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Published on: December 20, 2024
[The effect of core veneer thickness ratio on the flexural strength of diatomite-based dental ceramic]
Jie Jiang1, Xin Zhang, Mei-qin Gao
1Nantong Stomatological Hospital. Nantong 226000; Nanjing Medical University. Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu Province, China.E-mail:yasinian@163.com.
Purpose:
To evaluate the effect of different core veneer thickness ratios on the flexural strength and failure mode of bilayered diatomite-based dental ceramics.
Methods:
Diatomite-based dental ceramics blocks (16 mm×5.4 mm×1 mm) were sintered with different thickness of veneer porcelains: 0 mm (group A), 0.6 mm (group B), 0.8 mm (group C) and 1.0 mm (group D). Flexural strength was detected and scanning electron microscope was used to observe the interface microstructure. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 17.0 software package.
Results:
With the increase of the thickness of the veneer porcelain, flexural strength of group C showed highest flexural strength up to (277.24±5.47) MPa.
Conclusions:
Different core veneer thickness ratios can significantly influence the flexural strength of bilayered diatomite-based dental ceramics. Supported by Science and Technology Projects of Nantong City (HS2013010).
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