• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.221-230
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• 2006

Recently, the need for esthetic results has increased the interest for all-ceramic crown prosthesis. Furthermore, the development of zirconium core via CAD/CAM system has allowed the all ceramic restorations to be applied to almost all fixed prosthesis situations. But, the increased strength has been reported to increase in proportion with the bond strength of cement, and recently, the tribochemical system which increases the bond strength through, silica coating and silanization has been introduced. The purpose of this study was to compare the $Rocatec^{TM}$ system and $CoJet^{TM}$ system with the traditional acid etching and silanization method of the irconium based ceramic. The surface character was observed via SEM(X2000), and the bond strength with the resin cement were measured. 50 In-Ceram Zirconia (Adens, Korea) discs were fabricated and embedded in resin, group 1 was treated with glass-bead blasting and cleaning, group 2 was treated with 20% HF for 10 minutes and silanized, group 3 was treated with the $Rocatec^{TM}$ system, and group 4 was treated with the $CoJet^{TM}$ system. Each group was comprised of 10 specimens. The specimens were cemented to a $3mm{\times}5mm$ resin block with Super-Bond C&B. The shear bond strength was measured with the $Instron^{(R)}$ 8871 at a crosshead speed of 0.5mm/min. The results were as follows. 1. According to SEM results, there were little difference between group 1 & group 2, but in group 3 and 4, silica coating was detected and there was increase in surface roughness. 2. The shear bond strength decreased in the order of group 3(46.28MPa), group 4(42.04MPa), group 2(31.56MPa), and group 1(27.46MPa). 3. There was significant differnce between group 1&2 and group 3&4(p<0.05). From the results above, it can be considered that the conventional method of acid etching and silane treatment cannot increase the bond strength with resin cements, and that by applying the tribochemical system of $Rocatec^{TM}$ system and $CoJet^{TM}$ system, we can achieve a stronger all ceramic restoration. Further studies on surface treatments to increase the bond strength are thought to be needed.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제9권5호
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• pp.387-393
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• 2017

PURPOSE. Beverages may affect the translucency of esthetic dental restorative materials.The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of coffee and red wine on the translucency of a PICN material with two translucency levels, and finished with different methods. MATERIALS AND METHODS. 2M2 high translucent and translucent VITA Enamic hybrid ceramic blocks were investigated. Rectangular specimens with the dimensions of $12mm{\times}14mm{\times}2mm$ were prepared. The specimens were finished and polished with different methods as suggested by the manufacturer. The translucency parameters of the specimens were evaluated before and after 24 hours, 7 days, and 28 days immersion in distilled water, coffee and red wine. Translucency parameters were measured using a portable spectrophotometer. RESULTS. At the end of 28 days, there was no statistically significant difference between the groups of specimens kept in coffee (P>.05). In the red wine groups, there was a statistically significant difference between the control group and all other groups (P<.05) at the end of 28 days. CONCLUSION. The translucency of hybrid ceramic for a restoration may not be important regarding the effects of coffee on translucency change because the specimens with different translucencies and finishing methods that were immersed to coffee had similar translucency parameters at the end of 28 days. The translucency of hybrid ceramic may be important in the case of red wine, however, since the results showed that highly translucent specimens exposed to red wine demonstrated better translucency parameters than specimens made from translucent blocks at the end of 28 days.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.120-127
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• 2019

PURPOSE. To determine wear amount of single molar crowns, made from four different restoratives, and opposing natural teeth through computerized fabrication techniques using 3D image alignment. MATERIALS AND METHODS. A total of 24 single crowns (N = 24 patients, age range: 18 - 50) were made from lithium disilicate (IPS E-max CAD), lithium silicate and zirconia based (Vita Suprinity CAD), resin matrix ceramic material (Cerasmart, GC), and dual matrix (Vita Enamic CAD) blocks. After digital impressions (Cerec 3D Bluecam, DentsplySirona), the crowns were designed and manufactured (Cerec 3, DentsplySirona). A dualcuring resin cement was used for cementation (Variolink Esthetic DC, Ivoclar). Then, measurement and recording of crowns and the opposing enamel surfaces with the intraoral scanner were made as well as at the third and sixth month follow-ups. All measurements were superimposed with a software (David-Laserscanner, V3.10.4). Volume loss due to wear was calculated from baseline to follow-up periods with Siemens Unigraphics NX 10 software. Statistical analysis was accomplished by Repeated Measures for ANOVA (SPSS 21) at = .05 significance level. RESULTS. After 6 months, insignificant differences of the glass matrix and resin matrix materials for restoration/enamel wear were observed (P>.05). While there were no significant differences between the glass matrix groups (P>.05), significant differences between the resin matrix group materials (P<.05) were obtained. Although Cerasmart and Enamic were both resin matrix based, they exhibited different wear characteristics. CONCLUSION. Glass matrix materials showed less wear both on their own and opposing enamel surfaces than resin matrix ceramic materials.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.204-209
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• 2012

치은연 하방에 치아 우식증이나 치아 파절이 발생했을 때, 치아를 탈구시켜 즉시 정출시키는 외과적 정출술을 이용한 치관 연장술은 자연치를 보존하고 추가적인 치주적 수술 없이 단기간에 심미적인 보철 치료를 가능하게 한다. 본 환자는 16세 남환으로 본원 보존과로부터 상악 좌측 중절치의 심미 수복을 위해 본원 보철과로 의뢰되었다. 상악 좌측 중절치는 근관치료가 되어 있었으며 치관-치근 파절로 인해 협측 치관 길이는 4mm였으며 구개측 판막을 열었을 때 근심 구개측 치경부 파절 범위는 치은 하방 3-4mm에 위치하였다. 외과적 정출술을 통한 치관연장술을 시행하였으며 경과 관찰 및 임시 치아의 단계를 거쳐 3개월 후에 전부 도재관으로 수복하여 만족할 만한 임상결과를 얻을 수 있었다.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제9권6호
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• pp.416-422
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• 2017

PURPOSE. To investigate the effect of reducing tooth preparation and ceramic thickness on fracture resistance of lithium disilicate crowns. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Specimen preparation included a standard complete crown preparation of a typodont mandibular left first molar with an occlusal reduction of 2 mm, proximal/axial wall reduction of 1.5 mm, and 1.0 mm deep chamfer (Group A). Another typodont mandibular first molar was prepared with less tooth reduction: 1 mm occlusal and proximal/axial wall reduction and 0.8 mm chamfer (Group B). Twenty crowns were milled from each preparation corresponding to control group (n=5) and conditioned group of simultaneous thermal and mechanical loading in aqueous environment (n=15). All crowns were then loaded until fracture to determine the fracture load. RESULTS. The mean (SD) fracture load values (in Newton) for Group A were 2340 (83) and 2149 (649), and for Group B, 1752 (134) and 1054 (249) without and with fatigue, respectively. Reducing tooth preparation thickness significantly decreased fracture load of the crowns at baseline and after fatigue application. After fatigue, the mean fracture load statistically significantly decreased (P<.001) in Group B; however, it was not affected (P>.05) in Group A. CONCLUSION. Reducing the amount of tooth preparation by 0.5 mm on the occlusal and proximal/axial wall with a 0.8 mm chamfer significantly reduced fracture load of the restoration. Tooth reduction required for lithium disilicate crowns is a crucial factor for a long-term successful application of this all-ceramic system.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.96-107
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• 2022

PURPOSE. Microstructural and physico-mechanical characterization of highly translucent zirconia, prepared by milling technology (CAD-CAM) and repeated firing cycles, was the main aim of this in vitro study. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Two groups of samples of two commercial highly-translucent yttria-stabilized dental zirconia, VITA YZ-HT^White (Group A) and Zolid HT + White (Group B), with dimensions according to the ISO 6872 "Dentistry - Ceramic materials", were prepared. The specimens of each group were divided into two subgroups. The specimens of the first subgroups (Group A₁ and Group B₁) were merely the sintered specimens. The specimens of the second subgroups (Group A₂ and Group B₂) were subjected to 4 heat treatment cycles. The microstructural features (microstructure, density, grain size, crystalline phases, and crystallite size) and four mechanical properties (flexural strength, modulus of elasticity, Vickers hardness, and fracture toughness) of the subgroups (i.e. before and after heat treatment) were compared. The statistical significance between the subgroups (A₁/A₂, and B₁/B₂) was evaluated by the t-test. In all tests, P values smaller than 5% were considered statistically significant. RESULTS. A homogenous microstructure, with no residual porosity and grains sized between 500 and 450 nm for group A and B, respectively, was observed. Crystalline yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia was exclusively registered in the X-ray diffractograms. The mechanical properties decreased after the heat treatment procedure, but the differences were not statistically significant. CONCLUSION. The produced zirconia ceramic materials can be safely (i.e., according to the ISO 6872) used in extensive fixed prosthetic restorations, such as substructure ceramics for three-unit prostheses involving the molar restoration and substructure ceramics for prostheses involving four or more units. Consequently, milling technology is an effective manufacturing technology for producing zirconia substructures for dental fixed all-ceramic prosthetic restorations.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.33-38
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• 2010

PURPOSE. Marginal fit is a very important factor considering the restoration's long-term success. However, adding porcelain to copings can cause distortion and lead to an inadequate fit which exposes more luting material to the oral environment and causes secondary caries. The purpose of this study was to compare the marginal fit of 2 different all-ceramic crown systems before and after porcelain veneering. This study was also intended to verify the marginal fit of crowns originated from green machining of partially sintered blocks of zirconia (Lava CAD/CAM system) and that of crowns obtained through machining of fully sintered blocks of zirconia (Digident CAD/CAM system). MATERIALS AND METHODS. 20 crowns were made per each system and the marginal fit was evaluated through a light microscope with image processing (Accura 2000) at 50 points that were randomly selected. Each crown was measured twice: the first measurement was done after obtaining a 0.5 mm coping and the second measurement was done after porcelain veneering. The means and standard deviations were calculated and statistical inferences among the 2 groups were made using independent t-test and within the same group through paired t-test. RESULTS. The means and standard deviations of the marginal fit were $61.52{\pm}2.88{\mu}m$ for the Digident CAD/CAM zirconia ceramic crowns before porcelain veneering and $83.15{\pm}3.51{\mu}m$ after porcelain veneering. Lava CAD/CAM zirconia ceramic crowns showed means and standard deviations of $62.22{\pm}1.78{\mu}m$ before porcelain veneering and $82.03{\pm}1.85{\mu}m$ after porcelain veneering. Both groups showed significant differences when analyzing the marginal gaps before and after porcelain veneering within each group. However, no significant differences were found when comparing the marginal gaps of each group before porcelain veneering and after porcelain veneering as well. CONCLUSION. The 2 all-ceramic crown systems showed marginal gaps that were within a reported clinically acceptable range of marginal discrepancy.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제51권1호
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• pp.33-38
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• 2013

교합평면은 시상면적인 치열궁 형태를 나타내는 것으로, 악구강계를 구성하는 요소의 하나인 교합을 형태적으로 구성한다. 본 증례에서는 생체의 정중 시상면에 대한 수평, 측방좌표를 교합기상에 재현하여 상하악 치아 및 결손부 치조제에 대한 좌우 동적인 위치관계 얻기 위해 Shilla system (Hamans, Tokyo, Japan)을 이용하여 교합평면을 재구성 하였다. 본 증례의 환자는 41세의 남자 환자로 상악 전치부 10본금속-도재 고정성국소의치 파절 및 탈락과 전반적인 치료를 주소로 내원하였다. 임상 검사, 방사선 검사, 모형분석을 통해 임플란트 식립을 동반한 완전구강회복술을 하기로 결정하였다. Gothic Arch device (Centrofix; AmannGirrbach GmbH, Germany)를 이용하여 악간관계를 채득하고 마운팅 후, Shilla system을 이용하여 기존 교합평면을 평가, 분석하여 진단 납형을 제작하였다. 이를 토대로 방사선 스텐트를 제작하여 임플란트 식립하였고, 진단 납형을 이용하여 임시수복물을 제작하였다. 임시 수복물의 형태 및 교합 양식을 재현하기 위해 맞춤 전방유도판을 제작하고, 교차 마운팅을 시행하였으며 최종 수복물은 지르코니아 코핑을 이용한 완전 도재관으로 제작하였다. 이상과 같이 전악수복환자에서 진단과 치료 과정에서 Shilla system을 이용하여 적절한 심미적, 기능적 수복 결과를 얻을 수 있었다.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제6권6호
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• pp.456-461
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• 2014

PURPOSE. Translucency and colour stability are two most important aspects for an aesthetic dental restoration. Glass ceramic restorations are popular amongst clinicians because of their superior aesthetic properties. In the last decade, zirconia has generated tremendous interest due to its favorable mechanical and biological properties. However, zirconia lacks the translucency that lithium disilicate materials possess and therefore has limitations in its use, especially in esthetically demanding situations. There has been a great thrust in research towards developing translucent zirconia materials for dental restorations. The objective of the study was to evaluate and compare the transmittance of a translucent variant of zirconia to lithium disilicate. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Two commercially available zirconia materials (conventional and high translucency) and 2 lithium disilicate materials (conventional and high translucency) with standardized dimensions were fabricated. Transmittance values were measured for all samples followed by a microstructural analysis using a finite element scanning electron microscope. One way analysis of variance combined with a Tukey-post hoc test was used to analyze the data obtained (P=.05). RESULTS. High translucency lithium disilicate showed highest transmittance of all materials studied, followed by conventional lithium disilicate, high translucency zirconia and conventional zirconia. The difference between all groups of materials was statistically significant. The transmittance of the different materials correlated to their microstructure analysis. CONCLUSION. Despite manufacturers' efforts to make zirconia significantly more translucent, the transmittance values of these materials still do not match conventional lithium disilicate. More research is required on zirconia towards making the material more translucent for its potential use as esthetic monolithic restoration.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.225-233
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• 2009

본 연구는 도재 수복물에 부착된 단결정 세라믹 브라켓의 전단접착강도와 파절양상에 열순환과 도재 수복물의 종류가 어떤 영향을 미치는지 알아보기 위해 시행되었다. 도재전장관에 사용되는 재료들 중 Ceramco 3, Empress II, Zi-ceram/Vintage ZR 세 가지를 선택하여 각 20개씩 총 60개의 시편을 원반형태(두께 2 mm, 직경 12 mm)로 제작하였다. 동일한 접착 술식으로 세라믹 브라켓을 부착한 후 열순환을 시행한 실험군과 시행하지 않은 대조군, 두 군으로 나누어 전단접착강도와 파절양상을 평가하였다. 열순환을 하지 않은 대조군의 전단접착강도는 Ceramco 3는 $7.06\;{\pm}\;1.76\;MPa$, Empress II는 $7.55\;{\pm}\;2.38\;MPa$ 그리고 Zi-ceram/Vintage ZR은 $7.19\;{\pm}\;1.38\;MPa$로 추천되는 전단접착 강도(6 - 8 MPa)에 적합한 강도를 보였으나 열순환을 시행한 실험군은 전단접착강도가 유의하게 감소하였으며(p < 0.05) 열순환 후의 전단접착강도는 Ceramco 3는 $4.88\;{\pm}\;1.00\;MPa$, Empress II는 $5.46\;{\pm}\;1.35\;MPa$ 그리고 Zi-ceram/Vintage ZR은 $4.84\;{\pm}\;1.01\;MPa$로 임상적으로 추천되는 것보다 다소 낮은 값을 보였다. 도재의 종류에 따른 전단접착강도에는 유의한 차이가 없었다. 파절양상은 대조군에서는 모두 브라켓 기저부와 접착제 사이에서 파절이 일어났으며, 실험군에서는 2개의 시편(Ceramco 3과 Zi-ceram/Vintage ZR군에서 각 1개)만이 접착제내 파절을 보였으며 28개의 시편은 브라켓 기저부와 접착제 사이에서 파절이 일어났다. 이상의 연구 결과에서 보았을 때 도재 수복물의 종류에 따른 차이는 없었으나 열순환에 의해 전단접착강도가 약화되므로 실제 임상에서 고려되어야 할 것이다.