Young-Hoon Lee, Yoon-Hyuk Huh, Chan-Jin Park, Lee-Ra Cho, Kyung-Ho Ko
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Abstract
Purpose: In metal-ceramic restorations, the substructure fabrication method and design may affect the prognosis of the prosthesis. This study evaluated and compared the fracture resistance of metal-ceramic restorations fabricated with different substructure fabrication methods using two different alloy powders and designs.
Materials and methods: Titanium abutments prepared for maxillary central incisor specimens were divided according to the substructure fabrication method (CAS, casting; SLM, selective laser melting), alloy powder type (SLM1, higher Cr and Mo contents; SLM2, control), and substructure design (A, covering one-third of the palatal surface; B, covering two-thirds). Six groups (n = 10 per group) were prepared for fracture resistance analysis. Following surface air particle abrasion of the substructures, their surface morphologies were observed, and the surface roughness was measured. After ceramic veneering, cementation to a titanium abutment, and water storage (24 h), thermomechanical aging was performed. The fracture load was measured, failure mode analysis was performed, and the ceramic-substructure interface was observed. Statistical analysis was also performed.
Results: The surface roughness was higher in the CAS group (compared to SLM1 and SLM2 groups), indicating that the fabrication method affected the fracture resistance. The substructure design and alloy powder composition had no effect. No surface roughness and fracture resistance differences were observed between the SLM1 and SLM2 groups. The most common fracture pattern was cervical ceramic fracture. No differences in fracture mode were observed between groups.
Conclusions: The fabrication method affected the fracture resistance, with SLM leading to a higher resistance. The substructure design had no effect on the fracture resistance.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Prosthodontics promotes the advanced study and practice of prosthodontics, implant, esthetic, and reconstructive dentistry. It is the official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists, the American Dental Association-recognized voice of the Specialty of Prosthodontics. The journal publishes evidence-based original scientific articles presenting information that is relevant and useful to prosthodontists. Additionally, it publishes reports of innovative techniques, new instructional methodologies, and instructive clinical reports with an interdisciplinary flair. The journal is particularly focused on promoting the study and use of cutting-edge technology and positioning prosthodontists as the early-adopters of new technology in the dental community.