Document Type
Original Study
Abstract
Purpose: The present study aimed to assess the effect of hydrothermal degradation on the translucency of zirconia laminate veneers. Materials and methods: Thirty discs of zirconia laminate veneers (thickness: 0.5mm) were obtained from high translucent zirconia, super translucent zirconia, and ultra-translucent zirconia. The samples were divided into 3 groups (n=10) according to the translucency of the material; Group (1) High Translucent Multi Layered katana zirconia (HTML), Group (2) Super Translucent Multi Layered katana zirconia (STML) and Group (3) Ultra Translucent Multi Layered katana zirconia (UTML). The shade of each group was A1. All the groups were subjected to hydrothermal degradation (134 ±2⁰C at 0.2 MPa) for 5 hours. The translucency of the samples was measured using a reflective spectrophotometer. Results: Statistical analysis using the ANOVA test showed no significant effect on the translucency of all the tested groups after hydrothermal degradation. Conclusion Hydrothermal degradation doesn’t affect translucency of zirconia (HTML, STML, and UTML).
Keywords
Hydrothermal degradation, Translucency, Laminate Veneers
How to Cite This Article
Mostafa, Esraa S.; Abd-Elghany, Osama S.; and Tamimi, Sara
(2024)
"Effect of Hydrothermal Degradation on Translucency of Zirconia Laminate Veneers,"
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry: Vol. 11:
Iss.
1, Article 11.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58675/2974-4164.1606
Subject Area
Restorative Dentistry Issue (Removable Prosthodontics, Fixed Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Dental Biomaterials, Operative Dentistry)
