• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.269-280
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• 2021

PURPOSE. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of thickness reduction and fatigue on the failure load of monolithic zirconia crowns. MATERIALS AND METHODS. 140 CAD-CAM fabricated crowns (3Y-TZP, inCorisTZI, Dentsply-Sirona) with different ceramic thicknesses (2.0, 1.5, 1.0, 0.8, 0.5 mm, respectively, named G2, G1.5, G1, G0.8, and G0.5) were investigated. Dies of a mandibular first molar were made of composite resin. The zirconia crowns were luted with a resin composite cement (RelyX Unicem 2 Automix, 3M ESPE). Half of the specimens (n = 14 per group) were mouth-motion-fatigued (1.2 million cycles, 1.6 Hz, 200 N/ 5 - 55℃, groups named G2-F, G1.5-F, G1-F, G0.8-F, and G0.5-F). Single-load to failure was performed using a universal testing-machine. Fracture modes were analyzed. Data were statistically analyzed using a Weibull 2-parameter distribution (90% CI) to determine the characteristic strength and Weibull modulus differences among the groups. RESULTS. Three crowns (21%) of G0.8 and five crowns (36%) of G0.5 showed cracks after fatigue. Characteristic strength was the highest for G2, followed by G1.5. Intermediate values were observed for G1 and G1-F, followed by significantly lower values for G0.8, G0.8-F, and G0.5, and the lowest for G0.5-F. Weibull modulus was the lowest for G0.8, intermediate for G0.8-F and G0.5, and significantly higher for the remaining groups. Fatigue only affected G0.5-F. CONCLUSION. Reduced crown thickness lead to reduced characteristic strength, even under failure loads that exceed physiological chewing forces. Fatigue significantly reduced the failure load of 0.5 mm monolithic 3Y-TZP crowns.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.114-125
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• 2023

PURPOSE. The aim of the study was to evaluate the optical properties of new generation (3Y-TZP) monolithic zirconia (MZ) with different abutment types and resin cement shades. MATERIALS AND METHODS. A1/LT MZ specimens were prepared (10 × 12 × 1 mm, N = 30) and divided into 3 groups according to cement shades as transparent (Tr), yellow (Y) and opaque (O). Abutment specimens were obtained from 4 different materials including zirconia (Group Z), hybrid (Group H), titanium (Group T) and anodized yellow titanium (Group AT). MZ and abutment specimens were then cemented. L^*, a^*, and b^* parameters were obtained from MZ, MZ + abutment, and MZ + abutment + cement. ∆E₀₀₁^* (between MZ and MZ + abutment), ∆E₀₀₂^* (between MZ and MZ + abutment + cement) and ∆E₀₀₃^* (between MZ + abutment and MZ + abutment + cement) values were calculated. Statistical analyses included 2-way ANOVA, Bonferroni, and Paired Sample t-Tests (P < .05). RESULTS. Abutment types and resin cements had significant effect on L^*, a^*, b^*, ∆E₀₀₁^*, ∆E₀₀₂^*, and ∆E₀₀₃^* values (P < .001). Without cementation, whereas zirconia abutment resulted in the least discoloration (∆E₀₀₁^* = 0.68), titanium abutment caused the most discoloration (∆E₀₀₁^* = 4.99). The least ∆E₀₀₂^* = 0.68 value was seen using zirconia abutment after cementation with yellow shaded cement. Opaque shaded cement caused the most color change (∆E₀₀₃^* = 5.24). Cement application increased the L^* values in all groups. CONCLUSION. The least color change with/without cement was observed in crown configurations created with zirconia abutments. Zirconia and hybrid abutments produced significantly lower ∆E₀₀₂^* and ∆E₀₀₃^* values in combination with yellow shaded cement. The usage of opaque shaded cement in titanium/anodized titanium groups may enable the clinically unacceptable ∆E₀₀^* value to reach the acceptable level.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.173-181
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• 2022

PURPOSE. This analysis aimed to evaluate the intaglio surface trueness, antagonist's wear volume loss, and fracture resistance of full-contour crowns of (Y, Nb)-stabilized fully-sintered zirconia (FSZ), 4 mol% or 5 mol% yttria-stabilized partially sintered zirconia (4YZ or 5YZ) with high-speed sintering. MATERIALS AND METHODS. A total of 42 zirconia crowns were separated into three groups: FSZ, 4YZ, and 5YZ (n = 14). The intaglio surface trueness of the crowns was evaluated at the inner surface, occlusal, margin, and axial areas and reported as root-mean-square, positive and negative average deviation. Half of the specimens were aged for 120,000 cycles in the chewing simulator, and the wear volume loss of antagonist was measured. Before and after chewing, the fracture load was measured for each group. The trueness values were analyzed with Welch's ANOVA, and the wear volume loss with the Kruskal-Wallis tests. Effect of the zirconia type and aging on fracture resistance of crowns was tested using two-way ANOVA. RESULTS. The intaglio surface trueness measured at four different areas of the crown was less than 50 ㎛, regardless of the type of zirconia. No significant P in wear volume loss of antagonists were detected among the groups (P > .05). Both the type of zirconia and aging showed statistically significant effects on fracture resistance (P < .05). CONCLUSION. The full-contour crowns of FSZ as well as 4YZ or 5YZ with high-speed sintering were clinically acceptable, in terms of intaglio surface trueness, antagonist's wear volume loss, and fracture resistance after simulated mastication.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제9권6호
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• pp.423-431
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• 2017

PURPOSE. The goal of this study was to evaluate the fracture resistances of various monolithic crowns fabricated by computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) with different thickness. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Test dies were fabricated as mandibular molar forms with occlusal reductions using CAD/CAM. With different occlusal thickness (1.0 or 1.5 mm), a polymer-infiltrated ceramic network (Enamic, EN), and zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate (Suprinity, SU and Celtra-Duo, CD) were used to fabricate molar crowns. Lithium disilicate (e.max CAD, EM) crowns (occlusal: 1.5 mm) were fabricated as control. Seventy crowns (n=10 per group) were bonded to abutments and stored in water for 24 hours. A universal testing machine was used to apply load to crown until fracture. The fractured specimens were examined with a scanning electron microscopy. RESULTS. The type of ceramics and the occlusal thickness showed a significant interaction. With a recommended thickness (1.5 mm), the SU revealed the mean load similar to the EM, higher compared with those of the EN and CD. The fracture loads in a reduced thickness (1.0 mm) were similar among the SU, CD, and EN. The mean fracture load of the SU and CD enhanced significantly when the occlusal thickness increased, whereas that of the EN did not. CONCLUSION. The fracture loads of monolithic crowns were differently influenced by the changes in occlusal thickness, depending on the type of ceramics. Within the limitations of this study, all the tested crowns withstood the physiological masticatory loads both at the recommended and reduced occlusal thickness.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.9.1-9.6
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• 2018

The objective of this case report is to introduce a simple technique for simultaneously taking a closed-mouth impression and functionally generated path (FGP) for a full coverage crown restoration. A monolithic zirconia crown was the restoration of choice. An alginate impression of the abutment tooth was taken to fabricate a custom-made closed-mouth impression tray covering the abutment tooth and the adjacent teeth. The tray had an FGP table and an abutment tray in cameo and intaglio surfaces, respectively. The impression was taken with silicone impression material after adjusting the abutment tray and inscribing the FGP using self-curing acrylic resins. Plaster casts were made from the impression, and a zirconia crown was fabricated. The crown was cemented to the abutment tooth with minimal adjustments. This simple technique resulted in a well-fitting crown that accounted for mandibular movements. Using the custom closed-mouth impression tray incorporating an FGP table simultaneously aids in fabricating an accurately fitting restoration that incorporates harmonious mandibular movements using a single impression capture.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.43-52
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• 2016

PURPOSE. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of full-coverage all-ceramic zirconia, lithium disilicate glass-ceramic, leucite glass-ceramic, or stainless steel crowns on antagonistic primary tooth wear. MATERIALS AND METHODS. There were four study groups: the stainless steel (Steel) group, the leucite glass-ceramic (Leucite) group, the lithium disilicate glass-ceramic (Lithium) group, and the monolithic zirconia (Zirconia) group. Ten flat crown specimens were prepared per group; opposing teeth were prepared using primary canines. A wear test was conducted over 100,000 chewing cycles using a dual-axis chewing simulator and a 50 N masticating force, and wear losses of antagonistic teeth and restorative materials were calculated using a three-dimensional profiling system and an electronic scale, respectively. Statistical significance was determined using One-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (P<.05). RESULTS. The Leucite group ($2.670{\pm}1.471mm^3$) showed the greatest amount of antagonist tooth wear, followed by in decreasing order by the Lithium ($2.042{\pm}0.696mm^3$), Zirconia ($1.426{\pm}0.477mm^3$), and Steel groups ($0.397{\pm}0.192mm^3$). Mean volume losses in the Leucite and Lithium groups were significantly greater than in the Steel group (P<.05). No significant difference was observed between mean volume losses in the Zirconia and Steel groups (P>.05). CONCLUSION. Leucite glass-ceramic and lithium disilicate glass-ceramic cause more primary tooth wear than stainless steel or zirconia.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.72-81
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• 2024

목적: 본 연구의 목적은 가철성 다이 시스템으로 제작된 작업 모형과 솔리드 작업 모형을 이용해 치과용 캐드캠 시스템(CAD/CAM)으로 제작된 지르코니아 3본 고정성 치과 보철물의 변연 및 내부 적합성을 평가하고자 하였다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 하악 우측 제1소구치와 하악 우측 제1대구치에 지르코니아 크라운을 위한 치아 삭제 프로토콜을 수행하고, 하악 우측 제2소구치가 없는 레퍼런스 모델을 만들었다. 레퍼런스 모델은 폴리비닐 실록산 인상체를 사용하여 복제되었고, 일반적인 치과 기공 절차에 따라 20개의 작업 모형이 제작되었다. 비교 분석을 위해, 10개의 지르코니아 3본 고정성 치과 보철물은 가철성 다이 시스템에서, 나머지 10개는 솔리드 작업 모형에서 제작되었다. 모든 작업 모형은 치과용 데스크탑 스캐너를 사용하여 디지털화되었고, 캐드 소프트웨어에서 보철물을 설계하였다. 최종 3본 고정성 치과 보철물은 밀링 과정을 통해 제작되었다. 변연 및 내부 적합도 평가는 레퍼런스 모델에 제작된 보철물을 위치시키고, 디지털 평가 방법으로 적합도가 측정되었다. 두 그룹 간의 통계 비교를 위해 Mann-Whitney U 검정이 적용되었다(α = 0.05). 결과: 가철성 다이 그룹은 솔리드 작업 모형 그룹에 비해 소구치와 대구치에서 유의하게 높은 적합도 차이를 보였으며(P < 0.05), 특히 변연 및 교합 간격에서 유의하게 높은 편차를 보였다. 색상 편차 맵에서도 가철성 다이 그룹이 변연 및 교합 영역에서 더욱 높은 편차를 보였다. 결론: 3본 고정성 치과 보철물의 적합도 차이는 가철성 다이 시스템의 작업 모형 상에서 제작된 치과 보철물에서 초래되었으며, 이를 통해 가철성 다이 제작 방법이 치과 고정성 보철물의 정확성에 영향이 있었음을 검증하였다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제59권1호
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• pp.107-115
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• 2021

전체 치열에 걸쳐 과도한 병적 마모가 발생하는 경우 저작기능의 저하 및 악관절, 근신경계의 병리적인 문제가 발생할 수 있다. 본 증례는 71세 남성 환자로 상악 좌측 제 1 대구치 부위 임플란트 수복 공간의 부족 및 전치부 절단교합 및 전방, 측방유도의 상실 및 전치아에 걸친 심화된 파절과 마모가 관찰된 환자에서 수직고경 증가를 동반한 전악구강회복술을 계획하였다. 환자의 적절한 수직고경을 결정하기 위하여 안모, 심미, 기능 및 보철 수복 공간을 평가하였으며, 거상된 수직고경의 임시수복물을 제작하였고 약 4개월 간의 관찰기간을 거친 후 임상증상 및 불편감 없음을 확인한 후 CAD-CAM을 이용한 단일구조 지르코니아 전장관전악수복을 완료하였다. 이상과 같은 과정을 통해 수직고경 거상을 동반한 전악구강회복술을 시행하였으며, 만족스러운 심미 및 기능적 결과를 얻었기에 이를 보고하고자 한다.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제8권6호
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• pp.439-448
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• 2016

PURPOSE. The purposes of this study are to evaluate the internal and marginal adaptation of two widely used CAD/CAM systems and to study the effect of porcelain press veneering process on the prosthesis adaptation. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Molar of a lower jaw typodont resin model was prepared by adjusting a 1.0 mm circumferential chamfer, an occlusal reduction of 2.0 mm, and a $5^{\circ}$ convergence angle and was duplicated as an abrasion-resistant master die. The monolithic crowns and copings were fabricated with two different CAD/CAM system-Ceramil and Zirkonzahn systems. Two kinds of non-destructive analysis methods are used in this study. First, weight technique was used to determine the overall fitting accuracy. And, to evaluate internal and marginal fit of specific part, replica technique procedures were performed. RESULTS. The silicone weight for the cement space of monolithic crowns and copings manufactured with Ceramil system was significantly higher than that from Zirkonzahn system. This gap might cause the differences in the silicone weight because the prostheses were manufactured according to the recommendation of each system. Marginal discrepancies of copings made with Ceramil system were between 106 and $117{\mu}m$ and those from Zirkonzahn system were between 111 and $115{\mu}m$. Marginal discrepancies of copings made with Ceramil system were between 101 and $131{\mu}m$ and those from Zirkonzahn system were between 116 and $131{\mu}m$. CONCLUSION. Marginal discrepancy was relatively lower in Ceramil system and internal gap was smaller in Zirkonzahn system. There were significant differences in the internal gap of monolithic crown and coping among the 2 CAD/CAM systems. Marginal discrepancy produced from the 2 CAD/CAM systems were within a reported clinically acceptable range of marginal discrepancy.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제59권1호
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• pp.71-78
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• 2021

완전무치악 환자한테 처음으로 시도되었던 임플란트 보철치료는 현재는 단일치아 상실된 경우까지 그 활용범위가 넓어졌으며, 임플란트 보철치료는 현대 치과에서는 거의 필수적인 치료방법으로 자리매김 하였다. 임플란트 보철물을 제작하는데 사용되는 재료도 초기에 비해 다양해졌는데, 그 중 하나가 고기능성 폴리머의 적용이다. 예전부터 의과에서 많이 사용되어 왔던 고기능성 폴리머를 치과에서도 시도하는 빈도가 점점 늘어나고 있다. 이에 고기능성 폴리머를 구치부 임플란트 지대주로 사용한 3가지 증례를 보고하고자 한다. 첫번째 증례는 하악 좌측 제2소구치가 상실된 부위에 PEKK 지대주 및 PFG 크라운(시멘트-나사-유지형)을 제작, 장착하였으며, 두번째 증례는 상실된 상악 좌측 제1대구치 부위에 PEKK 지대주 및 monolithic zirconia 크라운(시멘트-나사-유지형)을 제작, 장착하였으며, 마지막 증례는 상악 우측 제1,2 대구치 상실부위에 PEKK 지대주 및 splinted PFM 크라운(시멘트-나사-유지형)을 제작하여 장착하였다. 4년의 추적 관찰 결과 상기 환자 모두 심미적 및 기능적으로 만족스러운 결과를 얻었기에 증례를 보고하고자 한다.