feldspar and silicon-carbide

This study characterized the feldspathic ceramic surfaces after various silanization protocols.. Ceramic bars (2 mm × 4 mm × 10 mm) (N = 18) of feldpathic ceramic (VM7, VITA Zahnfabrik) were manufactured and finished. Before silane application, the specimens were ultrasonically cleaned in distilled water for 10 min. The ceramic specimens were randomly divided into nine groups (N = 2 per group) and were treated with different silane protocols. MPS silane (ESPE-Sil, 3M ESPE) was applied to all specimens and left to react at 20°C for 2 min (G20). After drying, the specimens were subjected to heat treatment in an oven at 38°C (G38), 79°C (G79) or 100°C (G100) for 1 min. Half of the specimens of each group were rinsed with water at 80°C for 15s (G20B, G38B, G79B, G100B). The control group (GC) received no silane. Attenuated total reflection infrared Fourier transform analysis (ATR FT-IR) was performed using a spectrometer. Thickness of silane layer was measured using a spectroscopic ellipsometer working in the λ = 632.8 nm (He-Ne laser) at 70° incidence angle. Surface roughness was evaluated using an optical profilometer. Specimens were further analyzed under the Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) to observe the topographic patterns.. ATR FT-IR analysis showed changes in Si-O peaks with enlarged bands around 940 cm(-1). Ellipsometry measurements showed that all post-heat treatment actions reduced the silane film thickness (30.8-33.5 nm) compared to G20 (40 nm). The groups submitted to rinsing in hot water (B groups) showed thinner silane films (9.8-14.4 nm) than those of their corresponding groups (without washing) (30.8-40 nm). Profilometer analysis showed that heat treatments (Ra ≈ 0.10-0.19 μm; Rq ≈ 0.15-0.26 μm) provided a smoother surface than the control group (Ra ≈ 0.48 μm; Rq ≈ 0.65 μm). Similar patterns were also observed in SEM images.. Heat treatment after MPS silane application improved the silane layer network. Rinsing with boiling water eliminated the outmost unreacted regions of the silane yielding to thinner film thicknesses.

Topics: Aluminum Silicates; Carbon Compounds, Inorganic; Ceramics; Dental Polishing; Dental Porcelain; Hot Temperature; Humans; Humidity; Lasers, Gas; Materials Testing; Methacrylates; Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; Optical Phenomena; Potassium Compounds; Refractometry; Silanes; Silicon Compounds; Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared; Spectrum Analysis; Surface Properties; Temperature; Time Factors; Water

Surface conditions are of interest in all-ceramic restorations since they can control both bonding and strength. Tensile testing methods are commonly used to evaluate surface conditions of ceramics. This work evaluated tensile properties of a feldspathic ceramic as-finished, sandblasted and etched under three stressing conditions: (1) biaxial flexure; (2) monotonic mastication loading, dry; and, (3) cyclic mastication loading, wet.. Feldspathic CAD/CAM blocks were sliced into Tabs 1mm thick, n=135 specimens were divided into 3 groups assigned to as-finished (600 grit SiC; control), sandblasted, and etched. Of the 45 specimens per group, 35 specimens were used for bonded tests and 10 specimens for biaxial flexure testing. Pin-on-three ball biaxial testing was performed per ISO 6872. 35 specimens were bonded to dentin-analog bases and loaded to radial crack pop-in beneath a 3mm diameter piston. 20 specimens were tested dry with failure determined by acoustic emission methods. 15 specimens, bonded to bases having micro-channels for water transport, were cyclically loaded beneath the 3mm piston under water at 15Hz for 500,000 cycles.. Biaxial flexure distinguished among all three surface conditions (p<0.05, ANOVA). Monotonic testing could not distinguish among groups. Cyclic testing could not distinguish between sandblasted and etched groups but both were weaker than as-finished.. Mastication loading of bonded specimens creates a different stress state than simple flexure due to contributions of the cement-ceramic interface. Water adds a damage accumulation effect. Tensile stress conditions need to be chosen with the desired outcomes considered.

Topics: Acid Etching, Dental; Algorithms; Aluminum Oxide; Aluminum Silicates; Bite Force; Carbon Compounds, Inorganic; Dental Bonding; Dental Etching; Dental Polishing; Dental Porcelain; Dental Stress Analysis; Elastic Modulus; Epoxy Resins; Glass; Humans; Hydrofluoric Acid; Materials Testing; Phosphates; Pliability; Potassium Compounds; Resin Cements; Silicon Compounds; Sound; Stress, Mechanical; Surface Properties; Water

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different surface treatments on the microtensile bond strength between a leucite reinforced glass-ceramic and composite resin.. Leucite reinforced ceramic blocks (n=24) were constructed using the hot pressing technique. The blocks were assigned to 4 groups, which received the following surface treatments: G1: hydrofluoric (HF) acid and silane; G2: silane alone; G3: HF acid and silane then dried with warm air (100 degrees C); G4: silane alone then dried with warm air (100 degrees C). Unfilled resin was applied, followed by composite resin. Specimens were prepared and loaded in tension to determine the microtensile bond strength. Failure modes were classified by stereo- and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Data was analysed using Kruskal-Wallis test followed by the Dunn's multiple range test.. The groups including the warm air step (G3 and G4) achieved a significantly stronger adhesion than G1 and G2. Pre-treatment of the surface with hydrofluoric acid in G1 resulted in significantly higher bond strength than G2. Failures were mostly cohesive in the luting resin for G1, G3 and G4 and mainly adhesive at the ceramic-resin interface in G2.. The method of application of silane to the ceramic surface can have a significant influence on the adhesion between the ceramic restoration and the resin cement. Enhancing the condensation reaction by drying the silane with a 100C warm air stream significantly improved the microtensile bond strength, possibly eliminating the need for the hydrofluoric acid etching step.

Topics: Acid Etching, Dental; Air; Aluminum Silicates; Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate; Carbon Compounds, Inorganic; Ceramics; Composite Resins; Dental Bonding; Dental Cements; Dental Materials; Dental Porcelain; Dental Stress Analysis; Hot Temperature; Humans; Hydrofluoric Acid; Materials Testing; Methacrylates; Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; Polyurethanes; Potassium Compounds; Silanes; Silicon Compounds; Stress, Mechanical; Surface Properties; Tensile Strength

Patient demand for aesthetic dentistry is steadily growing. Laminates and free metal restorations have evolved in an attempt to overcome the invasiveness nature of full veneer restorations. Although many different materials have been used for making these restorations, there is no single material that fits best for all purposes. Two groups of ceramic material (Feldspathic and IPS Empress II) and one group of laboratory composite (Gradia) discs (10 discs in each group; 4 mm in diameter and 2 mm in thickness) were prepared according to the manufacturer's instruction. The surface of ceramic discs were etched and silanized. In Gradia group, liquid primer was applied on composite surfaces. Thirty freshly extracted sound human molars and premolars were randomly divided into three groups. The enamel surface of each tooth was slightly flattened (0.3 mm) on the buccal or lingual side and then primed and cemented to the prepared discs with the aid of a dental surveyor. The finishing specimens were thermocycled between 5 degrees C and 55 degrees C for 2500 cycles and then prepared for shear bond strength testing. The resulting data were analyzed by one-way anova and Tukey HSD test. The fractured surfaces of each specimen were inspected by means of stereomicroscope and SEM. There is significant difference between the bond strength of materials tested. The mean bond strengths obtained with Feldspathic ceramic, IPS Empress II and Gradia were 33.10 +/- 4.31 MPa, 26.04 +/- 7.61 MPa and 14.42 +/- 5.82 MPa, respectively. The fracture pattern was mainly mixed for ceramic groups. More scientific evidence needed for standardization of bonding protocols.

Topics: Acid Etching, Dental; Adhesiveness; Aluminum Oxide; Aluminum Silicates; Bicuspid; Carbon Compounds, Inorganic; Cementation; Composite Resins; Dental Bonding; Dental Cements; Dental Enamel; Dental Porcelain; Dental Veneers; Humans; Lithium Compounds; Materials Testing; Methacrylates; Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; Molar; Potassium Compounds; Resin Cements; Shear Strength; Silanes; Silicon Compounds; Stress, Mechanical; Surface Properties; Temperature; Time Factors

Little information is available about the translucency of monolithic CAD/CAM materials.. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the translucency of restorative CAD/CAM materials and direct composite resins with respect to thickness and surface roughness.. In total, 240 disk-shaped specimens (12×14×1 mm and 12×14×2 mm) of 3 different CAD/CAM glass ceramics (CELTRA Duo, IPS e.max CAD, IPS Empress CAD), a fine-structure feldspathic ceramic (VITA Mark II), a hybrid ceramic (VITA Enamic), a resin nanoceramic composite resin (LAVA Ultimate), an experimental (CAD/CAM nanohybrid composite resin), 2 interim materials (Telio CAD; VITA CAD-Temp), and 3 direct composite resins (Tetric EvoCeram; Filtek Supreme XTE; Tetric EvoCeram Bulk Fill) were fabricated (n=10). After 3 different surface pretreatments (polished, rough SiC P1200, or SiC P500), absolute translucency and surface roughness were measured using spectrophotometry and tactile profilometry. The influence of material type, thickness, and roughness on absolute translucency was analyzed using a multivariate analysis, 1-way ANOVA, and the Tukey HSD post hoc test (P<.05). Pearson correlations and statistical hypothesis tests were used to assess the results (P<.05).. The effect of all tested parameters was significant among the materials (P<.05). The greatest influence on the measured translucency was thickness (partial eta squared ηP²=.988), closely followed by material (.982), and the pretreatment method (.835). The surface roughness was strongly influenced by the pretreatment method (.975) and type of material (.941).. Thickness and surface roughness are major factors affecting the absolute translucency of adhesively luted restorations.

Topics: Aluminum Silicates; Carbon Compounds, Inorganic; Ceramics; Color; Composite Resins; Computer-Aided Design; Dental Materials; Dental Polishing; Dental Porcelain; Esthetics, Dental; Humans; Light; Materials Testing; Nanocomposites; Potassium Compounds; Silicon Compounds; Spectrophotometry; Surface Properties

Zirconia complete-coverage crowns are being widely used as restorations because of their improved esthetic characteristics. Data about the enamel wear potential of this ceramic after chair side adjustments are sparse.. The purpose of this study was to investigate the 3-body wear of enamel opposing 3 types of ceramic (dense sintered yttrium-stabilized zirconia; Crystal Zirconia; DLMS) (Z), a lithium disilicate (IPS e-max CAD; Ivoclar Vivadent) (E), and a conventional low-fusing feldspathic porcelain (VitaVMK-Master; Vita Zahnfabrik) (P), treated to impart a rough, smooth, or glazed surface.. Twenty-four specimens of each of the zirconia and the lithium disilicate ceramic were sectioned from computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing blocks into rectangular plates (15×12×2 mm). Twenty-four specimens of the feldspathic porcelain were formed into disks (12 mm diameter) from powders compressed in a silicone mold. All specimens (n=72) were prepared according to the manufacturers' recommendations. Specimens of each ceramic group were placed into 1 of 3 groups: group R, rough surface finish; group S, smooth surface finish; and group G, glazed surface finish. A total of 9 groups with 8 specimens each were placed in a 3-body wear simulator, with standardized enamel specimens (n=72) acting as the substrate. The wear of the enamel specimens was evaluated after 50,000 cycles. The data were analyzed with 2-way ANOVA and the Tukey HSD multiple comparison test (α=.05).. The data showed that the smooth zirconia group (ZS) was associated with the least amount of enamel wear (1.26 ±0.55 mm(2)). The most antagonistic enamel wear was associated with the glazed groups ZG (5.58 ±0.66 mm(2)), EG (3.29 ±1.29 mm(2)), and PG (4.2 ±1.27 mm(2)).. The degree of enamel wear associated with monolithic zirconia was similar to conventional feldspathic porcelain. Smoothly polished ceramic surfaces resulted in less wear of antagonistic enamel than glazing.

Topics: Aluminum Silicates; Carbon Compounds, Inorganic; Ceramics; Computer-Aided Design; Dental Enamel; Dental Materials; Dental Polishing; Dental Porcelain; Diamond; Hot Temperature; Humans; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; Materials Testing; Potassium Compounds; Silicon Compounds; Stress, Mechanical; Surface Properties; Tooth Abrasion; Tooth Wear; Yttrium; Zirconium

Replacing glazing with polishing is still controversial in terms of the surface roughness of dental porcelains. This study investigated the polishing performance of a ceramic-polishing rubber wheel (CP-RW), which contains large uniform and rounded silicon carbide particles and small diamond particles, in improving the surface roughness of two feldspathic porcelains for sintering and CAD/CAM milling. Using a confocal laser scanning microscopy, the changes in the surface roughness parameters were evaluated before and after polishing or glazing for three surface treatment groups: SofLex polishing, CP-RW polishing, and Glazing. Regardless of the parameters, all treatments reduced roughness values (repeated measures ANOVA, p<0.05). The roughness values obtained after CP-RW polishing were lower than those obtained after SofLex polishing and glazing (2-way ANOVA, p<0.05). Polishing both ceramics with CP-RW made the surfaces smooth with the lowest roughness values in all parameters. The effect was dependent on the materials used.

Topics: Aluminum Silicates; Carbon Compounds, Inorganic; Computer-Aided Design; Dental Materials; Dental Polishing; Dental Porcelain; Diamond; Materials Testing; Potassium Compounds; Rubber; Silicon Compounds; Surface Properties

The veneering process of frameworks induces residual stresses and can initiate cracks when combined with functional stresses. The stress distribution within the veneering ceramic as a function of depth is a key factor influencing failure by chipping. This is a well-known problem with Yttria-tetragonal-zirconia-polycrystal based fixed partial dentures. The objective of this study is to investigate the influence of veneer thickness on the stress profile in zirconia- and metal-based structures.. The hole-drilling method, often used for engineering measurements, was adapted for use with veneering ceramic. The stress profile was measured in bilayered disc samples of 20 mm diameter, with a 1 mm thick zirconia or metal framework. Different veneering ceramic thicknesses were performed: 1 mm, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm and 3 mm.. All samples exhibited the same type of stress vs. depth profile, starting with compressive at the ceramic surface, decreasing with depth up to 0.5-1.0 mm from the surface, and then becoming compressive again near the framework, except for the 1.5 mm-veneered zirconia samples which exhibited interior tensile stresses. Stresses in the surface of metal samples were not influenced by veneer thickness. Variation of interior stresses at 1.2 mm from the surface in function of veneer thickness was inverted for metal and zirconia samples.. Veneer thickness influences in an opposite way the residual stress profile in metal- and in zirconia-based structures. A three-step approach and the hypothesis of the crystalline transformation are discussed to explain the less favorable residual stress development in zirconia samples.

Topics: Acid Etching, Dental; Aluminum Oxide; Aluminum Silicates; Carbon Compounds, Inorganic; Ceramics; Chromium Alloys; Computer-Aided Design; Dental Etching; Dental Polishing; Dental Porcelain; Dental Stress Analysis; Dental Veneers; Hot Temperature; Humans; Hydrofluoric Acid; Materials Testing; Mechanical Phenomena; Metal Ceramic Alloys; Potassium Compounds; Silicon Compounds; Stress, Mechanical; Surface Properties; Thermodynamics; Yttrium; Zirconium

This study compared enamel wear against low-fusing porcelain (Procera All-Ceramic) with the wear against feldspathic porcelain (Ceramco) and gold alloy (Olympia). Human enamel abraders were polished to a 3 microns variance on silicon carbide paper. Five enamel abraders were abraded against five disks that were fabricated from (1) gold alloy polished to 1 micron variance, (2) autoglazed feldspathic porcelain, and (3) autoglazed low-fusing porcelain. The enamel sample was tested in human saliva in a wear machine with a constant load of 1 pound during 10,000 rotational cycles. The amount of wear was determined with a stereomicroscope at magnification x64. Significant differences in mean enamel wear were found when abraded against Olympia gold (9 microns), Procera All-Ceramic (60 microns), and Ceramco feldspathic porcelain (230 microns). Significant differences in restorative material wear were found between Olympia gold (0.32 microns) and the porcelain materials, Procera All-Ceramic (4.3 microns) and Ceramco feldspathic porcelain (3.7 microns).

Topics: Aluminum Silicates; Carbon; Carbon Compounds, Inorganic; Dental Enamel; Dental Porcelain; Gold Alloys; Humans; Potassium Compounds; Rotation; Saliva; Silicon Compounds; Surface Properties; Tooth Abrasion

This study investigated the effectiveness of tempering and ion-exchange treatments on crack growth and bi-axial flexural strength of seven feldspathic porcelains. The results showed that tempering treatment was more effective in strengthening porcelain than was the ion-exchange process as measured by the bi-axial flexural strength. However, the results of initial crack size induced by a microhardness tester showed that ion-exchange yielded a surface that was more resistant to crack initiation than was that yielded by the tempering treatment. EDX and microprobe analyses showed that there was evidence of exchange between Na+ within the porcelain surface and K+ from the ion-exchange agent applied on the surface.

Topics: Aluminum Silicates; Carbon; Carbon Compounds, Inorganic; Chemical Phenomena; Chemistry, Physical; Cyanates; Cyanoacrylates; Dental Alloys; Dental Porcelain; Elasticity; Electron Probe Microanalysis; Hardness; Hot Temperature; Ion Exchange; Potassium; Potassium Compounds; Silicon; Silicon Compounds; Silicones; Sodium; Stress, Mechanical; Surface Properties; Thermodynamics