treatments, ultimate tensile strength (UTS), 0.2% offset yield strength (YS), and elongation (EL) were measured at a strain rate of 1.7x10(-4)/s. Fracture surfaces of the specimens after tensile testing were observed using SEM. Vickers hardness was also measured after heat treating. RESULTS: After IA, the hardness values of the Sofard alloy increased and reached values similar to the hardness of the Sofard specimens aged at high temperature (HA). The hardness values of the NC Type-IV and Aurum Cast specimens slightly increased after IA, but did not reach the values of the specimens after HA. All the Sofard, NC Type-IV and Aurum Cast specimens showed significantly (P<0.05) greater hardness values after HA, compared with the values after any other heat treatments (AC, ST and IA). The UTS and YS of the specimens indicated a tendency similar to the results obtained for hardness. The Sofard specimens with ST showed the greatest elongation compared to the corresponding NC Type-IV and Aurum Cast specimens. However, the elongation of the Sofard specimens was abruptly reduced after intraoral aging. CONCLUSION: Intraoral aging significantly improved the mechanical properties and hardness of the Sofard alloy.     

Corrosion behaviour and surface analysis of a Co-Cr and two Ni-Cr dental alloys before and after simulated porcelain firing

This study evaluated the corrosion behaviour and surface properties of a commercial cobalt-chromium (Co-Cr) alloy and two nickel-chromium (Ni-Cr) alloys [beryllium (Be)-free and Be-containing] before and after a simulated porcelain-firing process. Before porcelain firing, the microstructure, surface composition and hardness, electrochemical corrosion properties, and metal-ion release of as-cast alloy specimens were examined. After firing, similar alloy specimens were examined for the same properties. In both as-cast and fired conditions, the Co-Cr alloy (Wirobond C) showed significantly more resistance to corrosion than the two Ni-Cr alloys. After firing, the corrosion rate of the Be-free Ni-Cr alloy (Stellite N9) increased significantly, which corresponded to a reduction in the levels of Cr, molybdenum (Mo), and Ni in the surface oxides and to a reduction in the thickness of the surface oxide film. The corrosion properties of the Co-Cr alloy and the Be-containing Ni-Cr alloy (ChangPing) were not significantly affected by the firing process. Porcelain firing also changed the microstructure and microhardness values of the alloys, and there were increases in the release of Co and Ni ions, especially for Ni from the Be-free Ni-Cr alloy. Thus, the corrosion rate of the Be-free Ni-Cr alloy increased significantly after porcelain firing, whereas the firing process had little effect on the corrosion susceptibility of the Co-Cr alloy and the Be-containing Ni-Cr alloy.     

Effect of different high-palladium metal-ceramic alloys on the color of opaque and dentin porcelain

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The color of dental porcelain depends on the type of metal substrate. Little research has been done to document the effects of different types of high-palladium alloys on the color of dental porcelain. PURPOSE: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effects of different high-palladium alloys on the resulting color of dentin porcelain, as well as on that of opaque porcelain after simulated dentin and glazing firing cycles. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Three Pd-Cu-Ga alloys, Spartan Plus (S), Liberty (B), and Freedom Plus (F), and 5 Pd-Ga alloys, Legacy (L), IS 85 (I), Protocol (P), Legacy XT (X), and Jelenko No.1 (N), were examined. A Pd-Ag alloy, Super Star (T), was included for comparison to the high-palladium alloys, and the Au-Pd alloy, Olympia (O), served as the control. Six cast discs (16 x 1 mm) were prepared from each of the alloys. Shade B1 opaque porcelain (Vita-Omega) was applied at a final thickness of 0.1 mm. After 2 opaque porcelain firing cycles, the surfaces were airborne-particle abraded, and the specimens were divided into 2 groups. In the first group, 0.9 mm of B1 dentin porcelain was applied. The other group of specimens with only opaque porcelain underwent the same dentin porcelain and glazing firing cycles. Color differences (DeltaE) were determined with a colorimeter between the control and each experimental group, after the second opaque porcelain, second dentin porcelain, and glazing firing cycles. One-way analysis of variance and Dunnett's multiple range test were performed on the DeltaE data (alpha=.05). RESULTS: After the application of dentin porcelain, the 3 Pd-Cu-Ga alloys showed significantly different (P<.05) DeltaE values (S=2.3 +/- 0.5, B=1.4 +/- 0.3, and F=1.3 +/- 0.7) than the control group. After the glazing cycle of this group, the 3 Pd-Cu-Ga alloys and the Pd-Ag alloy exhibited significantly different (P<.05) DeltaE values (S=2.8 +/- 0.8, B=2.2 +/- 0.3, F=1.9 +/- 1.0, and T=1.4 +/- 0.5) than the control group. After the simulated dentin porcelain firing cycles, the specimens with only opaque porcelain exhibited significantly different (P<.05) DeltaE values (S=5.2 +/- 1.4, B=5.4 +/- 0.6, and F=3.9 +/- 0.2) than the control group. The color difference between the 3 Pd-Cu-Ga alloys with only opaque porcelain and the control group increased more after the simulated glazing cycle (S=6.6 +/- 1.5, B=6.3 +/- 0.5, and F=4.6 +/- 0.1). The observed color differences between the Pd-Ga alloys and the control group were not statistically significant at any point. CONCLUSIONS: The Pd-Cu-Ga alloys with only opaque porcelain, after the simulated dentin porcelain and glazing firing cycles, exhibited clinically unacceptable color differences. The application of dentin porcelain to the Pd-Cu-Ga alloys resulted in clinically acceptable color differences. The application of dentin porcelain to the Pd-Ag alloy, after the glazing firing cycle, resulted in clinically acceptable color differences (approximately 2.8 to 3.7 DeltaE CIELAB units). The Pd-Ag alloy specimens with only opaque porcelain did not exhibit significant color differences from the control group, whereas significant color differences from the control group after the dentin porcelain and glazing firing cycles were still clinically acceptable.     

Stress-relieving and porcelain firing cycle influence on marginal fit of commercially pure titanium and titanium-aluminum-vanadium copings.

OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated: (1) the marginal fit of copings fabricated from commercially pure titanium (cp Ti) and titanium-aluminum-vanadium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) after each firing cycle for a recommended porcelain; and (2) the effectiveness of a stress-relieving treatment on the fit. The results were compared with copings made with Pd-Ag alloy submitted to the recommended porcelain firing protocol. METHODS: Bovine teeth were machined for metal-ceramic crowns and die casts were obtained for waxing patterns. The firing cycle of titanium porcelain was performed on cp Ti and Ti-6Al-4V copings obtained using the Rematitan System. A stress-relieving treatment (cp Ti treated and Ti-6Al-4V treated groups) was performed on original invested castings at the first porcelain firing temperature (800 degrees C). Fit (microm) was measured in the 'as cast' condition and after each porcelain firing cycle with a traveling microscope. The values were compared using the analysis of variance and Tukey's test (P<0.05), the Pd-Ag group was compared to titanium groups using Dunnett's test (P<0.05). RESULTS: The marginal fit values in the as-cast condition (initial) were 84.43 microm for Ti-6Al-4V not treated, 76.35 microm for Ti-6Al-4V treated, 86.09 microm for cp Ti not treated, 97.66 microm for cp Ti treated and 58.11 microm for Pd-Ag group. The Ti-6Al-4V, cp Ti, and Pd-Ag groups exhibit significant differences in marginal fit values when the as-cast condition (initial) was compared with those after the recommended porcelain firing protocol (by Tukey's test at 5% probability level). No significant differences were observed between stress-relieving treated and not treated groups.Significance. The firing cycles used for porcelain build-up may worsen the fit of titanium copings to values that suggest no inferences to the detriment of clinical applications.     

Pilot study of the relationship between the hardness and abrasion resistance of two base metal alloys used for metal-ceramic restorations

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Base metal alloys present high values of strength and hardness, which have been associated with the greater abrasion resistance and polishing of metal-ceramic restorations. However, surface hardness has been shown to be a poor indicator of abrasion resistance. PURPOSE: The study aimed to compare the hardness and abrasion resistance of Ni-Cr alloys and determine whether there is a correlation between these 2 properties. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Two Ni-Cr alloys for metal-ceramic restorations with different hardness values were subjected to the following procedures: (1) initial measurement of Vickers hardness, (2) a series of abrasion cycles, (3) measurement of mass loss after each cycle, and (4) Vickers hardness measurements after each cycle. RESULTS: For each alloy, linear regression revealed a negative correlation between hardness and reduction in mass. The higher hardness of alloy A was associated with higher mass loss during abrasion when compared with alloy B. CONCLUSION: There was no significant correlation between hardness and mass loss for either alloy.     

镍铬合金、钴铬合金和纯钛金瓷结合强度的比较

目的比较镍铬合金、钴铬合金和纯钛的金瓷结合强度和金瓷界面特征。方法执行ISO9693[1]标准,采用三点弯曲试验分别测定在常规热处理条件下的镍铬合金、钴铬合金和纯钛的金瓷结合强度。运用扫描电镜和X射线衍射进行金瓷界面分析。结果金瓷结合强度分别为:镍铬合金:(37.56±2.92)Mpa,钴铬合金:(39.06±2.79)Mpa,纯钛:(32.61±5.62)Mpa,前两者组间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),后者与前两者组间差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。扫描电镜和X线衍射:镍铬合金和钴铬合金与瓷之间紧密接触,无裂纹,界面过渡层15～20μm。纯钛与瓷过渡层80μm,可见孔洞。纯钛基体表面可见约2μm黑色带。结论①钴铬合金与镍铬合金的金瓷结合强度接近,都大于纯钛的金瓷结合强度。②钴铬合金、镍铬合金、纯钛的金瓷结合强度都大于25Mpa,按ISO9693标准均可应用于临床。③金瓷之间存在结合介质,形成过渡层。     

Metallurgical, surface, and corrosion analysis of Ni-Cr dental casting alloys before and after porcelain firing.

OBJECTIVES: A porcelain veneer is often fired on nickel-chromium casting alloys used in dental restorations for aesthetic purposes. The porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) process brings the temperature to over 950 degrees C and may change the alloy's corrosion properties. In this study, the metallurgical, surface, and corrosion properties of two Ni-Cr alloys were examined, before and after PFM firing. METHODS: Two types of alloy were tested-a high Cr, Mo alloy without Be and a low Cr, Mo alloy with Be. Before the PFM firing, specimens from both alloys were examined for their microstructures, hardness, electrochemical corrosion properties, surface composition, and metal ion release. After the PFM firing, the same specimens were again examined for the same properties. RESULTS: Neither of the alloys showed any differences in their electrochemical corrosion properties after the PFM firing. However, both alloys exhibited new phases in their microstructure and significant changes in hardness after firing. In addition, there was a slight increase in CrO(x) on the surface of the Be-free alloy and increased Mo-Ni was observed on the surface of both alloys via X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). This might be one of the reasons why both alloys had increased Ni and Mo ion release after firing. SIGNIFICANCE: The PFM firing process changed the alloys' hardness, microstructure, and surface composition. No significant changes in the alloys' corrosion behavior were observed, however, the significant increase in metal ion release over a month may need to be further investigated for its clinical effects.     

A comparative study on the bond strength of porcelain to the millingable Pd-Ag alloy

PURPOSE

The porcelain fused to gold has been widely used as a restoration both with the natural esthetics of the porcelain and durability and marginal fit of metal casting. However, recently, due to the continuous rise in the price of gold, an interest towards materials to replace gold alloy is getting higher. This study compared the bond strength of porcelain to millingable palladium-silver (Pd-Ag) alloy, with that of 3 conventionally used metal-ceramic alloys.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Four types of metal-ceramic alloys, castable nonprecious nickel-chrome alloy, castable precious metal alloys containing 83% and 32% of gold, and millingable Pd-Ag alloy were used to make metal specimens (n=40). And porcelain was applied on the center area of metal specimen. Three-point bending test was performed with universal testing machine. The bond strength data were analyzed with a one-way ANOVA and post hoc Scheffe''s tests (α=.05).

RESULTS

The 3-point bending test showed the strongest (40.42 ± 5.72 MPa) metal-ceramic bond in the nonprecious Ni-Cr alloy, followed by millingable Pd-Ag alloy (37.71 ± 2.46 MPa), precious metal alloy containing 83% of gold (35.89 ± 1.93 MPa), and precious metal alloy containing 32% of gold (34.59 ± 2.63 MPa). Nonprecious Ni-Cr alloy and precious metal alloy containing 32% of gold showed significant difference (P<.05).

CONCLUSION

The type of metal-ceramic alloys affects the bond strength of porcelain. Every metal-ceramic alloy used in this study showed clinically applicable bond strength with porcelain (25 MPa).     

五种烤瓷合金金瓷结合强度的比较

目的：比较镍铬合金、含钛的镍铬合金、钴铬合金、钯银合金和纯钛的金瓷结合强度。方法：执行ISO9693标准,采用三点弯曲试验分别测定镍铬合金、含钛的镍铬合金、钻铬合金、钯银合金、纯钛在常规热处理条件下的金瓷结合强度。结果：金瓷结合强度分别为：镍铬合金（37．82±2．72）Mpa;含钛的镍铬合金（39．23±2．45）Mpa;钴铬合金（39．06±3．41）Npa;钯银合金（47．98±3．74）Npa;纯钛（32．61±5．62）Mpa。镍铬合金、含钛的镍铬合金、钻铬合金组间差异无统计学意义（P〉0．05）,这3种合金与纯钛、钯银合金组间差异都有统计学意义（P〈0．05）,纯钛与钯银合金组间差异也有统计学意义（P〈0．05）。结论：①镍铬合金、含钛的镍铬合金、钴铬合金金瓷结合强度相近,都大于纯钛且小于钯银合金的金瓷结合强度。②镍铬合金、含钛的镍铬合金、钻铬合金、钯银合金和纯钛的金瓷结合强度都大于25Mpa,按ISO9693标准均可应用于临床。     

Effects of interfacial variables on ceramic adherence to cast and machined commercially pure titanium

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: Titanium-ceramic bonding is less optimal than conventional metal-ceramic bonding, due to excessive oxidation of titanium during porcelain firing. PURPOSE: This in vitro study evaluated the effects of porcelain firing atmosphere and gold sputter coating on titanium surfaces on porcelain bonding to machined and as-cast titanium substrates.Material and methods Eight groups of ASTM grade 2 commercially pure (CP) titanium specimens (13 mm x13 mm x1 mm) were prepared (n=10). A conventional Au-Pd-In metal-ceramic alloy (Orion) and an ultra low-fusing porcelain (Finesse) served as the control (n=10). Forty machined titanium specimens were prepared from 1.00-mm thick titanium sheets with a diamond band saw. Forty titanium specimens were produced in a centrifugal dental titanium casting machine. All titanium specimens were airborne particle abraded with 110-microm alumina particles, whereas the control specimens were airborne particle abraded with 50-microm alumina particles. Forty titanium specimens (20 specimens each of as-cast and machined titanium) were randomly selected for gold sputter coating before ceramic firing. An ultra low-fusing porcelain (Vita Titankeramik) was fused on the central 6-mm diameter circular area on each titanium specimen. Porcelain firing environments for the titanium specimens consisted of vacuum and a reduced argon atmosphere. Porcelain was debonded by a biaxial flexure, constant strain test at a cross-head speed of 0.25 mm/min. Specimens were analyzed by standardized SEM/EDS analysis 3 times throughout the study to determine the silicon atomic percentage (Si at %): (1) after airborne particle abrasion, before porcelain application; (2) after the application of the first layer of porcelain; and (3) after the fracture of porcelain from the metal substrate. The titanium-ceramic adhesion was characterized by determining the area fraction of adherent porcelain (AFAP). Results were analyzed by analysis of variance and the Student-Newman-Keuls test (alpha=.05). RESULTS: Statistical analysis showed a significant difference in the AFAP values among all the groups. AFAP value of the control group was significantly higher (135.35 +/- 23.68) than those of the experimental groups (P<.001). For the machined titanium, AFAP value of gold sputter-coated/argon group (91.38 +/- 7.93) was significantly higher than the rest of the groups (P<.001). For the as-cast titanium fired in vacuum, significantly lower AFAP values (P<.001) were found in the gold sputter-coated group (50.2 +/- 11.26 vs 66.15 +/- 10.41). AFAP values between the argon groups with or without the gold coating were not significantly different (P=.303); however, both argon groups (93.83 +/- 4.65 and 98.09 +/- 6.35) showed significantly higher AFAP values compared with the vacuum groups (P<.001). CONCLUSION: Firing porcelain in a reduced argon atmosphere significantly improved titanium-ceramic bonding for machined and as-cast titanium. The sputter-coated gold layer on titanium provided improved titanium-ceramic bonding only when combined with firing porcelain in reduced argon atmosphere. When porcelain was fired in vacuum in the presence of the gold layer, the titanium-ceramic bonding was weakened in as-cast titanium and was not affected in machined titanium. Conventional noble metal-ceramic bonding was superior to titanium-ceramic bonding regardless of the interfacial variables examined in this study.     

铸造和切削钴铬合金与瓷结合强度的比较

目的比较铸造和切削钴铬合金与瓷的结合强度。 方法分别使用失蜡铸造法和计算机数字控制切削法制作钴铬合金试件（25 mm × 3 mm × 0.5 mm）,在试件表面中心区域熔附8 mm × 3 mm × 1.1 mm的瓷,使用ISO 9693规定的三点弯曲测试对金瓷试件进行金瓷结合强度测定。使用佩有X线能谱分析的扫描电镜观察试件的显微特征,元素扩散以及开裂试件开裂模式、残留瓷面积分数。结合强度、残留瓷面积分数数据使用独立样本t检验进行统计学分析（α=0.05）。 结果铸造钴铬合金与瓷的结合强度为（31.46 ± 3.61）MPa,切削钴铬合金与瓷的结合强度为（31.74 ± 3.33）MPa,两组间差异没有统计学意义（t=-0.204,P= 0.738）,三点弯曲测试后,铸造组和切削组所有开裂试件都为混合开裂模式,铸造组和切削组的残留瓷面积分数分别为0.32 ± 0.06和0.45 ± 0.08,两组间差异有统计学意义（t=-4.67,P<0.001）,切削组合金表面比铸造组有更多的瓷残留。 结论铸造法和切削法制作的钴铬合金金瓷结合强度没有差异。     

金铂合金烤瓷与镍铬合金烤瓷颜色差别的初步研究

目的　探讨金铂合金烤瓷与镍铬合金烤瓷颜色的差别。方法　制作不同体瓷厚度的金铂、镍铬合金烤瓷试件各 1 5件 ,用美能达CR1 0 0色度计测量试件上遮色瓷、体瓷烧结 1、3、5、7次后的L 、a 、b 值 ,计算两种金属烤瓷颜色 （A2 ）间的色差△E。结果　金铂合金烤瓷比镍铬合金烤瓷颜色要偏黄、偏红 ,明度小 ,两种金属烤瓷颜色 （A2 ）的色差△E在遮色瓷时最大 ,上体瓷后减小 ,体瓷烧结 3次时最小 ,后随着烧结次数的继续增多增大 ,除在体瓷烧结 3次时△E小于 1 5外 ,其余均大于 1 5 ;两种金属烤瓷颜色 （A2 ）的色差△E随体瓷增厚而减小 ,但均大于1 5。结论　临床修复应注意两种金属烤瓷颜色间的差别 ,以利于提高比色质量。     

牙用烤瓷支架钴铬钼合金的研制及机械性能的测试

目的　研究一种能同时用于烤瓷修复和可摘局部义齿铸造支架的新型钴铬钼合金。方法　设计合金的多元配方,使用真空感应电炉熔炼合金。通过机械性能测试、硬度测试、密度及熔点范围测试、铸造性能测试、显微结构观察及X射线衍射分析进行筛选。结果　①合金的成份为Co 54%~67%、Cr 21%~26%、Mo 5%~8%、W5% ~8%、Si 1%~3%、Mn 0·1%~0·25%、其他微量元素。②合金的屈服强度为584 MPa;抗拉强度为736 MPa;延伸率为15·0%;维氏硬度为322 HV;铸流率为100%。结论　所研制的钴铬钼合金DA9-4的各项机械性能指标接近或达到国外同类产品的性能,能够满足临床要求。     

Spectrophotometric evaluation of the optical influence of different metal alloys and porcelains in the metal-ceramic complex

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: Color matching between natural teeth, shade guides, and metal-ceramic restorations is a common clinical problem. Difficulties related to color matching arise from structural differences that exist between metal-ceramic crowns and natural teeth, the limited range of available ceramic shades, inadequate shade guides, different types of metal alloys, and varying compositions of ceramic materials. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of various metal alloys and 2 porcelains on the final color of metal-ceramic complex. Material and methods Four commercial alloys for metal-ceramic restorations, a Ni-Cr (Thermobond), a Co-Cr (Wirobond), a Pd-rich noble (Cerapal-2), and a high noble Au-alloy (V-Delta) were combined with 2 porcelains (Vita Omega and Ceramco Silver) in metal-ceramic specimens with a standardized thickness of layers. Five disc-shaped (10 x 1 mm) specimens were prepared for each alloy/porcelain combination. Only opaque and dentin layers were applied (shade A3). The specimens were analyzed with a spectrophotometer, and data were obtained in the CIE Lab color system. The recorded data were analyzed with a 2-way multiple analysis of variance , a pair-wise comparison of group means (Student's t test), and finally, a categorical regression analysis of variance (CATREG) (alpha=.01). RESULTS: The types of alloy substrate and overlying porcelain significantly affected the color (P < .01). Au and Co-Cr alloys were found to be brighter (higher L* values) than the Ni-Cr and the Pd alloys ( P <.01, SE 0.239). Ceramco porcelain was found to be most red (higher a* values) of all tested alloys ( P <.01). Gold and Pd alloys caused a yellow shift to the metal-ceramic color compared to the Ni-Cr and the Co-Cr alloys with both porcelains ( P < .01, SE 0.165). The detected color differences were visually perceptible for some alloy-porcelain combinations. CONCLUSIONS: The final color of metal ceramic specimens was influenced both from the type of alloy substructure and from the type of overlying porcelain.     

Effects of cooling methods on silver-palladium castings

Cast metal specimens for three ceramic metals were subjected to two different types of cooling procedures after casting. One method involved the rapid cooling of the casting as soon as the red glow of the button disappeared. The other method allowed the castings to bench cool to room temperature. Hardness, bond strength, and microstructural determinations lead to the following conclusions. 1. Vickers hardness values for W-1 and Rx-91 alloys for each cooling regimen were not significantly different. Statistically higher hardness values were obtained for the quenched specimens of JP-5 alloys compared with the bench-cooled specimens. 2. Cooling of W-1 and JP-5 alloy specimens by quenching resulted in higher bond strengths than for specimens that were bench-cooled to room temperature. However, bench-cooling Rx-91 alloy lead to higher bond strengths than did quenching. 3. For all of the alloys examined, quenching produced a smaller grain structure than did bench-cooling. 4. From the standpoint of the parameters tested and the saving of processing time, quenching of the silver-palladium ceramic alloys examined is the cooling procedure of choice for W-1 and JP-5 alloys.