OBJECTIVES The aim of this in-vitro study was to assess the long-term effects of hydrochloric acid on the surface roughness of three all-ceramic restorative materials CEREC VITABLOC Mark II CAD, IPS Empress CAD and IPS e.max CAD. MATERIALS AND METHODS Six cylindrical specimens (10mm diameter, 3mm height) of each material type were prepared, using the CEREC CAD/CAM machine. The unpolished samp...

During the cementation of ceramic veneers the polymerization of resin cements may be jeopardized if the ceramics attenuate the irradiance of the light-curing device. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different types and thicknesses of ceramic veneers on the degree of conversion of a light-cured resin-based cement (RelyX Veneer). The cement was light-cured after interposing cer...

Objective To analyze the impact of color a resin composite cement (RCC) on optical properties different computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) ceramics. Materials methods Specimens (N = 220, thickness: 0.9 ± 0.03 mm) were fabricated from: leucite (Initial LRF Block/IPS Empress CAD), lithium disilicate (Amber Mill/IPS e.max metasilicate (Celtra Duo), alumina silicate ceramic (n!ce) in...

BACKGROUND Myocardial ischemia is a major cause of death in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, which can be caused by either epicardial or microvascular coronary artery disease (CAD). Although renal transplantation improves survival, cardiovascular disease remains a major cause of mortality in post renal transplant recipients, including those with no significant epicardial CAD pre-transplan...

Recently, new generations of nanoceramic composite resin CAD/CAM blocks, have been introduced to dentistry, which are claimed to have higher flexural strength, fracture, fatigue and wear resistance, and beside natural looking appearances can be polished easily. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare flexural strength of 2 nanoceramic composite resin CAD/CAM blocks (Lava Ultimate and Vi...

Objectives: To measure and compare the bond strength between three different types of ceramics resin cement, as well degree conversion cement after using light-curing units curing modes. Methods: Three ceramics—Leucite-reinforced (Empress CAD), Lithium disilicate (Emax Zirconia ZirCAD)—of varying thicknesses (1.5 mm 2.0 mm) were bonded to a light-cure (Variolink Esthetic LC). Light-curing was c...

BACKGROUND Polymer infiltrated ceramics and nano-ceramic resins are the new restorative materials which have been developed in order to enhance the adverse properties of glass-matrix ceramics and resin composites. The aim of the present in vitro study was to evaluate the characteristics of various CAD/CAM materials through mechanical, microstructural, and SEM analysis. METHODS Five test group...

ceramic on light transmission of light-emitting diode (LED) and quartz-tungsten-halogen units (QTH) were evaluated. Ceramic IPS e.max CAD shades A1, A2, A3, A3.5, high (HT) and low (LT) translucency were cut (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 mm). Light sources emission spectra were determined. Light intensity incident and transmitted through each ceramic sample was measured to determine light transmission perc...

Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect simulated gastric acidity on surface roughness different types dental ceramics. Methods: Fifty specimens were divided according type material into five groups (n=10), as follows: Partially stabilized zirconia (PSZ) (Prettaue),Fully (FSZ) (Prettaue Anterior), lithium disilicate ceramics (IPS. Emax), Zirconia-containing silica...

PURPOSE In this study, three bioceramic materials, [IPS Empress CAD (Ivoclar), IPS e.max CAD (Ivoclar), and Lava Ultimate CAD (3M ESPE)] were treated with three commercial mouthrinses [Listerine, Tantum Verde, and Klorhex]; and changes in colour reflectance and surface roughness values were then quantitatively assessed. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred and twenty ceramic samples, with dimens...