• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제6권5호
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• pp.415-422
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• 2014

PURPOSE. The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the translucency of shaded zirconia allceramic systems. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Translucency of 3 different zirconia all-ceramic systems colored by different techniques was compared with a lithium disilicate glass-ceramic (IPS e.max Press). Square-shaped specimens with 0.5 mm thickness were fabricated from In-Ceram YZ, ICE Zirkon and Katana systems in A1, A2 and A3.5 shades according to Vitapan Classical shade tab (n=11). Specimens were then veneered and glazed with corresponding veneer ceramic recommended by each zirconia system manufacturer and the total thickness was set to 1.5 mm. Translucency measurements were performed with VITA Easyshade Compact spectrophotometer after each stage and translucency parameter was calculated. Data were statistically analyzed with repeated measures ANOVA and Tukey multiple comparison test. RESULTS. The control group was significantly more translucent than the zirconia systems (P<.05). ICE Zirkon cores showed the least translucency; neither In-Ceram YZ nor Katana systems were superior to each other in terms of translucency. Translucency of all specimens was decreased after veneering, and the translucency rankings were changed. CONCLUSION. Coloring technique did not have a significant effect on translucency of zirconia cores. Although zirconia systems were less translucent than lithium disilicate glass ceramic, they had partial translucency and there were translucency differences among the zirconia systems. Chroma affected the translucency of precolored zirconia cores.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제6권6호
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• pp.451-455
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• 2014

PURPOSE. The most common failure seen in restorations with a zirconia core is total or layered delamination of the ceramic veneer. In the present study, the shear bond strengths between veneering ceramics and colored zirconia oxide core materials were evaluated. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Zirconia discs ($15{\times}12{\times}1.6mm$) were divided into 11 groups of 12 discs each. Groups were colored according to the Vita Classic scale: A3, B1, C4, D2, and D4. Each group was treated with the recommended shading time for 3 s, or with prolonged shading for 60 s, except for the control group. Samples were veneered with 3 mm thick and 3.5 mm in diameter translucent ceramic and subjected to shear test in a universal testing machine with a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey's HSD tests were used for comparisons of the groups having the same shading times. A paired t-test was used for groups of the same color (3 s/60 s). RESULTS. Among the 11 groups investigated C4 (3 s) had the highest bond strength with a value of 36.40 MPa, while A3 (3 s) showed the lowest bond strength with a value of 29.47 MPa. CONCLUSION. Coloring procedures can affect zirconia/ceramic bond strength. However, the results also showed that bond strengths of all the investigated groups were clinically acceptable.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제3권4호
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• pp.221-228
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• 2011

PURPOSE. Veneering porcelain might be delaminated from underlying zirconia-based ceramics. The aim of this study was the evaluation of the effect of different surface treatments and type of zirconia (white or colored) on shear bond strength (SBS) of zirconia core and its veneering porcelain. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Eighty zirconia disks (40 white and 40 colored; 10 mm in diameter and 4 mm thick) were treated with three different mechanical surface conditioning methods (Sandblasting with $110{\mu}m$ $Al_2O_3$ particle, grinding, sandblasting and liner application). One group had received no treatment. These disks were veneered with 3 mm thick and 5 mm diameter Cercon Ceram Kiss porcelain and SBS test was conducted (cross-head speed = 1 mm/min). Two and one way ANOVA, Tukey's HSD Past hoc, and T- test were selected to analyzed the data (${\alpha}=0.05$). RESULTS. In this study, the factor of different types of zirconia ceramics (P=.462) had no significant effect on SBS, but the factors of different surface modification techniques (P=.005) and interaction effect (P=.018) had a significant effect on SBS. Within colored zirconia group, there were no significant differences in mean SBS among the four surface treatment subgroups (P=0.183). Within white zirconia group, "Ground group" exhibited a significantly lower SBS value than "as milled" or control (P=0.001) and liner (P=.05) groups. CONCLUSION. Type of zirconia did not have any effect on bond strength between zirconia core and veneer ceramic. Surface treatment had different effects on the SBS of the different zirconia types and grinding dramatically decreased the SBS of white zirconia- porcelain.

• 대한치과기공학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.271-280
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• 2013

Purpose: This study was to assess the effect of surface and heat treatment on the bond strength of veneering ceramics to zirconia. Methods: The specimens were divided into 7 groups according to surface treatment and heat treatment conditions prior to porcelain application. ten specimens from each group were subjected to a 3-point flexural test. In addition the influence of surface and heat treatment on surface roughness values and phase transformation of zirconia was evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed with one-way ANOVA and post hoc Tukey's test. Results: Bond strength ranged from $20.67{\pm}3.13MPa$ to $32.69{\pm}4.52$. Bond strength of surface treatment group was lower than that of control group but only $Al_2O_3$ sandblasting group was significant difference. Bond strength of heat treatment group was higher than that of surface treatment group but there was no statistical significance. Conclusion: Bond strength of veneering ceramics to zirconia was affected by surface and heat treatment.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제7권5호
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• pp.368-374
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• 2015

PURPOSE. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of abutment shade, ceramic thickness, and coping type on the final shade of zirconia all-ceramic restorations. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Three different types of disk-shaped zirconia coping specimens (Lava, Cercon, Zirkonzahn: ${\phi}10mm{\times}0.4mm$) were fabricated and veneered with IPS e.max Press Ceram (shade A2), for total thicknesses of 1 and 1.5 mm. A total of sixty zirconia restoration specimens were divided into six groups based on their coping types and thicknesses. The abutment specimens (${\phi}10mm{\times}7mm$) were prepared with gold alloy, base metal (nickel-chromium) alloy, and four different shades (A1, A2, A3, A4) of composite resins. The average $L^*$, $a^*$, $b^*$ values of the zirconia specimens on the six abutment specimens were measured with a dental colorimeter, and the statistical significance in the effects of three variables was analyzed by using repeated measures analysis of variance (${\alpha}$=.05).The average shade difference (${\Delta}E$) values of the zirconia specimens between the A2 composite resin abutment and other abutments were also evaluated. RESULTS. The effects of zirconia specimen thickness (P<.001), abutment shade (P<.001), and type of zirconia copings (P<.003) on the final shade of the zirconia restorations were significant. The average ${\Delta}E$ value of Lava specimens (1 mm) between the A2 composite resin and gold alloy abutments was higher (close to the acceptability threshold of 5.5 ${\Delta}E$) than th ose between the A2 composite resin and other abutments. CONCLUSION. This in-vitro study demonstrated that abutment shade, ceramic thickness, and coping type affected the resulting shade of zirconia restorations.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제7권6호
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• pp.454-459
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• 2015

PURPOSE. To determine whether the fracture strengths and failure types differed between metal and zirconia frameworks veneered with pressable or layering ceramics. MATERIALS AND METHODS. A phantom molar tooth was prepared and duplicated in 40 cobalt-chromium abutments. Twenty metal (IPS d.SIGN 15, Ivoclar, Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein) and 20 zirconia (IPS e.max ZirCAD, Ivoclar) frameworks were fabricated on the abutments. Each framework group was randomly divided into 2 subgroups according to the veneering material: pressable and layering ceramics (n=10). Forty molar crowns were fabricated, cemented onto the corresponding abutments and then thermocycled ($5-55^{\circ}C$, 10,000 cycles). A load was applied in a universal testing machine until a fracture occurred on the crowns. In addition, failure types were examined using a stereomicroscope. Fracture load data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey HSD post-hoc tests at a significance level of 0.05. RESULTS. The highest strength value was seen in metal-pressable (MP) group, whereas zirconia-pressable (ZP) group exhibited the lowest one. Moreover, group MP showed significantly higher fracture loads than group ZP (P=.015) and zirconia-layering (ZL) (P=.038) group. No significant difference in fracture strength was detected between groups MP and ML, and groups ZP and ZL (P>.05). Predominant fracture types were cohesive for metal groups and adhesive for zirconia groups. CONCLUSION. Fracture strength of a restoration with a metal or a zirconia framework was independent of the veneering techniques. However, the pressing technique over metal frameworks resisted significantly higher fracture loads than zirconia frameworks.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.187-197
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• 2013

PURPOSE. The purpose of this study was to evaluate various core designs on stress distribution within zirconia crowns. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Three-dimensional finite element models, representing mandibular molars, comprising a prepared tooth, cement layer, zirconia core, and veneer porcelain were designed by computer software. The shoulder (1 mm in width) variations in core were incremental increases of 1 mm, 2 mm and 3 mm in proximal and lingual height, and buccal height respectively. To simulate masticatory force, loads of 280 N were applied from three directions (vertical, at a $45^{\circ}$ angle, and horizontal). To simulate maximum bite force, a load of 700 N was applied vertically to the crowns. Maximum principal stress (MPS) was determined for each model, loading condition, and position. RESULTS. In the maximum bite force simulation test, the MPSs on all crowns observed around the shoulder region and loading points. The compressive stresses were located in the shoulder region of the veneer-zirconia interface and at the occlusal region. In the test simulating masticatory force, the MPS was concentrated around the loading points, and the compressive stresses were located at the 3 mm height lingual shoulder region, when the load was applied horizontally. MPS increased in the shoulder region as the shoulder height increased. CONCLUSION. This study suggested that reinforced shoulder play an essential role in the success of the zirconia restoration, and veneer fracture due to occlusal loading can be prevented by proper core design, such as shoulder.

• 대한치과기공학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.351-356
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• 2010

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the fracture strength between the core and veneering ceramic according to 2 core materials, In-Ceram Alumina and In-Ceram Zirconia, fabricated by electro ceramic layering technique. 2 different fixed partial denture cores of three units were veneered by veneering ceramic(Ceranion, Noritake) (n=10). Methods: The fracture strengths between the core and veneering ceramic were measured through the 3 point bending test. The interfaces between the core and veneering ceramic were observed with the X-ray dot mapping of EPMA. Results: The result of fracture strength was observed that IZP group, In-Ceram Zirconia core, had higher fracture strength. IPA group, In-Ceram Alumina core, had fracture strength of 359.9(${\pm}$86.2) N. IZP group, In-Ceram Zirconia core, had fracture strength of 823.2(${\pm}$243.0) N. X-ray dot mapping observation showed that a major element in the core and veneering ceramic of IPA group was alumina and silica, respectively. No binder was observed in interfaces between the core and veneering ceramic, and no ion diffusion or transition was observed between the core and veneering ceramic. However, apparent ion diffusion or transition was observed between the core and veneering ceramic of IZP group.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.143-150
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• 2010

연구목적: 본 연구의 목적은 냉간 정수압 성형법 (cold isostatic press forming)을 이용한 새로운 지르코니아 블록의 제조와 이를 이용한 코어와 완전 도재관의 적합도를 비교 평가하여 임상적 이용 가능성을 평가 하고자 함이다. 연구 재료 및 방법:지르코니아 분말 (KZ-3YE Type A)을 단일 압축 성형하여 블록의 형태로 제작 한 후, 냉간 정수압 성형하여 블록을 제작하고, 성형이 끝난 지르코니아 블록은 $1040^{\circ}C$의 온도에서 반 소결하였다. 대조군은 상용 제품 ($Everest^{(R)}$, KAVO, Biberach/$Ri{\beta}$.)을 이용하였다. $1450{^{\circ}C}$의 온도에서 완전 소결된 실험군 블록과 대조군 블록의 수축률을 측정하고 비교하였다. CAD/CAM을 이용하여 총 21개의 코어를 제작하고 세 그룹으로 나누었다. Group I은 대조군 블록을 이용해 7개의 코어를 제작하고, Group II는 실험군 블록을 이용해 7개의 코어를 제작하였다. Group III은 실험군 블록을 이용해 7개의 코어를 제작하고 도재 ($Cerabien^{TM}$)를 축성하여 완전 도재관을 제작하였다. 제작된 코어와 완전 도재관을 모형에 합착한 후 레진으로 매몰하여 치관 장축의 협설과 근원심 방향을 따라 절단하고 지대치와 코어 사이의 변연 간격과 내부 축면 간격 그리고 내부 교합면 간격을 SEM ($S-4700^{(R)}$)을 이용해 측정하였다. 모든 측정값은 평균과 표준편차를 계산하고, one-way ANOVA test를 시행하여 실험 결과를 분석하였고, 95%유의 수준으로 검정하였다. 결과:실험군과 대조군 블록의 수축률을 측정한 결과 실험군 블록의 수축률은 19.00%였고, 대조군 블록의 수축률은 20.09%로 실험군 블록의 수축률이 더 낮은 것으로 나타났다. 적합도 측정 결과 변연 간격의 측정값에서 Group II의값($29.67{\pm}6.58 {\mu}m$)이 Group I의값($36.84 {\pm}7.18 {\mu}m$)보다 통계적으로 유의하게 작은 것으로 나타났다. 또한 Group II와 Group III의 값 사이에서는 유의한 차이가 없었다. 내부 측면 간격의 측정값에서 Group III의값($32.23{\pm}6.33 {\mu}m$)이 Group I와 Group II의내부측면간격의값($37.57{\pm}6.81{\mu}m$, $38.14{\pm}6.81{\mu}m$)보다 큰 것으로 나타났다. 각 부위의 간격 측정결과 내부 교합면 간격의 값이 변연 간격 및 내부 축면 간격의 값보다 유의하게 큰 것으로 나타났다. 결론: 현재 상용중인 대조군 블록과 비교하여 냉간 정수압 성형법으로 제조된 실험군 블록의 적합도는 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 변연 적합도는 실험군에서 더 우수하였으며 도재를 축성한 완전 도재관의 적합성이 약간 더 향상되는 경향을 보였다. 변연 적합도는 대조군과 실험군 모두에서 임상적으로 허용되는 양호한 수치를 보였다.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.140-149
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• 2014

본 연구에서는 지르코니아 에칭에 의한 표면변화가 지르코니아 코어와 도재 사이의 결합강도에 미치는 영향을 조사하기 위해 전단결합강도 실시하였고, 표면의 변화를 관찰하기 위한 SEM 측정, 에칭처리에 따른 지르코니아의 성분변화를 알아보기 위해 EDS 분석을 실시하였다. 그리고 구강상태에서 15~20년의 저온열화현상을 재현하기 위해 저온 열화 처리를 시행하여 전단결합강도 평가를 실시하여 다음과 같은 결과가 도출되었다. 1. 에칭처리를 시행하지 않은 시편과 에칭처리를 시행한 시편의 전단결합강도를 비교할 경우 에칭한 시편의 전단결합강도가 큰 것을 알 수 있다. 이는 에칭용액이 지르코니아코어 표면에 interlocking을 형성하여 기계적인 결합을 높여 주었을 것이라고 생각된다. 2. 전단결합강도의 결과(EZ>AEZ>NEZ>ANEZ)를 보았을 때 통계적으로는 유의한 차이를 보였으며, 저온열화처리를 하지 않고 에칭처리를 한 EZ군이 전단결합강도가 가장 큰 것을 알 수 있었다. 또한 파절 양상에서도 EZ군에서만 응집파절을 보여 가장 결합강도가 높다는 결과를 도출할 수 있다. 결론적으로 저온열화처리 여부에 관계없이 표면에칭처리를 한 시편의 전단결합강도가 큰 것으로 나타나 지르코니아 표면의 에칭처리로 인한 interlocking의 형성이 기계적인 결합을 향상시키는 요인이 되었다고 생각된다.