Abstract
Laboratory studies have demonstrated satisfactory fracture resistance of all-ceramic crowns placed using a conventional resin-composite luting material and a dentine bonding system. This study investigated the fracture resistance of teeth restored with dentine-bonded ceramic crowns luted with a self-etching luting material. Standardized preparations were carried out on two groups of ten sound, unrestored, maxillary premolar teeth. Ceramic crowns were constructed, their internal surfaces etched and placed using two luting system combinations. Compressive fracture resistance was determined for each group using a Universal Testing Machine. Mean compressive fracture resistance of 890 (222) N and 760 (271) N were recorded for the RelyX Unicem Aplicap and Mirage groups, respectively. There was no significant difference in the mean compressive fracture resistance of the restored teeth in both groups (P
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 185-8 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | The European journal of prosthodontics and restorative dentistry |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 4 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2006 |