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Objective@#To investigate the clinical effect of lithium disilicate glass ceramic cantilever resin-bonded fixed partial dentures (CRBFPDs) on single anterior tooth loss to provide a reference for the selection of restoration methods for single anterior tooth loss.@*Methods@#This study was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee, and informed consent was obtained from the patients. Forty-two patients with less than two anterior teeth with monomaxillary loss were included in this study. After 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years, the aesthetic and functional effects of the restorations and the periodontal health status were evaluated, and the visual analog scale (VAS) was used to assess patient satisfaction.@*Results@#During the observation period, the connector fractured in one case within 3 months. One case had debonded within 2 years. The aesthetic restoration effect of all lithium disilicate glass ceramic CRBFPDs was categorized as Class A. The periodontal health was good, there was no clinical absorption in the soft and hard tissues of the abutment or subbridge, periodontal status according to the evaluation indices was classified as class A, and the total satisfaction rate of the patient was 100%.@*Conclusion@#For single anterior tooth loss patients, lithium disilicate glass ceramic cantilever resin-bonded fixed partial denture can achieve the restoration effect of less invasion, better adhesion, aesthetics, comfort and good biocompatibility. With high patient satisfaction, it can be considered an ideal restoration method for replacing a single anterior tooth.
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Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of repressing and different surface treatment protocols on the shear bond strength of lithium disilicate glass-ceramics. Material and Methods: A total of 52 lithium disilicate glass-ceramic discs (IPS emax Press, Ivoclar Vivadent) were fabricated using the heat-press technique. The discs were divided into two groups; group (P): discs fabricated from new e.max ingots (n=26), group (R): discs fabricated from reused e.max buttons (n=26). Each group was subdivided into subgroup (E): discs were etched with hydrofluoric acid (9.5%) (n=13), subgroup (S): discs were air-abraded with 110 µm alumina particles. All specimens were subjected to X-ray Diffraction analysis, Scanning Electron Microscope, Energy Dispersive X-Ray, Thermo-Cycling, and Shear Bond Strength Testing. Results: Repressed Etched subgroup (RE) recorded the statistically highest shear bond strength value, followed by the Pressed Etched subgroup (PE), while the statistically lowest shear bond strength value was recorded for the Pressed Air-Abraded subgroup (PS) and Repressed Air-Abraded subgroup (RS). Conclusion: Repressing the leftover buttons for the construction of new lithium disilicate glass-ceramic restorations has no adverse effect on the bond strength of the resin cement to the ceramic. Hydrofluoric acid surface treatment improves the shear bond strength and durability of resin cement bond to both pressed and repressed lithium disilicate glass-ceramic. Air-abrasion cannot be considered as a reliable surface treatment when bonding to lithium disilicate glass-ceramics. (AU)
Objetivo: O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito da reprensagem e de diferentes protocolos de tratamento de superfície na resistência ao cisalhamento de vitrocerâmica de dissilicato de lítio. Materiais e Métodos: Um total de 52 discos de vitrocerâmica de dissilicato de lítio (IPS emax Press, Ivoclar Vivadent) foram fabricadas usando a técnica de prensagem quente. Os discos foram divididos em dois grupos: grupo (P): discos fabricados a partir de novo lingotes de e-max (n=26), grupo (R): discos fabricados a partir de botões de emax reutilizados (n=26). Cada grupo foi subdividido em subgrupo (E): discos condicionados com ácido fluorídrico (9,5%) (n=13), subgrupo (S) discos foram abrasivos com partícula 110 µm de alumínio. Todos os espécimes foram submetidos a analise de difração de raio-x, microscópio eletrônico de varredura, raio-x de energia dispersiva, termociclagem e teste de resistência de cisalhamento. Resultados: O subgrupo Reprensado-condicionado (RE) registrou o valor estatisticamente mais alta em relação a resistência ao cisalhamento, seguido pelo subgrupo Prensado-condicionado (PE), enquanto o valor estatisticamente mais baixo de resistência ao cisalhamento foi o subgrupo Prensado-Jateado (OS) e o subgrupo Reprensado-Jateado (RS). Conclusão: A reprensagem dos botões restantes para a construção de novas restaurações vitrocarâmicas de dissilicato de lítio não apresentou efeitos adversos na resistência de unicãp do cimento resinoso à cerâmica. O tratamento de superfície com ácido fluorídrico melhora a resistência ao cisalhamento e a durabilidade do cimento resinoso para vitrocerâmica de dissilicato de lítio prensada e reprimida. A abrasão por ar não pode ser considerada um tratamento de superfície confiável quanto a colagem da vitrocerâmica de dissilicato de lítio (AU)
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Difracción de Rayos X , Cementos de Resina , Resistencia al Corte , Microscopía Electroquímica de RastreoRESUMEN
This investigation was designed to estimate the biaxial flexure strength and fracture toughness of lithium disilicate glass-ceramics of IPS Empress 2 system pressed with as-received ingots and their sprue buttons. Two groups of the lithium disilicate glass-ceramics were prepared as follows: group 1 is ingot-pressed group; group 2 is sprue button-pressed group. A ball-on-three-ball test was used to determine biaxial flexure strength (BFS) of disks in wet environment. Scanning electron microscopy(SEM) analysis was conducted to observe the microstructure of the ceramics. Unpaired t-test showed that there were no differences in the mean biaxial flexure strength (BFS) and KIC values between group 1 and 2 (p>0.05). Two groups showed similar values in the KIC and the strength at 5% failure probability. The SEM micrographs of the IPS Empress 2 glass-ceramic showed a closely packed, multi-directionally interlocking pattern of numerous lithium disilicate crystals protruding from the glass matrix. The lithium orthophosphate crystals could not be observed on the fracture surface etched. There was no a marked difference of the microstructure between group 1 and 2. Although there were no tests including color stability, casting accuracy, etc., the results of this study implied that we could reuse the sprue button of the pressed lithium disilicate glass-ceramic of IPS Empress 2 system.