Characterisation of a new plasma-enhanced film to improve shear bond strength between zirconia and veneering ceramic
Sandro B Bitencourt1, Daniela M Dos Santos1, Emily V F da Silva1
1Univ Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Aracatuba Dental School, Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, R José Bonifácio, 1193, Araçatuba, São Paulo 16015-050, Brazil.
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to develop and characterise a new plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) film for improving shear bond strength (SBS) between yttria-stabilised tetragonal zirconia (Y-TZP) and veneering ceramic. In total, 192 Y-TZP samples (13 × 5.4 × 5 mm) were divided into 6 groups: control - no treatment (C), airborne-particle abrasion with 27 μm aluminum oxide particles (Al27), 110 μm aluminum oxide particles (Al110), and 250 μm aluminum oxide particles (Al250), application of liner for zirconia (L) and the PECVD film application (P). The Y-TZP surface was characterised by means of Scanning Electronic Microscopy (SEM), Energy-dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS), atomic force microscopy (AFM), surface profilometry and surface-free energy (SFE). SBS between Y-TZP and veneering ceramic was tested before and after thermocycling (20,000 cycles of 5 and 55 °C), and failure mode was also evaluated. Data were analysed by ANOVA and Tukey's HSD test (α = 0.05). Data analysis showed that PECVD film had no effect on surface roughness of Y-TZP (p > 0.05 vs control), whilst the other groups presented higher roughness values (p < 0.05). All treatments increased SFE, except the Al27 group. The highest SBS was presented by the P group (p < 0.05), and values were similar to those of the Al27 group (p = 0.107). Mixed failures were prevalent in all groups, and premature failures were found only in Al groups after thermocycling. Whilst PECVD treatment did not affect Y-TZP surface roughness, high SBS between Y-TZP and the veneering layer was observed. Therefore, PECVD treatment is a promising alternative to improve the performance of bi-layer zirconia-based restorations.
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