analyzing the effect of ion exchange on flexural strength of cermaco ii and colorlogic veneer porcelains

the major foible of dental ceramics is their brittle nature. therefore, the producers of these materials have focused on the “strength” issue. a method of increasing strength is ion exchange on porcelain surface which leads to formation of a compressive crust that opposing forces should overcome before developing a crack. in current study, ion exchange in two types of porcelain, ceramco ii which is used in pfm restorations and colorloic veneer which is used for laminates, veneers, inlays and onlays, are evaluated. additionally, laminate porcelains, etching effect on strength of porcelain and interaction of acid etching and ion exchange have been studied.