• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제5권3호
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• pp.219-225
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• 2013

PURPOSE. Few studies have investigated the marginal accuracy of 3-unit zirconia fixed partial dentures (FPDs) fabricated by computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) system. The purpose of this study was to compare the marginal fit of zirconia FPDs made using two CAD/CAM systems with that of metal-ceramic FPDs. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Artificial resin maxillary central and lateral incisors were prepared for 3-unit FPDs and fixed in yellow stone. This model was duplicated to epoxy resin die. On the resin die, 15 three-unit FPDs were fabricated per group (45 in total): Group A, zirconia 3-unit FPDs made with the Everest system; Group B, zirconia 3-unit FPDs made with the Lava system; and Group C, metal-ceramic 3-unit FPDs. They were cemented to resin dies with resin cement. After removal of pontic, each retainer was separated and observed under a microscope (Presize 440C). Marginal gaps of experimental groups were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Duncan test. RESULTS. Mean marginal gaps of 3-unit FPDs were $60.46{\mu}m$ for the Everest group, $78.71{\mu}m$ for the Lava group, and $81.32{\mu}m$ for the metal-ceramic group. The Everest group demonstrated significantly smaller marginal gap than the Lava and the metal-ceramic groups (P<.05). The marginal gap did not significantly differ between the Lava and the metal-ceramic groups (P>.05). CONCLUSION. The marginal gaps of anterior 3-unit zirconia FPD differed according to CAD/CAM systems, but still fell within clinically acceptable ranges compared with conventional metal-ceramic restoration.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.16-22
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• 2014

목적: 본 연구의 목적은 동일한 모형에서 제작된 지르코니아 single 코핑과 3-unit 구조물의 변연 및 내면 적합도를 평가하는 것이다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 상악 우측 제2소구치가 상실되고 상악 제1소구치와 제2대구치가 지대치로 형성된 에폭시 모형(epoxy model)을 제작한 후 레이저 스캐너를 이용하여 스캔 하였다. CAD 소프트웨어를 이용하여 지르코니아 구조물을 디자인하고 CAM을 사용하여 지르코니아 single 코핑과 3-unit 구조물을 제작 하였다. 지르코니아 single 코핑은 상악 제1소구치, 제2대구치에서 각각 10개씩 제작 되었고 지르코니아 3-unit 구조물도 10개가 제작 되었다. 적합도 측정을 위하여 제작된 실리콘 복제(silicone replica)를 4등분하고 각 면의 측정 위치(P1, P2, P3, P4, P5)에서 디지털 현미경을 사용하여 적합도를 측정하였다. 각 위치에서 측정된 불일치 값들은 변연 불일치(MG, P1), 축 불일치(AG, P2와 P3의 평균), 교합 불일치(OG, P4와 P5의 평균)의 세 범주로 분류하였다. 결과: Single 코핑에서 변연 불일치의 범위는 18.47 - 40.54 ${\mu}m$, 축 불일치의 범위는 39.73 - 73.61 ${\mu}m$, 교합 불일치의 범위는 116.90 - 134.69 ${\mu}m$이었다. 3-unit 구조물에서 변연 불일치의 범위는 45.95 - 87.44 ${\mu}m$이고, 축 불일치의 범위는 23.78 - 57.00 ${\mu}m$이고, 교합 불일치는 99.89 - 131.06 ${\mu}m$이었다. 결론: 본 연구의 결과에 따르면 single 코핑에 비해 3-unit 구조물의 변연 불일치가 증가하였지만 임상학적 수용 범위(- 120 ${\mu}m$) 내에 있었으며 3-unit 구조물의 불일치 증가를 방지하기 위해서 더욱 균질한 지르코니아 블록 사용과 소결공정들을 조절해야 할 것이다.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.22-29
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• 2014

PURPOSE. This study aimed to investigate the potential clinical application of digitized silicone rubber impressions by comparing the accuracy of zirconia 3-unit fixed partial dentures (FPDs) fabricated from 2 types of data (working model and impression) obtained from a laser scanner. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Ten working models and impressions were prepared with epoxy resin and vinyl polysiloxane, respectively. Based on the data obtained from the laser scanner (D-700; 3Shape A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark), a total of 20 zirconia frameworks were prepared using a dental CAD/CAM system (DentalDesigner; 3shape A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark / Ener-mill, Dentaim, Seoul, Korea). The silicone replicas were sectioned into four pieces to evaluate the framework fit. The replicas were imaged using a digital microscope, and the fit of the reference points (P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, and P7) were measured using the program in the device. Measured discrepancies were divided into 5 categories of gaps (MG, CG, AWG, AOTG, OG). Data were analyzed with Student's t-test ($\alpha$=0.05), repeated measures ANOVA and two-way ANOVA (${\alpha}=0.05$). RESULTS. The mean gap of the zirconia framework prepared from the working models presented a narrower discrepancy than the frameworks fabricated from the impression bodies. The mean of the total gap in premolars (P=.003) and molars (P=.002) exhibited a statistical difference between two groups. CONCLUSION. The mean gap dimensions of each category showed statistically significant difference. Nonetheless, the digitized impression bodies obtained with a laser scanner were applicable to clinical settings, considering the clinically acceptable marginal fit ($120{\mu}m$).