• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.12-24
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• 2024

PURPOSE. This study aimed to evaluate the maximum vertical wear, volume wear, and surface characteristic of antagonist enamel, opposing monolithic zirconia or lithium disilicate crowns. MATERIALS AND METHODS. The study comprised 24 participants (n = 12), who were randomly allocated to receive either a 5 mol% Y-TZP or a lithium disilicate crown in positions which would oppose the natural first molar tooth. The contralateral first molar along with its antagonist was considered as the enamel opposing natural enamel control. Data collection was performed using an intraoral scanner and polyvinylsiloxane impression. The means of the maximum vertical loss and the volume loss at the occlusal contact areas of the crowns and the various natural antagonists were measured by 3D comparison software. A scanning electron microscope was subsequently used to assess the wear characteristics. RESULTS. The one-year results from 22 participants (n = 11) indicated no significant differences when comparing the zirconia crown's antagonist enamel (40.28 ± 9.11 ㎛, 0.04 ± 0.02 mm³) and the natural enamel wear (38.91 ± 7.09 ㎛, 0.04 ± 0.02 mm³) (P > .05). Also, there is no significant differences between lithium disilicate crown's antagonist enamel (47.81 ± 9.41 ㎛, 0.04 ± 0.02 mm³) and the natural enamel wear (39.11 ± 7.90 ㎛, 0.04 ± 0.02 mm³) (P > .05). CONCLUSION. While some studies suggested that monolithic zirconia caused less wear on opposing enamel than lithium disilicate, this study found similar wear levels to enamel for both materials compared to natural teeth.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.65-72
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• 2018

PURPOSE. The aim of this in vitro study was to investigate the fracture resistance under chewing simulation of implant-supported posterior restorations (crowns cemented to hybrid-abutments) made of different all-ceramic materials. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Monolithic zirconia (MZr) and monolithic lithium disilicate (MLD) crowns for mandibular first molar were fabricated using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing technology and then cemented to zirconia hybrid-abutments (Ti-based). Each group was divided into two subgroups (n=10): (A) control group, crowns were subjected to single load to fracture; (B) test group, crowns underwent chewing simulation using multiple loads for 1.2 million cycles at 1.2 Hz with simultaneous thermocycling between $5^{\circ}C$ and $55^{\circ}C$. Data was statistically analyzed with one-way ANOVA and a Post-Hoc test. RESULTS. All tested crowns survived chewing simulation resulting in 100% survival rate. However, wear facets were observed on all the crowns at the occlusal contact point. Fracture load of monolithic lithium disilicate crowns was statistically significantly lower than that of monolithic zirconia crowns. Also, fracture load was significantly reduced in both of the all-ceramic materials after exposure to chewing simulation and thermocycling. Crowns of all test groups exhibited cohesive fracture within the monolithic crown structure only, and no abutment fractures or screw loosening were observed. CONCLUSION. When supported by implants, monolithic zirconia restorations cemented to hybrid abutments withstand masticatory forces. Also, fatigue loading accompanied by simultaneous thermocycling significantly reduces the strength of both of the all-ceramic materials. Moreover, further research is needed to define potentials, limits, and long-term serviceability of the materials and hybrid abutments.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제57권4호
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• pp.321-327
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• 2019

목적: 본 연구는 단일구조 지르코니아 크라운의 소결 후 소성 과정이 변연 및 내면 적합도에 미치는 영향에 대하여 3차원으로 평가해 보고자 하였다. 재료 및 방법: 타이타늄 지대치 모형을 제작하여 10개의 단일구조 지르코니아 크라운을 제작하였다. 제작된 단일구조 지르코니아 크라운을 소결 한 상태를 대조군으로, 소결 후 광택을 위해 추가적인 소성단계를 거친 후를 실험군으로 설정하였다. 각 군에서 triple-scan protocol을 이용하여 협설과 근원심으로 단면을 형성하고 변연 및 내면 적합도를 계측하여 통계 분석하였으며, 삼차원 표면 비교를 시행하였다 (${\alpha}=.05$). 결과: 변연과 내면 적합도를 분석한 결과 근심 축벽에서 대조군($32.0{\pm}24.3{\mu}m$)과 실험군 간($17.0{\pm}10.8{\mu}m$)의 통계적 유의한 차이가 있었고 (P < .020), 원심 축벽에서 대조군($60.2{\pm}24.3{\mu}m$)과 실험군($71.8{\pm}21.5{\mu}m$)간의 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다 (P < .01). 나머지 측점지점에서는 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 없었다. 결론: 단일구조 지르코니아 크라운에서의 소결 후 추가적인 소성은 내면의 변형에 큰 영향을 미치지 않았고 임상적으로 허용 가능한 범위에 있었다.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.127-135
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• 2021

Purpose. The aim of this study is to compare the hardness according to the conditions of metal alloys. Moreover, the correlation between the cast crown hardness before and after wear testing and the degree of wear for each dental alloy was assessed. Materials and Methods. Cast crowns of three metal alloys (Co-Cr, gold, and Ni-Cr alloys) opposing smooth-surface monolithic zirconia were used. The Vickers microhardness of the ingot (which did not undergo wear testing) and the cast crown before and after wear testing were measured for each alloy. Two-way ANOVA and Scheffé tests were used to compare the measured hardness values. Moreover, the Pearson correlation coefficient was used to evaluate the relationship between the surface hardness and the wear of the cast crown (α=.05). Results. There was no significant difference in the hardness before and after wear testing for the gold alloy (P>.05); however, the hardness of the worn surface of the cast crown increased compared to that of the cast crown before the wear tests of Ni-Cr and Co-Cr alloys (P<.05). Furthermore, there was no correlation between the wear and hardness of the cast crown before and after wear testing for all three metal alloys (P>.05). Conclusion. There was a significant difference in hardness between dental alloys under the same conditions. No correlation existed between the surface hardness of the cast crown before and after wear testing and the wear of the cast crown.

• 대한치과기공학회지
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.187-193
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• 2019

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare two-dimensional fitness of the monolithic zirconia prosthesis by using different type of scanner. Methods: No. 26 abutment tooth of FDI system was selected for the study. Using the extraoral scanner and intraoral scanner, the abutment tooth was scanned 10 times and the scanned files were saved as STL files. CAD/CAM system was used to produce the monolithic zirconia prosthesis. marginal and internal gap of the monolithic zirconia prosthesis were measured by digital microscope(x160) and applied silicone replica technique was applied. t-test, a statistical software, was used to perform data analysis. Results: Marginal gap $mean{\pm}SD$ of the monolithic zirconia prosthesis was $33{\pm}7.5{\mu}m$ with extra oral scanner and $34.7{\pm}11.1{\mu}m$ with intraoral scanner. axial gap mean was $40.5{\pm}3.5{\mu}m$ with extra oral scanner and $44.6{\pm}11.6{\mu}m$ with intraoral scanner. occlusal gap mean was $110.1{\pm}25.4{\mu}m$ with extra oral scanner and $64{\pm}9.7{\mu}m$ with intraoral scanner. Conclusion: In this study, fabricating zirconia prosthesis with different type of scanner was clinically applicable.

• 대한치과기공학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.83-93
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• 2012

Purpose: The objective of this study is to find out physical properties and the flexural strength changed by the low temperature degradation of the block which is needed to make bio-prosthetic dentistry which is better than feldspar affiliated ceramic made by building up ceramic powder and also to apply this to the clinical use of zirconia monolithic all-ceramic crown. Methods: Flexural strength of each sample was evaluated before and after the Low Temperature Degradation, and physical properties of the Tetra Zirconia Block containing 3mol % was evaluated as well. The average and standard deviation of each experimental group were came out of the evaluation. Statistical package for social science 18.0 was used for statistics. Results: The average density of the monolithic all-ceramic crown was $6.0280{\pm}0.0147g/cm$, the relative density was 99.01 %. When the sample was sintered at $1480^{\circ}C$ the diameter of average particle was $396.62{\pm}33.71nm$. All the samples had no monolithic peak after XRD evaluation but only had tetragonal peak. There were statistically significant differences in the result of flexural strength of the samples evaluated after and before the low temperature degradation, the flexural strength before the low temperature degradation was $1747.40{\ss}{\acute{A}}$, at the temperature of $130^{\circ}C$ the flexural strength after the low temperature degradation was 1063.99MPa (p<0.001). There was statistically significant difference in the result of strength of 1020.07MPa after the low temperature degradation at the temperature of $200^{\circ}C$ (p<0.001). Conclusion: The block which was made for this evaluation possesses such an excellent strength among dental restorative materials that it is thought to have no problems to use for tetragonal zirconia polycrystal.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.79-84
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• 2018

PURPOSE. All-ceramic restorations required extensive tooth preparation. The purpose of this in vitro study was to investigate a minimally invasive preparation and thickness of monolithic zirconia crowns, which would provide sufficient mechanical endurance and strength. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Crowns with thickness of 0.2 mm (group 0.2, n=32) or of 0.5 mm (group 0.5, n=32) were milled from zirconia and fixed with resin-based adhesives (groups 0.2A, 0.5A) or zinc phosphate cements (groups 0.2C, 0.5C). Half of the samples in each subgroup (n=8) underwent thermal cycling and mechanical loading (TCML)(TC: $5^{\circ}C$ and $55^{\circ}C$, $2{\times}3,000cycles$, 2 min/cycle; ML: 50 N, $1.2{\times}10^6cycles$), while the other samples were stored in water ($37^{\circ}C/24h$). Survival rates were compared (Kaplan-Maier). The specimens surviving TCML were loaded to fracture and the maximal fracture force was determined (ANOVA; Bonferroni; ${\alpha}=.05$). The fracture mode was analyzed. RESULTS. In both 0.5 groups, all crowns survived TCML, and the comparison of fracture strength among crowns with and without TCML showed no significant difference (P=.628). Four crowns in group 0.2A and all of the crowns in group 0.2C failed during TCML. The fracture strength after 24 hours of the cemented 0.2 mm-thick crowns was significantly lower than that of adhesive bonded crowns. All cemented crowns provided fracture in the crown, while about 80% of the adhesively bonded crowns fractured through crown and die. CONCLUSION. 0.5 mm thick monolithic crowns possessed sufficient strength to endure physiologic performance, regardless of the type of cementation. Fracture strength of the 0.2 mm cemented crowns was too low for clinical application.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제54권3호
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• pp.210-217
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• 2016

목적: 본 연구의 목적은 실제 환자에서 디지털 구강스캐너로 모형 없이 제작한 보철물의 변연 및 내면 적합도를 평가하는 것이다. 대상 및 방법: 전향적 임상시험으로 시행한 본 예비 연구는 총 11개의 수복물을 대상으로 하였다. 구강스캐너(TRIOS, 3shape, Copenhagen, Denmark)로 디지털 구강인상을 채득한 후, 캐드 디자인 및 밀링 가공 과정을 통해 전부지르코니아 수복물을 제작하였다. 완성된 지르코니아관을 환자 구강 내에 시적하였고, 레플리카 술식으로 보철물-지대치 복제물을 얻었다. 이를 근원심, 협설 방향으로 잘라 변연오차, 변연간극과 축벽부, 선각부, 교합면부의 내면간극을 측정하였다. 통계처리는 Kruskal-Wallis 검정과 Mann-Whitney U 검정을 이용하여 통계적 유의성을 분석하였다(${\alpha}=.05$). 결과: 복제물을 통한 적합도 분석 결과, 근원심, 협설 절편 사이에는 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 없었다(P>.05). 변연간극에 불일치가 있었으며, 변연 오차가 변연간극 보다 컸다(P<.01). 결론: 본 연구의 한계 내에서, 구강스캐너로 모형 없이 제작한 전부지르코니아 수복물의 적합도는 임상적으로 허용할만한 결과를 보였다. 그러나 지르코니아관의 변연부위가 과풍융되는 경향이 있었으므로 주의 깊은 임상 적용 및 추적 연구가 요구된다.

• 대한치과기공학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.231-237
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• 2014

Purpose: This study was performed fracture strength test by conducted change of abutment and coping shape for suggesting monolithic all ceramic crown which has thin thickness and superior strength of the occlusal surface. Methods: The specimens on the four kinds abutment was made according to thickness of occlusal surface and angle of axis surface. And All ceramic coping specimens of 6 different kinds was made by the CAD/CAM Method. Compression strength test using the UTM and the verification of compression-stress situation using the 3D finite element method were conducted under optimum conditions. Results: 516C specimen was showed the strongest compression-fracture strength, followed by 516FR, 516F45, specimens. Did not show significant differences between 516FR and 516F45. 516C of the universal testing machine the specimen's surface that are within the vertical load is small, finite element method of a uniformly distributed load, so the value received suggests otherwise. Conclusion: In conclusion, abutments of monolithic ziconia ceramic when having a same thickness of the occlusal, as the angle of occlusal edge is small, the stress is well dispersed and it can endure well in the fracture.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제60권2호
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• pp.135-142
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• 2022

목적: 이번 연구의 목적은 단일구조 지르코니아(monolithic zirconia) 크라운의 서로 다른 부위에서, 감소된 지르코니아의 두께가 파절 저항성에 미치는 복합적인 영향을 평가하기 위한 것이다. 재료 및 방법: 실험을 위해 7개의 니켈-크롬 다이를 제작하였다. 다이는 하악 제 1대구치를 치아 형성한 지대치 3D 모델을 바탕으로 제작되었다. 지대치는 1.5 mm 교합면 삭제를 시행하였고, 변연은 1.0 mm의 deep chamfer로 형성하였다. 이 지대치 형태를 바탕으로 지르코니아 블록(Luxen Zirconia)를 사용하여, 교합면 두께는 0.3 mm, 0.5 mm, 1.5 mm, 축면 두께는 0.3 mm, 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm로 설정한 63개의 지르코니아 크라운을 제작하였다. 이 크라운은 니켈 크롬 다이에 레진 시멘트를 이용하여 접착하였다. 그 다음, electronic universal testing machine을 사용하여 크라운이 파절될 때까지 load-to fracture 시험을 진행하였다. 이후 scanning electron microscope (SEM)를 사용하여 크라운의 파절 형태를 관찰하였다. 통계 분석을 위해 Two-way ANOVA 방법을 사용하였고, 이에 대하여 Tuckey HSD test로 사후 검정을 시행하였다(P < .05). 결과: 모든 지르코니아 크라운의 평균 파절 저항 값은 구치부의 평균 저작력보다 큰 값을 나타냈다. 또한 Two-way ANOVA 결과, 지르코니아 크라운의 교합면 두께와 축면 두께는 파절 저항에 통계적으로 유의한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다(P < .05). 그러나, 지르코니아의 축면 두께가 0.5 mm 이상일 때, 파절 저항에 미치는 영향은 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 나타난 파괴 양상은 균열의 전파 양상에 따라 크라운의 부분 파절 또는 완전 파절로 나타났다. 결론: 이번 연구의 한계 내에서, 극도로 감소된 두께를 가진 CAD-CAM 단일구조 지르코니아 크라운은 구치부 교합력을 견딜 수 있는 적절한 파절 저항을 보였다. 또한, 지르코니아 크라운의 교합면 두께와 축면 두께는 파절 저항에 유의미한 영향을 나타냈으며 복합적인 결과를 보였다.