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  • Title: Effect of glazed and polished surface finishes on the friction coefficient of two low-fusing ceramics.
    Author: Schuh C, Kinast EJ, Mezzomo E, Kapczinski MP.
    Journal: J Prosthet Dent; 2005 Mar; 93(3):245-52. PubMed ID: 15775925.
    Abstract:
    STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: All-ceramic and metal-ceramic dental restorations are potentially harmful because they may wear opposing enamel. Wear is a multifactorial process; however, laboratory procedures can minimize the wear process, thus benefiting clinicians and manufacturers. PURPOSE: This in vitro investigation of wear evaluated the physical and tribological characteristics of 2 low-fusing ceramics and dental enamel. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Quantitative and qualitative analyses of 2 low-fusing ceramics (IPS d.Sign and Vita Omega 900) and enamel were performed using scanning electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, and energy-dispersive analyses. Each ceramic was tested using 20 disks (10 mm x 3 mm), of which 10 were glazed and 10 were polished. Ten polished enamel specimens (6 mm x 7 mm) served as the control. The specimens were submitted to a Vickers hardness test for 30 seconds using a 200 g load. The coefficient of friction was determined by using a pin-on-disk test without lubrication (5 N load, 600 seconds, 120 RPM). The data were analyzed using a 1-way analysis of variance and Sheffe analysis (alpha=.05). RESULTS: The same chemical elements were found in both ceramics, and tetragonal leucite was the main component of the crystalline phases. The microhardness of the enamel was significantly different ( P <.05) between the glazed and polished ceramics. There was no significant difference found in the friction coefficient (mean +/- SD) of the enamel (0.286 +/- 0.174), glazed Vita Omega 900 (0.309 +/- 0.085), and glazed IPS d.Sign (0.253 +/- 0.068) specimens. The mean friction coefficient of the polished Vita Omega 900 (0.486 +/- 0.036) and IPS d.Sign (0.446 +/- 0.037) specimens was found to be significantly higher than the enamel and glazed specimens ( P <.05). CONCLUSIONS: Both ceramics tested presented similar chemical-structural and tribological characteristics. When glazed, they showed tribological similarity to dental enamel.
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