Bond strength of restoration materials used for dental ceramics repair

Aim. To assess the bond strength of composite material to ceramic surface of metal-ceramic-fixed dental prosthesis depending on the type of restoration systems used for chipped porcelain restorations. Methods. Bond strength of restoration material to porcelain coating surface were studied according to ISO 10477 issued at 01.10.2004. The surface of the ceramic-metal plates was polished by different methods depending on the restoration system used. Restorative material was applied using a template. Prepared samples were placed in a testing machine and loaded at a constant crosshead speed of 1±0.3 mm/min before separation, the load F at break was registered by an automatic recorder. Results. Similar bond strength results were revealed for restoration systems not requiring acid pickling of porcelain surface («Cimara», «Ceramic Repair») and restoration system including 9.5% hydrofluoric acid «Porcelain etch & silane»: 17.993, 17.774 and 17.896 MPa respectively. Bond strength was much higher (25.278 MPa) if restoration system with 4% hydrofluoric acid was used. «Vertise™ Flow» restorative single-component material also provided significant bond strength - 24.315 MPa. Conclusion. The study showed the possibility of using a single-component restorative material to repair chipped porcelain tile coating metal-ceramic-fixed dental prostheses. For longer life of chipped porcelain tile coating restoration of dental prostheses, the use of restoration systems including 4% hydrofluoric acid is recommended.

chipping of porcelain tile coating metal-ceramic-fixed dental prostheses, restoration systems, 4% and 9.5% hydrofluoric acid