Hassouneh, L, Jum’ah, AA, Ferrari, M et al. (1 more author) (2020) Post-fatigue fracture resistance of premolar teeth restored with endocrowns: An in vitro investigation. Journal of Dentistry, 100. 103426. ISSN 0300-5712
Abstract
Objectives
To evaluate the post-fatigue load-to-failure and failure modes of endodontically treated premolar teeth restored with endocrowns fabricated from different CAD/CAM materials.
Materials and methods
A total of 60 extracted human, single-rooted premolar teeth were endodontically treated and sectioned horizontally 2 mm above the cementoenamel junction. Sectioned teeth were restored using two reconstruction designs: endocrowns (Cendo) or post-crowns (Cpost) (n = 30 p/g). In each group, reconstructions were fabricated from 3 different CAD/CAM substrates (n = 10 p/g); a resin-based composite (Cera), a lithium disilicate glass ceramic (LiSi) and a monolithic, translucent zirconia (Zir). Additional 10 intact teeth were used as control. Restored teeth were subjected to dynamic fatigue test (10−50 N, 600,000 cycles) and thermocycling (5−55 °C, 1500 cycles). Load-to-failure and failure mode was determined following application of a static, 45° oblique compressive load on each specimen. One-way and Two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Tukey’s post hoc and chi-square tests were used to determine statistically significant interactions among experimental and control groups.
Results
All specimens survived the mechanical and thermal fatigue tests. A statistically significant interaction between reconstruction design and material type was observed (p < 0.001). CpostZir and CendoCera groups exhibited significantly higher post-fatigue load-to-failure when compared to other materials of the same reconstruction design (p ≤ 0.001). The highest frequency of catastrophic failures was observed with Zir reconstructions in both designs. Intact teeth exhibited significantly higher load-to-failure when compared to all groups (p ≤ 0.042) except CpostZir (p = 0.345).
Conclusion
Single piece, CAD/CAM resin composite endocrowns can present a reliable option for restoring endodontically treated premolar teeth.
Clinical Significance
Endocrowns can be as effective as post-crowns provided appropriate preparation; material selection; and bonding protocols are utilized. Clinicians need to be cautious when prescribing zirconia endocrowns to restore premolar teeth owing to the low fracture resistance and high risk of catastrophic failures.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2020, Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. This is an author produced version of an article published in Journal of Dentistry. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Endodontic treatment; Endocrowns; Post-crowns; CAD/CAM; Zirconia; Lithium disilicate; Resin based composite; Fracture resistance |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Dentistry (Leeds) > Oral Biology (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 22 Jul 2020 13:38 |
Last Modified: | 03 Jul 2021 00:38 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.jdent.2020.103426 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:163410 |
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