OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to test the null hypothesis that the interfacial toughness of each of two types of bonded core-veneer bilayer ceramics is not significantly different from the apparent fracture toughness of the control monolithic glass veneer. METHODS: T-shaped short-bars of a lithia-disilicate glass-ceramic core (LC) and yttria-stabilized polycrystalline zirconia core ceramic (ZC) were prepared according to the manufacturer's recommendations. V-shaped notches were prepared by using 25-mum-thick palladium foil, leaving the chevron-notch area exposed, and the bars were veneered with a thermally compatible glass veneer (LC/GV and ZC/GV). Additionally, we also bonded the glass veneer to itself as a control group (GV/GV). Specimens were kept in distilled water for 30 days before testing in tension. Eight glass veneer bars were prepared for the analysis of fracture toughness test using the indentation-strength technique. RESULTS: The mean interfacial toughness of the LC/GV group was 0.69 MPam(1/2) (0.11), and did not significantly differ from that of the GV/GV control group, 0.74 MPam(1/2) (0.17) (p>0.05). However, the difference between the mean interfacial toughness of the ZC/GV group, 0.13 MPam(1/2) (0.07), and the LC/GV and the GV/GV groups was statistically significant (p<0.05). SIGNIFICANCE: For bilayer all-ceramic restorations with high-strength core materials, the veneering ceramics are the weakest link in the design of the structure. Since all-ceramic restorations often fail from chipping of veneer layers or crack initiation at the interface, the protective effects of thermal mismatch stresses oral prosthesis design should be investigated. Copyright 2009 Academy of Dental Materials. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to test the null hypothesis that the interfacial toughness of each of two types of bonded core-veneer bilayer ceramics is not significantly different from the apparent fracture toughness of the control monolithic glass veneer. METHODS: T-shaped short-bars of a lithia-disilicate glass-ceramic core (LC) and yttria-stabilized polycrystallinezirconia core ceramic (ZC) were prepared according to the manufacturer's recommendations. V-shaped notches were prepared by using 25-mum-thick palladium foil, leaving the chevron-notch area exposed, and the bars were veneered with a thermally compatible glass veneer (LC/GV and ZC/GV). Additionally, we also bonded the glass veneer to itself as a control group (GV/GV). Specimens were kept in distilled water for 30 days before testing in tension. Eight glass veneer bars were prepared for the analysis of fracture toughness test using the indentation-strength technique. RESULTS: The mean interfacial toughness of the LC/GV group was 0.69 MPam(1/2) (0.11), and did not significantly differ from that of the GV/GV control group, 0.74 MPam(1/2) (0.17) (p>0.05). However, the difference between the mean interfacial toughness of the ZC/GV group, 0.13 MPam(1/2) (0.07), and the LC/GV and the GV/GV groups was statistically significant (p<0.05). SIGNIFICANCE: For bilayer all-ceramic restorations with high-strength core materials, the veneering ceramics are the weakest link in the design of the structure. Since all-ceramic restorations often fail from chipping of veneer layers or crack initiation at the interface, the protective effects of thermal mismatch stresses oral prosthesis design should be investigated. Copyright 2009 Academy of Dental Materials. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Authors: Irena Sailer; Aurel Fehér; Frank Filser; Heinz Lüthy; Ludwig J Gauckler; Peter Schärer; Christoph Hans Franz Hämmerle Journal: Quintessence Int Date: 2006-10 Impact factor: 1.677