The effect of framework design on fracture resistance of metal-ceramic implant-supported single crowns.

Autor: de Oliveira JL, Martins LM, Sanada J, de Oliveira PC, do Valle AL
Zdroj: International Journal of Prosthodontics; 2010, Vol. 23 Issue 4, p350-352, 3p
Abstrakt: This study evaluated the effect of framework design on the fracture resistance of metal-ceramic implant-supported crowns. Screw-retained molar crowns with a screw access hole composed of metal or porcelain were compared to a cement-retained crown (control). For each group (n = 10), five crowns were subjected to dynamic loading (1,200,000 3 100 N 3 2 Hz at 37 degrees C). Afterward, all specimens were loaded to failure using a universal testing machine. Significant differences could be established between the cement- and screw-retained groups (P =/< .05), but no difference was found between the screw-retained groups and the specimens subjected to dynamic loading. Occlusal discontinuity of screw-retained crowns affects their resistance, and the metallic support on the screw access hole did not reinforce the crowns. Int J Prosthodont 2010;23:350-352. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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