• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2021

PURPOSE. The study compared the color change, lightness, and translucency of hybrid resin ceramics exposed to toothbrush abrasion and surface treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Four hybrid ceramics [Lava Ultimate (LU), Vita Enamic (EN), Shofu HC (SH), and Crystal Ultra (CU)] were compared with a glass-ceramic (Vita Mark II) control. One hundred and twenty specimen blocks were prepared using a precision saw machine. Specimens in each material were divided into four subgroups based on the surface treatment (polishing or staining) and a storage medium (water or citric acid). Simulated tooth brushing with a mixture of 100 RDA (radioactive abrasives) with 0.3 ml distilled water was used for 3650 cycles (7300 strokes) for each specimen. Measurements for the color change, lightness, and translucency were measured after toothbrushing using a spectrophotometer. Statistical analysis compared outcomes using paired t-test, ANOVA, and Tukey post hoc test. RESULTS. The maximum color change was identified in SH (stained acid) [1.44 (0.40)], whereas the lowest was identified in EN (polished water) [0.66 (0.16)] material. The maximum and minimum loss of surface translucency was observed in SH (polished water) [12.3 (0.52)] and EN (stained acid) [6.5 (0.55)] specimens, respectively. Lastly, loss of lightness was the highest in VM (polished acid) [69 (0.95)], whereas the lowest was observed in CU (stained water) [56.7 (0.86)]. CONCLUSION. The comparison presented a significant effect of toothbrush abrasion on translucency and lightness of the hybrid resin ceramics. Color change was not significantly influenced irrespective of the storage medium employed. Surface staining demonstrated the preservation and stability of color and optical properties under the influence of toothbrush abrasion and chemical trauma.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.80-85
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• 2024

Background: This study aimed to compare and evaluate the marginal fit of nanocomposite computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) inlays. Three types of nanocomposite CAD/CAM blocks (HASEM, VITA Enamic, and Lava Ultimate) were used as materials. Methods: Class II disto-occlusal inlay restorations were prepared on a typodont mandibular right first molar using diamond rotary instruments. The inlays were fabricated using CAD/CAM technology and evaluated using the silicone replica technique to measure marginal gaps at five locations on each inlay. The data were analyzed by two-way analysis of variance and Tukey post hoc tests (α=0.05). Results: There were no significant differences in the marginal gaps based on the type of nanocomposite CAD/CAM inlay used (p=0.209). However, there was a significant difference in the marginal gaps between the measurement regions. The gingival region consistently exhibited a larger marginal gap than the axial and occlusal regions (p<0.001). Conclusion: Within the limitations of this in vitro study, the measurement location significantly influenced the marginal fit of class II disto-occlusal inlay restorations. However, there were no significant differences in the marginal gaps among the different types of CAD/CAM blocks. Furthermore, the overall mean marginal fits of the class II disto-occlusal inlay restorations made with the three types of nanocomposite CAD/CAM blocks were within the clinically acceptable range.

• 대한치과재료학회지
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.151-161
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 다양한 두께와 색조를 가진 레진 -나노세라믹 CAD-CAM block(RNB)의 시편을 이용하여 광중합 시 시편을 투과하는 광자의 수와 시편을 통과하는 빛의 양에 영향을 미칠 수 있는 반투명도 지수를 측정하고, 시편 하방의 이원중합 레진시멘트의 미세경도 측정을 통해 그 중합적 특성을 파악하였다. Lava Ultimate (3M/ESPE, St. Paul, MN, USA) 세라믹 시편을 A1, A2, A3색조 (HT (high translucency)와 LT (low translucency))로 각각 1, 2, 3, 4 mm 두께로 제작하였다 (n = 3). Photodiode detector (M1420, EG&G PARC, Princeton, NJ, U.S.A.)를 통해 시편을 통과하는 광자의 수를 측정하였고 spectrophotometer (SpectroPro-500, Acton Research, Acton, MA, U.S.A.)를 이용하여 시편의 반투명도 지수를 측정하였다. Stainless steel mold (6 mm 직경, 1 mm 두께)를 제작하여 이원중합 레진시멘트(Rely X ARC, 3M/ESPE, St. Paul, MN, USA)를 제조사의 지시대로 조작하여 적용 후 Mylar strip를 얹은 뒤 주입된 레진시멘트가 완전히 덮일 수 있도록 각 실험군의 시편을 위치시키고 광조사기로 40초간 광중합 하였다. 이후 24시간 동안 $37^{\circ}C$에 보관 후 미세경도를 측정하였다. 광자의 수는 HT, LT군에서 모두 세라믹 시편의 두께가 증가함에 따라 유의하게 감소하였고, A1 군이 A2군과 A3군에 비해 유의하게 적은 감소를 보였다 (p<0.05). 반투명도 지수는 HT, LT 그룹에서 시편의 두께가 증가함에 따라 유의하게 감소하였고 A1군이 A2군과 A3군에 비해 높은 값을 나타냈다 (p<0.05). HT, LT그룹 각각 두께가 증가함에 따라, 색조가 증가함에 따라 미세경도는 감소하였으며, 1 mm군과 4 mm군, 그리고 A1군과 A3군에서는 통계적으로 유의하게 감소하였다 (p<0.05).