Comparative study on the impact-sliding wear behaviour of CAD/CAM resin-ceramic materials and tooth enamel

ObjectivesTo compare the impact-sliding wear of different CAD/CAM resin-ceramic materials and tooth enamel, and explore the corresponding wear damage mechanism.MethodsHuman tooth enamel (EN), Vita ENAMIC (Vita, VE), Lava Ultimate (3 M, LU), and GC CERASMART (GC, CS) were used in this study. The hardness, elastic modulus, and roughness values of the samples were measured. Further, impact-sliding wear tests were performed in a ball-on-flat configuration with spherical zirconia antagonists and the coefficients of friction (CoF) were recorded simultaneously. Additionally, a white light interferometer was used to determine the volume losses and scanning electron microscopy was used to observe the wear morphology of the wear scars and the damage feature in the vertical sections to clarify the damage mechanism during the impact-sliding wear test.ResultsEN exhibited the highest elastic modulus and CoF, followed by VE, LU, and CS. The hardness and roughness of EN and VE were similar and were higher than those of LU and CS. Throughout the wear tests, VE exhibited the highest volume loss, whereas CS exhibited the lowest. The wear damage characteristics of VE were similar to those of EN, displaying brittle fractures of inorganic substances and plastic deformation of organic substances in the impact part, exhibiting plough marks in the sliding parts. In the case of LU and CS, the entire wear areas displayed plastic deformation of the resin matrix, exfoliation of the filler particles, and plough marks.SignificanceEnamel and polymer-infiltrated ceramic network materials exhibit similar wear damage modes. Additionally, the high-density nanocomposite resin material is the most resistant to impact-sliding wear from a tribological perspective.     

Ceramic dental biomaterials and CAD/CAM technology: State of the art

PurposeCeramics are widely used as indirect restorative materials in dentistry because of their high biocompatibility and pleasing aesthetics. The objective is to review the state of the arts of CAD/CAM all-ceramic biomaterials.Study selectionCAD/CAM all-ceramic biomaterials are highlighted and a subsequent literature search was conducted for the relevant subjects using PubMed followed by manual search.ResultsDevelopments in CAD/CAM technology have catalyzed researches in all-ceramic biomaterials and their applications. Feldspathic glass ceramic and glass infiltrated ceramic can be fabricated by traditional laboratory methods or CAD/CAM. The advent of polycrystalline ceramics is a direct result of CAD/CAM technology without which the fabrication would not have been possible.ConclusionsThe clinical uses of these ceramics have met with variable clinical success. Multiple options are now available to the clinicians for the fabrication of aesthetic all ceramic restorations.     

Correlation between microhardness and wear resistance of dental alloys against monolithic zirconia

PURPOSEThe aim of this study is to compare the hardness according to the conditions of metal alloys. Moreover, the correlation between the cast crown hardness before and after wear testing and the degree of wear for each dental alloy was assessed.MATERIALS AND METHODSCast crowns of three metal alloys (Co-Cr, gold, and Ni-Cr alloys) opposing smooth-surface monolithic zirconia were used. The Vickers microhardness of the ingot (which did not undergo wear testing) and the cast crown before and after wear testing were measured for each alloy. Two-way ANOVA and Scheffé tests were used to compare the measured hardness values. Moreover, the Pearson correlation coefficient was used to evaluate the relationship between the surface hardness and the wear of the cast crown (α=.05).RESULTSThere was no significant difference in the hardness before and after wear testing for the gold alloy (P>.05); however, the hardness of the worn surface of the cast crown increased compared to that of the cast crown before the wear tests of Ni-Cr and Co-Cr alloys (P<.05). Furthermore, there was no correlation between the wear and hardness of the cast crown before and after wear testing for all three metal alloys (P>.05).CONCLUSIONThere was a significant difference in hardness between dental alloys under the same conditions. No correlation existed between the surface hardness of the cast crown before and after wear testing and the wear of the cast crown.     

可切削复合树脂材料磨损性能的研究

目的：研究可切削复合树脂材料与天然牙釉质磨损性能的匹配情况。方法在微摩擦磨损实验机上,模拟口腔力学和化学环境,以三种新型的可切削复合树脂材料( Upcera 复合树脂、Lava Ultimate、High-Class)为研究对象,天然牙釉质为对磨物。实验前,用激光共聚焦显微镜测试试件表面粗糙度Sa,实验后,激光共聚焦下观察可切削复合树脂试件的磨斑形貌、测量其磨斑面积及对磨物牙釉质的磨斑宽度,扫描电镜下观察试件磨斑的微观形貌。采用单因素方差分析进行统计学分析。结果牙釉质的磨斑面积和磨斑宽度大于其他三种可切削复合树脂材料(P<0.05)。结论与牙釉质相比,三种可切削复合树脂具有更佳的耐磨性及较低的对磨物磨损。     

Biomechanical behavior of CAD/CAM cobalt-chromium and zirconia full-arch fixed prostheses

PURPOSETo verify the influence of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) implant-supported prostheses manufactured with cobalt-chromium (Co-Cr) and zirconia (Zr), and whether ceramic application, spark erosion, and simulation of masticatory cycles modify biomechanical parameters (marginal fit, screw-loosening torque, and strain) on the implant-supported system.MATERIALS AND METHODSTen full-arch fixed frameworks were manufactured by a CAD/CAM milling system with Co-Cr and Zr (n=5/group). The marginal fit between the abutment and frameworks was measured as stated by single-screw test. Screw-loosening torque evaluated screw stability, and strain analysis was explored on the implant-supported system. All analyses were performed at 3 distinct times: after framework manufacturing; after ceramic application in both materials'' frameworks; and after the spark erosion in Co-Cr frameworks. Afterward, stability analysis was re-evaluated after 10⁶ mechanical cycles (2 Hz/150-N) for both materials. Statistical analyses were performed by Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests (α=.05).RESULTSNo difference between the two materials was found for marginal fit, screw-loosening torque, and strain after framework manufacturing (P>.05). Ceramic application did not affect the variables (P>.05). Spark erosion optimized marginal fit and strain medians for Co-Cr frameworks (P<.05). Screw-loosening torque was significantly reduced by masticatory simulation (P<.05) regardless of the framework materials.CONCLUSIONCo-Cr and Zr frameworks presented similar biomechanical behavior. Ceramic application had no effect on the biomechanical behavior of either material. Spark erosion was an effective technique to improve Co-Cr biomechanical behavior on the implant-supported system. Screw-loosening torque was reduced for both materials after masticatory simulation.     

Chairside CAD/CAM materials. Part 2: Flexural strength testing

Objective

Strength is one of the preferred parameters used in dentistry for determining clinical indication of dental restoratives. However, small dimensions of CAD/CAM blocks limit reliable measurements with standardized uniaxial bending tests. The objective of this study was to introduce the ball-on-three-ball (B3B) biaxial strength test for dental for small CAD/CAM block in the context of the size effect on strength predicted by the Weibull theory.

Bond strength of composite luting cement to zirconia ceramic surfaces

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the bond strength of dental resin agent to zirconia ceramic after surface pre-treatment with different techniques. METHODS: Specimens of hot isostatic pressed yttrium-oxide-partially-stabilized zirconia blocks (ZF) were fabricated (Procera Zircon, Nobel Biocare, Sweden) and compared to glossy dense zirconia blocks (ZG). Four groups of specimens with different surface treatment were prepared. Group I: ZF (n = 5) and ZG (n = 5) without any pre-treatment, Group II: ZF-s (n = 5) and ZG-s (n = 5) treated with silane solution, Group III: ZF-P (n = 10) and ZG-P (n = 10) treated with RF plasma spraying (hexamethyldisiloxane) using a reactor (Plasma Electronic, Germany), Group IV: ZF-p (n = 10) and ZG-p (n = 10) treated with micro pearls of low fusing porcelain (720 degrees C) on the surfaces. Composite cylinders (Charisma, Hereus Kulzer, Dormagen, Germany) were luted with Variolink II (Ivoclar-Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein) to the test specimens. The specimens were then stored in air for 1 h before shear loading in a universal testing machine (LRX, Lloyd Instruments, Farnham, England) until failure. RESULTS: No statistical difference was found between the untreated ZF and ZG specimens (Group I) neither between the specimens treated with silane (Group II). Plasma spraying treatment improved bond strength by a factor of three (p < 0.001). Treatment with low fusing porcelain micro pearls increased the bond strength by a factor of 10 compared to untreated surfaces (p < 0.001). No significant difference was seen between the surfaces treated ZF-p and ZG-p specimens. The thickness of the glass pearls layer did not exceed 5 microm. SEM showed dense grain borders of ZF and a flat glossy texture of ZG. SIGNIFICANCE: Treatment of zirconia ceramic surfaces with plasma spraying or a low fusing porcelain pearl layer significantly increased the bond strength of resin cement to the ceramic surface.     

Wear behavior and microstructural characterization of translucent multilayer zirconia

ObjectiveTo characterize the composition, microstructure and wear properties of a multilayer translucent zirconia relative to the conventional 3Y-TZP.MethodsTwo types of ceramics were evaluated: a multilayer zirconia (MULTI, IPS e.max ZirCAD Multi, Ivoclar Vivadent) and a control 3Y-TZP (IPS e.max ZirCAD LT, Ivoclar Vivadent). Pre-sintered CAD-CAM blocks were cut, ground, sintered and polished to 1 μm finish. The phase fraction and grain size were measured using XRD and FE-SEM. For wear testing (n = 12), square-shaped specimens (16 × 16 × 1 mm) were adhesively bonded to a dentin analog. Sliding wear tests were performed using a spherical zirconia antagonist (r = 3.15 mm), with 30 N load at 1.5 Hz for 500,000 cycles in water. Optical and scanning electron microscopes and 3D laser scanner were used for quantitative wear analyses. Data were analyzed using Student’s t-test (α = 0.05).ResultsFor MULTI, the enamel layer had the highest cubic content and the largest grain size, followed by the two transition layers, and the dentin layer. 3Y-TZP showed the smallest grain size and cubic content. A significant amount of wear was observed in both materials up to 50,000 cycles until it reached a plateau. MULTI showed higher volume loss and greater wear depth than 3Y-TZP (p < 0.01). The higher volume loss was associated with extensive lateral fracture, leading to material spalling from the surface of cubic-containing zirconias.SignificanceThe wear pattern in multi-layered zirconia was more severe than 3Y-TZP. Additionally, the different layers of the multi-layered zirconia had similar wear behavior.     

Load-bearing capacity of CAD/CAM 3D-printed zirconia,CAD/CAM milled zirconia,and heat-pressed lithium disilicate ultra-thin occlusal veneers on molars

ObjectivesThe load-bearing capacity of ultra-thin occlusal veneers made of 3D-printed zirconia were compared to the ones obtained by fabricating these reconstructions by CAD/CAM milling zirconia or heat-pressing lithium-disilicate.MethodsOn 60 extracted human molars, the occlusal enamel was removed and extended into dentin. Occlusal veneers of 0.5 mm thickness were digitally designed. The specimens were divided into 3 groups (n = 20 each) differing in the restorative material and the fabrication technique of the occlusal veneer. (1) 3DP: 3D-printed zirconia (Lithoz); (2): CAM: milled zirconia (Ceramill Zolid FX); (3) HPR: heat-pressed lithium disilicate (IPS e.max Press). After conditioning procedures, the restorations were adhesively bonded onto the conditioned tooth. Thereafter, all specimens were aged in a chewing simulator by exposure to cyclic fatigue and temperature variations. Subsequently the specimens were statically loaded and the load which was necessary to decrease the maximum load by 20% and initiate a crack (F_initial) and the load which was needed to fracture the specimen (F_max) were measured. Differences between the groups were compared applying the Kruskal-Wallis (KW) test and the Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney-Test (WMW: p < 0.05).ResultsThe median F_initial values for the groups 3DP, CAM and HPR were 1’650 N, 1’250 N and 500 N. The differences between all three groups were statistically significant (KW: p < 0.0001). The median F_max values amounted to 2’026 N for the group 3DP, 1’500 N for the group CAM and 1’555 N for the group HPR. Significant differences were found between 3DP and CAM (WMW: p = 0.0238).SignificanceRegarding their load-bearing capacity, 3D-printed or milled zirconia as well as heat-pressed lithium disilicate can be recommended as restorative material for ultra-thin occlusal veneers to prosthetically compensate for occlusal tooth wear. Despite statistically significant differences between the restoration materials, all load-bearing capacities exceeded the clinically expected normal bite forces.     

Polishing effects and wear performance of chairside CAD/CAM materials

Objectives

To investigate the surface roughness of CAD/CAM materials immediately after milling and after different chairside and labside polishing procedures. A two-body wear test was performed to compare the different wear characteristics of the materials and the corresponding antagonists.

Materials and methods

Specimens (n = 12 per series) from different CAD/CAM materials (three composites: Lava Ultimate, Cerasmart, BRILLIANT Crios; one hybrid ceramic: VITA Enamic; three ceramics: Celtra Duo, VITA Suprinity, IPS Emax.CAD) were polished according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The effect of different polishing procedures was investigated by comparing surface roughness (R_a, R_max) after labside polishing and after chairside polishing. Wear behavior (mean, volume, and maximum wear) of specimens and antagonists as well as changes in surface roughness were determined in a pin-on-block wear test. Statistical analysis was performed with a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA)/Bonferroni multiple-comparison post hoc test and a multifactorial ANOVA/Tukey’s significant difference post hoc test (α = 0.05). SEM micrographs were used for the qualitative evaluation of surfaces and wear traces.

Results

After chairside high-gloss polishing, ceramics and composites exhibited R_a values between 0.08 and 0.10 μm and between 0.11 and 0.13 μm, respectively. After labside high-gloss polishing, values varied between 0.02 and 0.09 μm for ceramics and between 0.06 and 0.16 μm for resin composites. No significant differences were found between labside and chairside pre- and high-gloss polishing. For the ceramics, lower mean wear depths (between − 132.2 ± 19.9 and − 137.0 ± 19.0 μm) were identified compared to the resin composites (which exhibited wear depths between − 159.1 ± 19.4 and − 176.3 ± 23.9 μm). For maximum wear depth and volume, a different ranking of the materials was found. Antagonistic wear varied between 12.0 ± 6.4% and 30.6 ± 9.9% and was higher for the ceramic materials and Lava Ultimate. For all materials, a smoothing between 0.20 and 2.70 μm (R_a) was identified after wear simulation.

Conclusions

Chairside polishing is as effective as labside polishing, although surfaces were directly adjusted (roughened) only before the chairside polishing. Wear was lowest for ceramics, followed by the resin-infiltrated material and the resin composites.

Clinical relevance

Polishing after milling or adjustment is essential to guaranteeing optimal clinical performance. Chairside polishing after adjustment leads to comparably smooth surfaces as labside polishing after milling and grinding. Ceramics are expected to exhibit lower wear than resin composites under clinical conditions.

     

Silica infiltration on translucent zirconia restorations: Effects on the antagonist wear and survivability

ObjectiveTo assess potential antagonist wear and survival probability of silica-infiltrated zirconia compared to glass-graded, glazed, and polished zirconia.MethodsTable top restorations made of 3Y-TZP (3Y), 5Y-PSZ (5Y), and lithium disilicate (LD) were bonded onto epoxy resin preparations. Each zirconia was divided into five groups according to the surface treatment: polishing; glaze; polishing-glaze; glass infiltration; and silica infiltration. The LD restorations received a glaze layer. Specimens were subjected to sliding fatigue wear using a steatite antagonist (1.25 ×10⁶ cycles, 200 N). The presence of cracks, fractures, and/or debonding was checked every one/third of the total number of cycles was completed. Roughness, microstructural, Scanning electron microscopy, wear and residual stress analyses were conducted. Kaplan–Meier, Mantel–Cox (log-rank) and ANOVA tests were performed for statistical analyses.ResultsThe survival probability was different among the groups. Silica infiltration and polishing-glaze led to lower volume loss than glaze and glass-infiltration. Difference was observed for roughness among the zirconia and surface treatment, while lithium disilicate presented similar roughness compared to both glazed zirconia. Scanning electron microscopy revealed the removal of the surface treatment after sliding fatigue wear in all groups. Compressive stress was detected on 3Y surfaces, while tensile stress was observed on 5Y.Significance3Y and 5Y zirconia behaved similarly regarding antagonist wear, presenting higher antagonist wear than the glass ceramic. Silica-infiltrated and polished-glazed zirconia produced lower antagonist volume loss than glazed and glass-infiltrated zirconia. Silica-infiltrated 3Y and lithium disilicate restorations were the only groups to show survival probabilities lower than 85%.     

Wear resistance of crowns made from different CAM/CAD materials

ObjectivesThe aim of this laboratory study was to evaluate the wear resistance of crowns made from current computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacture (CAD/CAM) materials. In addition, the abrasion of the steatite antagonist against these materials was compared.MethodsIdentically shaped crowns of lithium disilicate, zirconia-reinforced lithium disilicate and a polymer-infiltrated ceramic network (PICN) were fabricated with an occlusal thickness of 1.5 mm and a lateral wall thickness of 1.2 mm (n = 8). The crowns were cemented with a dual-polymerizing luting resin on composite resin dies. Using spherical steatite antagonists, all specimens were loaded with 49 N for 1,200,000 cycles in a mastication simulator with additional thermocycling. After 120,000, 240,000, 480,000, 960,000, and 1,200,000 cycles, precision impressions were made and investigated with a laser scanning microscope. The vertical and volume substance loss was measured. Additionally, the substance loss of the antagonists was evaluated after 1,200,000 loading cycles.ResultsNo significant difference (p > 0.05) was found in the median volume loss of the test materials after 1,200,000 cycles (lithium disilicate: 0.405 mm³, PICN: 0.362 mm³, zirconia-reinforced lithium disilicate: 0.340 mm³). The vertical substance loss of PICN (157 μm) was significantly lower (p ≤ 0.05) than that of lithium disilicate (201 μm) and zirconia reinforced lithium disilicate (191 μm). However, the substance loss of steatite against zirconia-reinforced lithium disilicate (0.191 mm³) was significantly lower (p ≤ 0.05) than against lithium disilicate (0.296 mm³) and PICN (0.531 mm³).SignificanceAll three CAD/CAM materials showed wear resistance that seems appropriate for clinical application. Also, the abrasion of the antagonist looks promising.     

牙科氧化锆瓷摩擦磨损性能的研究

目的研究牙科氧化锆瓷的摩擦磨损性能以及与天然牙釉质摩擦磨损性能匹配情况。方法微摩擦磨损试验机上,以滑石瓷为对磨物,人工唾液润滑下对Upcera ST和Zenostar Zr Translucent氧化锆瓷、牙釉质和饰面瓷进行摩擦磨损实验。实验前,用激光共聚焦显微镜测试件表面粗糙度Ra;实验结束后,光学显微镜下观察滑石瓷磨斑形貌、测量滑石瓷磨斑面积;激光共聚焦显微镜测量试件磨斑宽度;扫描电镜下观察试件磨斑的微观形貌。采用单因素方差分析进行统计学分析。结果饰面瓷的磨斑宽度大于其它3种材料（P〈0.01）,饰面瓷对磨物滑石瓷磨斑面积大于氧化锆瓷和牙釉质（P〈0.05）。结论与饰面瓷对比,氧化锆瓷具有更佳耐磨性及较低对磨物磨损,并且与天然牙釉质的磨擦学性能相似。     

Chairside CAD/CAM materials. Part 3: Cyclic fatigue parameters and lifetime predictions

Objectives

Chemical and mechanical degradation play a key role on the lifetime of dental restorative materials. Therefore, prediction of their long-term performance in the oral environment should base on fatigue, rather than inert strength data, as commonly observed in the dental material’s field. The objective of the present study was to provide mechanistic fatigue parameters of current dental CAD/CAM materials under cyclic biaxial flexure and assess their suitability in predicting clinical fracture behaviors.

Numerical fatigue analysis of premolars restored by CAD/CAM ceramic crowns

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to estimate the fatigue life of premolars restored with two dental ceramics, lithium disilicate (LD) and polymer infiltrated ceramic (PIC) using the numerical method and compare it with the published in vitro data.

Evaluation of wear behavior of dental restorative materials against zirconia in vitro

ObjectivesTo evaluate two-body wear (2BW) and three-body wear (3BW) of different CAD/CAM and direct restorative materials against zirconia using a dual-axis chewing simulator and an ACTA wear machine.Methods3 CAD-CAM resin-based composite or polymer infiltrated ceramic network blocs, 1 lithium disilicate CAD-CAM ceramic (LS₂), 3 direct resin composites, amalgam and bovine enamel were tested. For 2BW, 8 flat specimens per material were produced, grinded, polished, stored wet (37 °C, 28d) and tested (49 N, 37 °C, 1,200,000 cycles) against zirconia. For 3BW, specimens (n = 10) were stored accordingly, and tested against a zirconia antagonist wheel (3Y-TZP, d = 20 mm, h = 6 mm; 200,000 cycles, F = 15 N, f = 1 Hz, 15% slip) in millet seed suspension. Wear resistance was analysed in a 3D optical non-contact profilometer, measuring vertical wear depth and volume loss for 2BW and mean wear depth and roughness (R_a) for 3BW. Vickers hardness (15 s, HV2) was measured. Statistical analysis was performed using non-parametric tests (Mann-Whitney-U test, p < 0.05).Results2BW and 3BW have a different impact on material surfaces. Similar wear resistance was observed for direct and indirect resin based materials with analogous filler configurations in both methods. Bovine enamel exhibited the best wear resistance in 2BW, but the least wear resistance in 3BW against zirconia. Regarding 2BW, a direct/indirect composite material pair of the same manufacturer showed the significantly highest mean volume losses (2.72/2.85 mm³), followed by LS₂ (1.41 mm³). LS₂ presented the best wear resistance in 3BW (mean wear depth 2.85 µm), combined with the highest mean Vickers hardness (598 MPa). No linear correlation was found between Vickers hardness and both wear testing procedures. The zirconia antagonists showed no recordable signs of wear.SignificanceDental restorative materials behave differently in 2BW and 3BW laboratory testing. Vickers hardness testing alone cannot hold for a correlation with wear behavior of materials. Micromorphological investigation of material composition can reveal insights in wear mechanisms related to variations in filler technologies.     

CAD/CAM复合陶瓷材料表面处理的研究进展

随着CAD/CAM技术的不断发展,越来越多的CAD/CAM复合陶瓷材料被应用于口腔修复学,其远期修复效果很大程度取决于修复体的粘接强度,其中影响修复体与牙体粘接强度的主要因素就是修复体的表面处理,该文就CAD/CAM材料的表面处理的研究进展作一综述。     

金属修复体表面粗糙度对其磨耗性能的影响

目的：采用标准化牙釉质试件与金属材料试件对磨的方式,评价常用的几种口腔修复材料在不同表面粗糙度下的磨耗性能。方法：以镍基铸造合金、镍基合金、钴铬钼合金和钛合金4种合金材料作为对磨材料样本,牙釉质为磨耗样本,进行磨耗实验,定量检测牙釉质样本的磨耗量,采用SAS14.0软件包对数据进行统计学分析。结果：与镍基铸造合金180目组和400目组对磨的牙釉质平均磨耗量无显著差异,而与400目组与1200目组对磨的牙釉质试件平均磨耗量差异显著。与3种不同粗糙度的钴铬钼合金、镍铬合金及不同处理组钛合金对磨的牙釉质试件平均磨耗量之间均有显著差异。结论：镍铬合金、钴铬钼合金、钛合金的表面粗糙度对牙釉质的磨耗量会产生影响,粗糙程度大的金属,会显著增加牙釉质的磨耗量。     

种植导板的制作及CAD-CAM技术的应用

在牙科种植技术的发展过程中,以修复体为指导的种植观念的出现克服了早期种植体植入后易出现位置不正的问题。CT扫描提供了关于植入区骨、软组织及相邻重要解剖结构的详细数据,医生在手术前能够在相关软件中参考种植体与修复体、邻牙及相邻重要解剖结构的关系,进行种植体类型、尺寸、植入位置、角度的设计,进一步设计并加工制作种植导板,以将电脑中的虚拟设计准确地转化到实际手术中。该技术在种植领域的应用缩短了手术时间、降低了手术难度、提高了种植修复效果。