Biaxial flexural strength of different types of monolithic zirconia / Resistência Flexural Biaxial de diferentes tipos de zircônia monolítica

Objective: This study was designed to evaluate the biaxial flexural strength (BFS) of different types of unshaded and shaded monolithic zirconia. Material and Methods: 120 monolithic zirconia ceramic discs were fabricated. They were divided into twelve groups (n=10), Group 1; Bruxzir unshaded, Group 2; Bruxzir shaded A2, Group 3; Bruxzir anterior white, Group 4; Bruxzir anterior shade A2, Group 5; Prettau unshaded, Group 6; Prettau shaded with A2 coloring liquid, Group 7; Prettau anterior white, Group 8; Prettau anterior shaded with A2 coloring liquid, Group 9; Katana HT white, Group 10; Katana HT shade A2, Group 11; Katana ST white, Group 12; Katana ST shade A2. All discs were milled using a dental milling machine, and had final dimensions after sintering of 15 mm diameter and 1 mm thickness. BFS was tested using piston on three ball technique. Results: One-way ANOVA revealed significant differences among the 12 groups. Tukey post-hoc tests revealed no significant differences between the groups 3, 4, ,7 ,8 11, and 12. However, they all had BFS values that are significantly lower than all other groups. Group 2 showed statistically significant higher BFS values when compared to group 3,4, 7, 8, 11, and 12 while it showed statistically significant lower values when compared to groups 1, 5, 6, 9, and 10. Conclusion: Increase in the yttria content in zirconia led to a decrease in its BFS. Shading of zirconia did not have a significant effect on the final strength of zirconia. (AU)

Objetivo: Este estudo foi desenhado para avaliar a resistência à flexão biaxial (RFB) de diferentes tipos de zircônia monolítica maquiada e não-maquiadas. Material e Métodos: 120 discos cerâmicos de zircônia monolítica foram fabricados. Eles foram divididos em doze grupos (n = 10), Grupo 1; Bruxzir Não-maquiado, Grupo 2; Bruxzir maquiado A2, Grupo 3; Branco anterior de Bruxzir, Grupo 4; Maquiagem anterior de Bruxzir A2, Grupo 5; Prettau não maquiado, Grupo 6; Prettau maquiado com corante A2, Grupo 7; Prettau anterior branco, Grupo 8; Prettau anterior maquiado com corante A2, Grupo 9; Katana HT branco, Grupo 10; Katana HT maquiagem A2, Grupo 11; Katana ST White, Grupo 12; Katana ST maquiagem A2. Todos os discos foram fresados em uma fresadora dentária e tiveram suas dimensões finais após sinterização de 15 mm de diâmetro e 1 mm de espessura. A RFB foi testado usando pistão na técnica de três bolas. Resultados: One-way ANOVA revelou diferenças significativas entre os 12 grupos. Os testes post-hoc de Tukey não revelaram diferenças significativas entre os grupos 3, 4, 7, 8 11 e 12. No entanto, todos eles exibiram valores de RFB significativamente menores do que todos os outros grupos. O Grupo 2 apresentou valores estatisticamente significantes de ICS mais elevados quando comparado aos grupos 3,4, 7, 8, 11 e 12, enquanto apresentou valores estatisticamente significantes menores quando comparados aos grupos 1, 5, 6, 9 e 10. Conclusão: o aumento do conteúdo de ítria na zircônia levou a uma diminuição em sua RFB. A maquiagem da zircônia não teve um efeito significativo sobre a resistência final da zircônia. (AU)

The effect of coloring liquids on the translucency of zirconia framework

PURPOSE: Translucency of all-ceramic restorations is an important factor which affects the final appearance and esthetic outcome of the restoration. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the shade of coloring liquid on the translucency of zirconia framework. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty zirconium oxide core plate (15 x 12 x 0.5 mm) were divided into 6 groups of 5 plates each. Each group was classified according to the shade of coloring liquid based on Vita Classic Scale (A2, A3, B1, C2, and D2), and each sample was immersed in coloring liquid for 3 seconds as recommended by the manufacturer, except for the control group. Contrast ratio, as a translucency parameter, was calculated using a spectrophotometer and the data were analyzed with oneway analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey's honestly significant differences (HSD) tests (alpha=.05). RESULTS: Significant differences in translucency among the control and test groups, and the B1 shaded group and other shades was observed. There were no significant differences among A2, A3, C2, and D2 shaded groups. CONCLUSION: The translucency of the zirconium oxide cores was affected by the coloring procedure and significant differences in the translucency measurements were identified between specific shades.