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{"title":"Translucency Parameters and Masking Abilities of Monolithic CAD/CAM Ceramics.","authors":"Engin Esentürk, Merve Bankoğlu Güngör, Bilge Turhan Bal, Seçil Karakoca Nemli","doi":"10.11607/ijp.8597","DOIUrl":"10.11607/ijp.8597","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To compare the translucency parameters and masking abilities of different monolithic CAD/CAM ceramics placed on different-colored substructures.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Square-shaped specimens (12 × 12 × 1.5 mm) were prepared from feldspathic (C), leucite (EMP), lithium disilicate (e.max), zirconiareinforced lithium silicate (VS), resin nanoceramic (LU), polymer-infiltrated ceramic (VE), hybrid nanoceramic (GC), monolithic zirconia (TZI), and composite resin (TC) blocks (n &#61; 10 per material). After mechanical polishing, the translucency parameter (TP) was calculated. Then, each ceramic specimen was measured on eight substructures, and the color difference between ND2 and each substrate was calculated with the CIEDE2000 formula. TP values were analyzed with one-way ANOVA and Games-Howell tests, and the color differences indicating masking ability were analyzed with two-way ANOVA and Tukey HSD tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The highest TP was observed in TC, followed by LU, EMP, C,GC, e.max, VS, VE, and TZI. The ΔE00 color difference values of TZI, VS, and VE on all abutment colors, except for ND9, were below the acceptable threshold value.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>All monolithic ceramic materials used in the study masked the ND1 and ND3 substrates. The ND9, representing severely discolored or devitalized preparations, could not be masked by any monolithic CAD/CAM ceramics used in the study.</p>","PeriodicalId":94232,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of prosthodontics","volume":"0 0","pages":"559-564"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41175789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Factors Associated with Total Edentulism in Older Adults and Their Impact on the Self-Perception of Oral Health and Food.","authors":"Mariella Agostinho Gonçalves Lourenço, Thayná Maia Guimarães, Ana Beatriz Silva de Miranda, Rafael Barroso Pazinatto, Patrícia Dos Santos Calderon, Laércio Almeida de Melo, Fabíola Pessôa Pereira Leite","doi":"10.11607/ijp.8534","DOIUrl":"10.11607/ijp.8534","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To identify the prevalence of and factors associated with total edentulism in the older Brazilian population and to verify whether edentulism influences self-perception of oral health and difficulty in eating.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This cross-sectional, population-based study used the database of the National Health Survey conducted in Brazil. Chi-square test was initially used for data analysis. Subsequently, a multivariate analysis of Poisson multiple regression type was performed to verify the adjusted prevalence ratios.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 43,554 older adults participated in the study, of whom 32% had completely lost their teeth. This total edentulism, based on the multivariate analysis, was associated with female gender, advanced age, illiteracy, smoking, and lack of health insurance or dental insurance (P < .001 for all). Total edentulism had an impact on better self-perception of oral health (P < .001) and greater difficulties in eating (P &#61; .001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Total edentulism in older adults is associated with worse socioeconomic conditions and a worse lifestyle. This condition has a negative impact on diet and positively affects self-perception of oral health.</p>","PeriodicalId":94232,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of prosthodontics","volume":"0 0","pages":"512-517"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41224447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Chewing Side Preference Related to Food Texture and Occlusal Contact Area.","authors":"Seung-Seok Chi, Kyung-Ho Ko, Yoon-Hyuk Huh, Lee-Ra Cho, Chan-Jin Park","doi":"10.11607/ijp.8584","DOIUrl":"10.11607/ijp.8584","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To determine whether food texture affects chewing side preference (CSP) and to investigate the relationship between CSP and masticatory factors, such as occlusal contact area, bite force, and masticatory performance.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Forty-seven adults (20 women and 27 men; mean age: 24 years) participated in this study. Three types of food (chewing gum, beef jerky, and peanuts) were provided to assess CSP. Occlusal contact area was measured at various ranges of interocclusal distance, and the bite force was measured. Masticatory performance was assessed according to the median particle size. Asymmetry indices of each measurement were calculated and analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient (α &#61; .05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The CSP for beef jerky and peanuts were significantly correlated with each other, whereas the CSP for chewing gum was not correlated with other food. The proportion of participants who chewed equally on both sides was higher for chewing gum than for beef jerky. There was a significant correlation between the CSP for beef jerky and occlusal contact area, especially at interocclusal distance ranges of 0 to 89 μm and 0 to 109 μm (r &#61; 0.41). Bite force and masticatory performance were not significantly correlated with CSP.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Food texture seemed to affect CSP, and masticatory laterality was greater for tough foods. Moreover, CSP for tough food was closely related to the occlusal contact area at an interocclusal distance level of about 0.1 mm.</p>","PeriodicalId":94232,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of prosthodontics","volume":"0 0","pages":"532-539"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139907255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"INFLUENCE OF ABUTMENT MATERIAL, CEMENT THICKNESS, AND CROWN TYPE ON THE FINAL COLOR OF IMPLANT-SUPPORTED RESTORATIONS.","authors":"Hamiyet Kilinc, Fatma Ayse Sanal","doi":"10.11607/ijp.8564","DOIUrl":"10.11607/ijp.8564","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the influence of abutment material, cement thickness, and crown type on the esthetics of implant supported restorations.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>In total, 60 specimens were prepared to represent six abutment groups: Group PA &#61; pink-anodized Ti; Group GA &#61; gold-anodized Ti; Group T &#61; nonanodized Ti; Group H &#61; hybrid (Ti &#43; zirconia); Group P &#61; PEEK (Ti &#43; PEEK); and Group C &#61; composite resin (control). Crown specimens (n &#61; 120) were obtained from Vita Enamic (VE) and Vita Suprinity (VS). Two cement thicknesses (0.1 and 0.2 mm) were used. The color values of crown configura:ons were measured and ΔE00* values were calculated. Statistical analyses included were Shapiro Wilk, three-way ANOVA, and Tukey HSD tests (P ≤ .05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Abutment (P < .001) and crown materials (P &#61; .001) had a significant effect on ΔE00* values, while cement thickness did not. Groups PA and H resulted in significantly lower mean ΔE00* values than other abutments, whereas Group T revealed the highest. Unlike VS, cement thicknesses created a significant difference on the ΔE00* values for VE (P ≤.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Pink-anodized Ti or hybrid abutments for VE and pink- or goldanodized Ti for VS seem to be better options, in terms of color change. Cement thickness of 0.1 mm resulted in higher ΔE00* value than 0.2 mm for VE (P ≤ .05).</p>","PeriodicalId":94232,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of prosthodontics","volume":"37 5","pages":"211-222"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142335569","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychosocial and Behavioral Impact of Three Clinical Presentations of Oligodontia in a Tertiary Hospital.","authors":"Wendy Nicholls, Steven Singer","doi":"10.11607/ijp.8554","DOIUrl":"10.11607/ijp.8554","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To investigate the psychosocial and behavioral impact of oligodontia across three presentation types and determine if presentation type can infer impact.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Thirty patients who had been diagnosed and treated for oligodontia between 2006 and 2021 were identified from hospital records. Patients received two questionnaires: (1) a modified version of a condition-specific questionnaire- the Cleft Research Questionnaire (CRQ), used to investigate demographic, life, and treatment details and impacts-and (2) the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14), used to investigate the oral health-related quality of life. Patients were assigned to three presentations (Types 1 to 3) of oligodontia, identified according to the edentulous space present and complexity of prosthodontic treatment required. The hypothesis that there is a relationship between oligodontia type and study variables was tested.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-two questionnaires were completed and returned. There were 13 men and 9 women. The age range was from 16 to 32 years. In total, 18 patients had nonsyndromic oligodontia and 4 had oligodontia associated with anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (AED). The main areas of impact were patient-reported: life less satisfying (64.5%, n &#61; 14; pretreatment), making friends (45%, n &#61; 10), school participation (45%, n &#61; 10), and public speaking (45%, n &#61; 10). No relationship was discovered between the degree of physical effect of the presentation type and study variables, including the degree of psychosocial impact or life satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Oligodontia can have a negative functional and social impact on a patient prior to prosthodontic treatment. Prosthodontic treatment improved the life satisfaction for most patients. Psychosocial outcomes could not be inferred by the presentation type of oligodontia.</p>","PeriodicalId":94232,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of prosthodontics","volume":"0 0","pages":"518-525"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138292678","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Influence of Implant ScanBody Material and Intraoral Scanners on the Accuracy of Complete-Arch Digital Implant Impressions.","authors":"Luís Azevedo, Tiago Marques, Duygu Karasan, Vincent Fehmer, Irena Sailer, André Correia, Miguel Gómez Polo","doi":"10.11607/ijp.8565","DOIUrl":"10.11607/ijp.8565","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the accuracy of complete-arch digital implant impressions using different intraoral scan body (ISB) materials and intraoral scanners (IOSs).</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The mandibular dental cast of an edentulous patient with six tissue-level dental implants was used as the master cast. Two types of ISBs-polyether ether ketone (PEEK) and plasma-coated medical titanium-were used with five IOSs: TRIOS 4 (T4), Virtuo Vivo (VV), Medit i700 (Mi700), iTero 5D (i5D), and Primescan (PS). To assess accuracy, digital impressions (n &#61; 10) with each IOS and ISB were compared to two reference models obtained by digitizing the master cast with each ISB type using a desktop scanner (IScan4D LS3i) and importing the scan data into metrology software (Geomagic Control X). Root mean square (RMS) error was employed to evaluate overall deviation values (trueness), while precision was determined using the SD of RMS values. Statistical significance was set at P < .05. Kruskal-Wallis test was used, followed by the pairwise comparison method with Bonferroni correction (α &#61; .05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>An interaction between ISB material and IOS was found (P &#61; .001). Plasma-coated medical titanium ISBs demonstrated significantly higher trueness and precision compared to PEEK ISBs with T4 (P &#61; .001), Mi700 (P &#61; .001; P &#61; .004), and i5D (P &#61; .001). Conversely, VV exhibited higher trueness and precision values with PEEK ISBs (P &#61; .005; P &#61; .003). PS provided the highest trueness and precision regardless of the ISB material (P &#61; .912). T4 showed the lowest accuracy for PEEK ISBs, and VV showed the lowest accuracy for plasma-coated medical titanium ISBs.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Except for PS, all IOSs showed significant differences between ISB materials. PS demonstrated the highest accuracy with both ISB materials, whereas T4 had the lowest accuracy for PEEK ISBs, and VV showed the lowest accuracy for plasma-coated medical titanium ISBs.</p>","PeriodicalId":94232,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of prosthodontics","volume":"0 0","pages":"575-582"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41159794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"INFLUENCE OF CERAMIC MATERIALS AND PREPARATION DESIGNS ON THE MARGINAL ADAPTATION OF INLAYS AND ONLAYS AFTER THERMOCYCLING.","authors":"Mahmoud Attia, Aya A Salama","doi":"10.11607/ijp.8504","DOIUrl":"10.11607/ijp.8504","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate inlay and onlay marginal adaptation of two different ceramic materials using two intracoronal preparation designs.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>An examination of the marginal adaptation of two materials-lithium disilicate (LD; IPS e.max CAD) and polymer infiltrated ceramic network material (PICN; Vita Enamic)-and two preparation designs, where D1 represents MOD inlay preparation with no cusp reduction and for D2, in addition to the basic MOD preparation, the buccal cusps (functional cusps) were reduced by 1.5 mm. Four sub-groups (LD-D1, LD-D2, PICN-D1, PICN-D2) were conducted. In total, 40 (n &#61; 40) mandibular molars were used. A stereomicroscope was used to assess the marginal gap before, after cementation and after thermocycling. Values were calculated for the mean, median, SD, minimum, maximum, and 95% CI. Pairwise comparisons using Tukey post-hoc test were performed following an ANOVA significance of P ≤ .05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results revealed that lithium disilicate showed statistically significantly higher mean gap distance than PICN material (61 μm to 99 μm). Pairwise comparisons showed that D2 design has statistically significant higher mean gap values than D1.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Both LD and PICN material provided marginal adaptation within clinical accepted range. PICN material restorations provided better fit than lithium disilicate restorations. Cusp coverage has a greater marginal gap compared to conventional preparation.</p>","PeriodicalId":94232,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of prosthodontics","volume":"0 0","pages":"200-210"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41224449","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Hydrogen Peroxide-Based Bleaching Agents on the Color Dimensions and Surface Roughness of Different Milled Restorative Dental Materials.","authors":"Jaime Velasco Luque, Álvaro Zubizarreta-Macho, José F Bartolomé, John C Kois, Marta Revilla-León","doi":"10.11607/ijp.8539","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11607/ijp.8539","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To compare the color dimensions, color discrepancies (ΔE00), and surface roughness of milled materials before and after application of a bleaching agent.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A total of 10 extracted molars were obtained. Each tooth was cut in transverse sections to create disks (3-mm thick, 10-mm diameter; control group). Disk specimens of eight materials (n &#61; 10 per group) were fabricated: polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) interim material (PMMA-Telio group), two resin nanoceramics (RNC-Ultimate group and RNC-Cerasmart group), two hybrid ceramics (HC-Shofu group and HC-Enamic group), lithium disilicate (LD-Emax group), zirconia-reinforced glass ceramic (ZGC-Suprinity group), and zirconia (Zr-InCeram group). Color measurements were obtained using a spectrophotometer before and after applying 35% hydrogen peroxide-based bleaching agent. Pre- and postbleaching surface roughness (Sa) analyses were completed using a profilometer.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant L*, a*, b*, and ΔE00 value differences were found (P < .05). Color discrepancies (ΔE00) ranged from 0.30 ± 0.14 to 4.82 ± 0.10. The highest color discrepancies were measured on the PMMA-Telio group, while the lowest color discrepancies were computed for ZGC-Suprinity, RNCUltimate, and RNC-Cerasmart. Significant surface roughness differences were found (P < .05). The largest increase of surface roughness values between the pre- and postbleaching measurements was obtained in the PMMA-Telio group with a mean ΔSa value of 4.73 ± 3.02, while the largest decrease of surface roughness values between the pre- and postbleaching measurements was obtained in the Zr-InCeram group with a mean ΔSa value of -1.58 ± 0.10.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The milled materials showed significant pre- and postbleaching color and surface roughness discrepancies.</p>","PeriodicalId":94232,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of prosthodontics","volume":"37 5","pages":"547-558"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142335568","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Comparison of Occlusal Schemes with Condylar Inclination and Anterior Guidance in Dentate Individuals.","authors":"Mayank Kumar Parakh, Krishna Prasad D, Chethan Hegde","doi":"10.11607/ijp.8516","DOIUrl":"10.11607/ijp.8516","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To compare occlusal schemes with condylar inclination and anterior guidance in dentate individuals.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A total of 26 dentate patients of Indian origin between the ages of 18 and 30 with canine-guided occlusion and 26 patients with group function occlusion were included in the study. The School of Articulator Munich (SAM) Axioquick system was used to assess the condylar guidance and eccentric tracings of the patients. For analyses, Student t test was used. For quantitative data, the means and SDs were calculated. For statistical analyses, the probability of type-I error of .05 was considered statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean condylar guidance for canine-guided and group function occlusion was 38.4 ± 12.7 degrees and 30.5 ± 12.5 degrees on the right side, respectively. On the left side it was 36.5 ± 13.0 degrees and 27.5 ± 12.0 degrees for canine-guided and group function occlusion, respectively, with a statistically significant difference (P &#61; .01). The condylar guidance, incisal guidance, Bennett angle, protrusion, left lateral and right lateral movement, and left and right lateral angles were analyzed statistically between the two types of occlusions. The results showed a statistically significant difference between the two groups for all parameters except right condylar guidance. Furthermore, all parameters were higher in the canine-guided occlusion group over group function occlusion.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Within the study limitations, it was concluded that the condylar guidance was steeper in canine-guided occlusion than in group function occlusion. The eccentric parameters were steeper in canine-guided occlusion than in group function occlusion. This study showcases that the condylar guidance might not play a major role in determining the occlusal scheme but that the incisal guidance determines the occlusal scheme predominantly in Class 1 occlusion patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":94232,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of prosthodontics","volume":"0 0","pages":"505-511"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41224429","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"IN VITRO SURVIVAL AND FRACTURE FORCE OF LITHIUM DISILICATE HYBRID ABUTMENT CROWNS.","authors":"Tobias Graf, Elisabeth Völler, Josef Schweiger, Michael Stimmelmayr, Jan-Frederik Güth, Kurt-Jürgen Erdelt","doi":"10.11607/ijp.8548","DOIUrl":"10.11607/ijp.8548","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the behavior of hybrid abutment crowns fabricated from monolithic lithium disilicate ceramic (LDC) and to compare the influence of different in vitro artificial aging protocols.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A total of 32 monolithic hybrid abutment crowns of monolithic LDC were fabricated. Of these, 24 were artificially aged using three different protocols up to a 20 year simulation (1.2 × 106, 2.4 × 106, 4.8 × 106 chewing cycles, thermocycling), a control group underwent no artificial aging (n &#61; 8, N &#61; 32). Load-to-failure tests were conducted for all specimens, and failure values were compared (P < .05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All specimens passed in vitro aging. Mean failure load values between 532.6 and 562.8 N were found but did neither differ significantly among the test groups nor from the control group.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Within the limitations of this in vitro pilot study, hybrid abutment crowns manufactured from monolithic LDC seem to offer appropriate long-lasting mechanical stability over a simulation period up to 20 years. The failure values and complication pattern seem to be independent of several aging protocols in this test set-up.</p>","PeriodicalId":94232,"journal":{"name":"The International journal of prosthodontics","volume":"0 0","pages":"223-227"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41127411","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}