Abstract
Statement of problem
Minimal evidence is available concerning the appropriate thickness of each layer in
bilayered ceramic systems.
Purpose
The purpose of this in vitro study was to examine the effect of core-veneer thickness
ratios on the fatigue strength of a bonded bilayered ceramic system.
Material and methods
Specimens of Ivoclar Porcelain System (IPS) e.max lithium disilicate were fabricated
with core/veneer thicknesses of 0.5/1.0 mm, 0.75/0.75 mm, 1.0/0.5 mm, and 1.5/0.0
mm. All specimens were cemented to bases of a dentin-like material. Each specimen
was cyclically loaded by a 2-mm–diameter G10 piston in water. Loads ranging from 10
N to the target load were applied at a frequency of 20 Hertz for 500 000 cycles. If
cracked, the next specimen was cycled at a lower load; if not cracked, at a higher
load (step size of 25 N).
Results
Mean and standard deviations of fatigue loads for the different core thicknesses were
0.5-mm core 610.94 N ±130.11; 0.75-mm core 600.0 N ±132.80; 1.0-mm core 537.50 N ±41.67;
a Nd 1.5-mm core 501.14 N ±70.12. All veneered groups were significantly stronger
than the full thickness group (ANOVA, P<.001; 95% post hoc). Cone cracking was observed only in the 2 thinner core groups
(χ2 test, P<.05), possibly indicating residual stresses.
Conclusions
Results indicate that the addition of veneering porcelain to lithium disilicate cores
increases the fatigue strength of the biceramic system.
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Published online: December 08, 2015
Footnotes
Supported by Tylman grant G600262 from the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics.
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