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Ağaccıoğlu M, Sirin Karaarslan E, Aytac Bal F, Benli İ. Bond strength comparison of a fiber-reinforced composite resin: Different dentin conditions and preparation techniques. Microsc Res Tech 2024; 87:1250-1261. [PMID: 38339919 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.24515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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This study aimed to compare the bond strength of a fiber-reinforced composite resin with traditional and bulk-fill composite resins under different dentin conditions and preparation techniques. Eighty molar teeth, excluding the mesio-distal half of the occlusal dentin surfaces of each teeth, were isolated with acid-resistant nail varnish and stored in a demineralisation solution (pH 4.5). After mechanical removal of the varnish, the teeth were buried in acrylic resin blocks. In every composite resin group, one-half of the specimens were prepared with a diamond bur and another half with Er: YAG laser. Then, the specimens were divided into four groups of composite resins (Filtek Z250, G-aenial Posterior, SonicFill 2, Ever X Posterior) (n = 10). Shear bond strengths were measured using a universal testing device, and failure types were determined with stereomicroscope images. SEM images were obtained at 1000× magnification. Data were analyzed using a three-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Bonferroni correction was used for multiple comparisons (p = .05). Differences in the dentin surface affected the bond strength results (p < .05), whereas there was no significant difference between cavity preparation methods (p > .05). EverX Posterior showed the highest bond strength results. Within the limitations of this study, fiber-reinforced composite resin exhibited successful bond strength results in addition to improved mechanical properties. RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS: Fiber-reinforced composite had successful bond strength values. Bond strength values of sound dentin groups were higher than those of caries-affected dentin groups. The use of an Er: YAG laser for preparation did not lead to insufficient bond strength results.
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- Merve Ağaccıoğlu
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat, Turkey
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Laboratory Specialist, Sugenomics Biotechnology, Ankara, Turkey
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Saratti CM, Scotti N, Comba A, Bijelic-Donova J, Suchy T, Abdelaziz M, Leprince JG, Rocca GT. Exploring the influence of placing bi-directional E-glass fibers as protective layer under a CAD-CAM resin composite on the fracture pattern. Dent Mater 2023; 39:986-993. [PMID: 37734973 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2023.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the influence of the presence and position of bidirectional E-glass fibers under a CAD-CAM resin composite on the fracture pattern evaluated both after quasi-static mechanical loading and after fatigue. METHODS Rectangular specimens (10 mm-long, 5 mm-large and 4.2 mm-thick) were prepared and divided into four groups (n = 30/group). The control group (C-Group) consisted of a 4.2 mm-thick layer of monolithic CAD/CAM resin composite resin (Cerasmart, GC). In the 3 other groups including the placement of a fiber layer (F-Groups), the CAD/CAM resin composite layer was reduced to 3-, 2- and 1-mm thickness (F3-, F2- and F1-Groups, respectively). Two bonded layers of bidirectional E-glass FRC (Dentapreg, ADM A.S.) were bonded underneath and a light-curable resin composite base (Gaenial Posterior, GC) was then added to reach a total thickness of 4.2 mm for all samples. In each group, half of the specimens (n = 15) were submitted to quasi-static mechanical loading to failure in a universal testing machine. The other half (n = 15) was subjected to cyclic isometric stepwise loading until failure or completion of 105000 cycles (5000 cycles at 500 N, followed by five stages of 20000 cycles at 750 N, 1000 N, 1250 N, 1500 N, and 1750 N). The data were analyzed by Weibull statistics for quasi-static loading, and by the Kaplan-Meier product limit estimation procedure after fatigue. All fractured specimens were studied using light and electron microscopy techniques, and the types of fracture were determined. RESULTS For quasi-static mechanical loading, significant differences were observed for Weibull modulus and characteristic strength between groups, with values ranging from 10.8 to 22.4 for the former and from 2336.6 to 2974.7 for the latter. Also, survival after stepwise fatigue revealed statistically significant differences between groups (p < 0.05), the lowest values of cycles before failure being observed for F1-Group - Median = 61223 (50415; 65446) - as compared to the other groups - C-Group: Median = 89005 (86189; 98195); F3-Group: Median = 85198 (77279; 87860); F2-Group: Median = 89306 (87454; 97024). Both in quasi-static loading and after fatigue, the observation of fracture modes revealed major differences. While all fractures were vertical (split) in C-Group, the majority of the specimens in F-Groups presented some degree of horizontal deflection of the crack. In all deviated fractures, fractographic analysis confirmed a toughening effect of the fiber layer. SIGNIFICANCE The present in vitro work tends to show that the fracture pattern of CAD-CAM resin composites is favorably affected by the presence and position of an underlying bidirectional E-glass fiber layer. The placement of E-glass fibers under a CAD-CAM resin composite may therefore represent an interesting strategy to reduce the risk of catastrophic restoration failure, which could be integrated in the development of the new generation of indirect materials, possibly in 3D-printing approaches.
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- C M Saratti
- Division of Cariology and Endodontology, School of Dentistry, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Dental School, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Dental School, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Stomatognathic Physiology, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Lemminkäisenkatu 2, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Composites and Carbon Materials, Institute of Rock Structure and Mechanics, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Division of Cariology and Endodontology, School of Dentistry, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Cariology and Endodontology, School of Dentistry, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Cariology and Endodontology, School of Dentistry, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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Lima VP, Crins LAMJ, Opdam NJM, Moraes RR, Bronkhorst EM, Huysmans MCDNJM, Loomans BAC. Deterioration of anterior resin composite restorations in moderate to severe tooth wear patients: 3-year results. Clin Oral Investig 2022; 26:6925-6939. [PMID: 35879624 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-022-04647-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Deterioration in anterior resin composite restorations placed in tooth wear patients was investigated after 36 months. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data collected prospectively for 47 participants of the Radboud Tooth Wear Project were used (41 ± 8 years, 90% male, n = 270 restorations). Restorations were individually evaluated using intraoral photographs and 3D scans to rate modified FDI scores and to record the presence of degradation features. Four groups with distinct combinations of composites and techniques were assessed, and multivariable logistic regression models were used to analyze the data (p < 0.05). RESULTS For all groups together, early degradation signs were present at 1 month: irregularities (41.5%) and ditching (7.4%) were observed at the surface and adhesive interfaces. The frequency of irregularities decreased in the 36-month evaluation (37%), but ditching (12.2%) and fractures (10.7%) were more common. The most frequent deterioration (based on photographs) was observed for staining (44%) and loss of luster (31%). In 3D scans, the most frequent were for wear (25%), marginal adaptation (24%), and the presence of irregularities (19%). Canines had 5.5 times more chances of deterioration by ditching than incisors (p < 0.001). The differences between composites and restorative techniques were minor. CONCLUSIONS A continuous degradation process of restorations placed in tooth wear patients was observed in anterior teeth restored with different composites, with a progression of the deterioration over 36 months. CLINICAL RELEVANCE When placing anterior resin composite restorations in tooth wear patients, it could be important to establish realistic expectations and the need for checkup appointments.
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- Verônica P Lima
- Graduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Rua Gonçalves Chaves 457, Pelotas, RS, 96015-560, Brazil. .,Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Radboud University Medical Center, Ph. van Leydenlaan 25, NL 6500 HB, P.O. Box 9101, Nijmegen, 6525 EX, The Netherlands.
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- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Radboud University Medical Center, Ph. van Leydenlaan 25, NL 6500 HB, P.O. Box 9101, Nijmegen, 6525 EX, The Netherlands
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- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Radboud University Medical Center, Ph. van Leydenlaan 25, NL 6500 HB, P.O. Box 9101, Nijmegen, 6525 EX, The Netherlands
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Rua Gonçalves Chaves 457, Pelotas, RS, 96015-560, Brazil
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- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Radboud University Medical Center, Ph. van Leydenlaan 25, NL 6500 HB, P.O. Box 9101, Nijmegen, 6525 EX, The Netherlands
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- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Radboud University Medical Center, Ph. van Leydenlaan 25, NL 6500 HB, P.O. Box 9101, Nijmegen, 6525 EX, The Netherlands
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- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department of Dentistry, Radboud University Medical Center, Ph. van Leydenlaan 25, NL 6500 HB, P.O. Box 9101, Nijmegen, 6525 EX, The Netherlands
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Bijelic-Donova J, Garoushi S, Lassila LV, Rocca GT, Vallittu PK. Crack propagation and toughening mechanism of bilayered short-fiber reinforced resin composite structure -Evaluation up to six months storage in water. Dent Mater J 2022; 41:580-588. [PMID: 35584936 DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2021-321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Clinically relevant parameters, such as stress intensity factor of bilayered resin composite structure with short fiber base and its stability over time, has yet to be investigated. This study investigated the stress intensity factor of pre-cracked bilayered specimens composed of short fiber resin composite base (SFC) and particulate filler resin composite (PFC) as veneering layer, with a crack located in the PFC layer, 0.5 mm away from the PFC-SFC interface. Monolayered specimens served as controls. All specimens were stored in water at 37°C either for 1 week, 1 month or 6 months before testing. Two-way ANOVA (p=0.05) was used to determine the differences among the groups. Results indicated that SFC base improve the brittleness of the PFC. The type of short fibers affected the crack propagation; fiber bridging in millimeter-scale SFC was the main crack arresting mechanism, whereas fiber pulling observed in micrometer-scale SFC mainly deviated the crack path.
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- Jasmina Bijelic-Donova
- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Stomatognathic Physiology, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku
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- Department of Biomaterials Science, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku
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- Department of Biomaterials Science, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku
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- Department of Biomaterials Science, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku.,City of Turku Welfare Division, Oral Health Care
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Lassila L, Tuokko J, Suni A, Garoushi S, Vallittu PK. Effect of interfacial surface treatment on bond strength of particulate-filled composite to short fiber-reinforced composite. Biomater Investig Dent 2022; 9:33-40. [PMID: 35559270 PMCID: PMC9090340 DOI: 10.1080/26415275.2022.2070489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Objective The aim was to investigate the effect of different interfacial surface treatments on the shear bond strength (SBS) between a short fiber-reinforced flowable composite (SFRC) and a particulate-filled flowable composite (PFC). In addition, SBS between two successive layers of similar materials was evaluated. Materials and methods One-hundred and forty-four specimens were prepared having either SFRC (everX Flow) as a substructure composite and PFC (G-aenial Flo X) as a surface composite or having one of the two materials as both substructure and surface layer. Eight groups of specimens were created (n = 18/per group) according to the interfacial surface protocol used. Group 1: no treatment; Group 2: ethanol one wipe; Group 3: ethanol three wipes; Group 4: phosphoric acid etching + bonding agent; Group 5: hydrofluoric acid etching + bonding agent; and Group 6: grinding + phosphoric acid etching. Group 7: only PFC layers and Group 8 (control) only SFRC layers without any surface treatment. After one-day storage (37 °C), SBS between surface and substructure composite layers was measured in a universal testing machine, and failure modes were visually analyzed. SEM was used to examine the bonding surface of the SFRC composite after surface treatment. SBS values were statistically analyzed with a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) followed by the Tukey HSD test (α = .05). Results The SBS between successive SFRC layers (Group 8) was statistically (p < .05) the highest (43.7 MPa) among tested groups. Surface roughening by grinding followed by phosphoric acid etching (Group 6) resulted in a higher SBS (28.8 MPa) than the remaining surface treatments. Conclusion Flowable composite with glass fibers (everX Flow) showed higher interlayer SBS compared to PFC flowable composite. Interfacial surface roughness increases the bonding of PFC to the substructure of SFRC.
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- L. Lassila
- Department of Biomaterials Science and Turku Clinical Biomaterials Center – TCBC, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Biomaterials Science and Turku Clinical Biomaterials Center – TCBC, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Biomaterials Science and Turku Clinical Biomaterials Center – TCBC, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Biomaterials Science and Turku Clinical Biomaterials Center – TCBC, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland,CONTACT S. Garoushi Department of Biomaterials Science, Institute of Dentistry and TCBC, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Biomaterials Science and Turku Clinical Biomaterials Center – TCBC, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland,City of Turku Welfare Division, Oral Health Care, Turku, Finland
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Meng Q, Zhang Y, Chi D, Gong Q, Tong Z. Resistance fracture of minimally prepared endocrowns made by three types of restorative materials: a 3D finite element analysis. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2021; 32:137. [PMID: 34716807 PMCID: PMC8557147 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-021-06610-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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A thin endocrown restoration was often applied in endodontically treated teeth with vertical bite height loss or inadequate clinical crown length. A model of mandibular molars made by endocrown restoration with 1 mm thickness and 2 mm depth of pulp chamber was constructed and imported into FEA ANSYS v18.0 software. The three CAD/CAM materials, feldspathic (Mark2), lithium disilicate (EMAX), and lava ultimate (LU), were assigned, and the five load indenters were loaded on the full occlusal (FO), occlusal center (OC), central fossa (CF), buccal groove (BG), and mesiobuccal cusp (MC) of restoration in the model. The MinPS and MaxPS of the thin endocrown were significantly higher than those of tooth tissue in five types of loads except for the LU endocrown loaded in the FO group. The smaller the contact surface of the load was, the higher MaxPS and MinPS were. MaxPS and MinPS of the MC were the highest, followed by the BG and CF in the restoration. In the stress distribution of tooth tissue, MaxPS in the LU endocrown accumulated at the external edge of enamel and was significantly higher than MaxPS in Mark2 and EMAX endocrown concentrated on the chamber wall of dentin under OC, CF and BG loads. Within the limitations of this FEA study, the LU endocrown transferred more stress to tooth tissue than Mark2 and EMAX, and the maximum principal stress on endocrown restoration and tooth tissue at the mesiobuccal cusp load was higher than that at the central fossa and buccal groove load.
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- Qingzhen Meng
- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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Maier E, Loumprinis N, Belli R, Petschelt A, Eliades G, Lohbauer U. Fracture toughness of dental incremental composite-composite interfaces at elevated temperatures. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2021; 122:104655. [PMID: 34246080 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.104655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The aim of the present laboratory study was to mechanically characterize the interface between two dental resin-based composite (RBC) increments, and to investigate if elevated temperatures have an influence on the quality of the interface mimicking clinical filling procedure. Four RBCs (CLEARFIL MAJESTY™ Posterior, Kuraray (CMP)/Filtek™ Supreme XTE, 3M (FSX)/Grandio®SO, VOCO (GSO)/VisCalor® bulk, VOCO (VCB)) were tested with a fracture toughness test using Chevron notched beams (KI,CNB) at 23, 37 and 54 °C. KI,CNB specimens (3 × 4x25mm) with a V-shaped notch at the incremental interface were loaded until failure in a 4-point bending set-up. Failure modes were characterized using light microscopy, microstructural interface was analyzed using SEM. Statistical analysis was performed using Kolmogorov-Smirnoff test, two-way ANOVA and Tukey Post-Hoc test (p = 0.05). Mean KI,CNB ranged between 0.73 ±0.14 MPam0.5 (VCB, 23 °C) and 1.11 ± 0.11 MPam0.5 (FSX, 23 °C). The tested conventional highly filled RBCs presented fracture toughness at the incremental interface comparable to the cohesive strength of the bulk materials. VCB showed reduced interfacial fracture toughness at 23 and 37 °C, but performed well at elevated temperature of 54 °C.
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- Eva Maier
- Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Dental Clinic 1 - Operative and Restorative Dentistry, Laboratory for Dental Biomaterials, Glueckstrasse 11, 91054, Erlangen, Germany.
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- Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Dental Clinic 1 - Operative and Restorative Dentistry, Laboratory for Dental Biomaterials, Glueckstrasse 11, 91054, Erlangen, Germany; National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Department of Biomaterials, School of Dentistry, 2 Thivon Str, 11527, Goudi, Athens, Greece
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- Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Dental Clinic 1 - Operative and Restorative Dentistry, Laboratory for Dental Biomaterials, Glueckstrasse 11, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Dental Clinic 1 - Operative and Restorative Dentistry, Laboratory for Dental Biomaterials, Glueckstrasse 11, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Department of Biomaterials, School of Dentistry, 2 Thivon Str, 11527, Goudi, Athens, Greece
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- Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Dental Clinic 1 - Operative and Restorative Dentistry, Laboratory for Dental Biomaterials, Glueckstrasse 11, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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Biomechanical behavior of endocrown restorations with different CAD-CAM materials: A 3D finite element and in vitro analysis. J Prosthet Dent 2020; 125:890-899. [PMID: 32471627 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2020.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2019] [Revised: 03/01/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM The performance of endocrowns fabricated with different types of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-CAM) materials is unclear. PURPOSE The purpose of this finite element analysis (FEA) and in vitro study was to compare and evaluate the stress distribution, failure probability, and fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth restored with endocrowns from CAD-CAM milling blocks including ceramic, polymer-infiltrated ceramic (PICN), and composite resin. MATERIAL AND METHODS An endodontically treated first mandibular molar restored with an endocrown was modeled by using a CAD software program and imported into an FEA software program. The model was duplicated and received restorations made from CAD-CAM blocks: Vita Suprinity (VS), IPS e.max CAD (EMX), Vita Enamic (VE), Lava Ultimate (LU), and Grandio blocs (GR). Stress distributions under axial and oblique loading were analyzed. The Weibull function was combined with the FEA results to predict long-term failure probability. The mechanical failure behavior of endocrowns manufactured with these materials was tested by using a universal testing machine. Load-to-failure was recorded, and fractured specimens were subjected to fractography. The data were analyzed by 1-way ANOVA and the post hoc Tukey test (α=.05). RESULTS The models of GR and LU exhibited a more even stress distribution. The Weibull analysis revealed that 5 models performed in a similar manner under normal occlusal forces, while LU and VE models achieved the highest probabilities during clenching. The fracture loads of GR (3808 ±607 N) were significantly higher than those of other materials (P<.05). More favorable failure modes were observed in the GR and VE groups. Fractography showed a greater probability of compression curls and arrest lines in the endocrowns of VE, LU, and GR groups. CONCLUSIONS When restoring endodontically treated teeth, endocrown fabricated with composite resin exhibited a more uniform stress distribution and higher fracture resistance. More evidence from long-term clinical studies is needed to verify this effect.
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