Aim To evaluate translucency parameters of different lithium disilicate glass-ceramic materials after thermocycling and coffee staining.
Material and method Three different rectangular-shaped specimens were prepared using three distinct 1.2 mm thick lithium disilicate glass ceramics (IPS e.max CAD, LD_C; Cerec Tessera, LD_A; Initial LiSi Block, LD_F) by using a precision cutting device. All specimens were standardised by polishing with abrasive silicone paper. Thereafter, the specimens were subjected to thermal cycling (5000 cycle, 5-55 C, 30 sn dwell time) and then immersed in coffee solution for 30 days. The colour coordinates of each sample before and after ageing were recorded, and the relative translucency parameter (RTP) was calculated using the CIEDE 2000 formula. The results were then subjected to statistical analysis by one-way ANOVA and a post hoc Tukey test.
Results There was a significant difference between the groups in terms of RTP both before and after staining (p<0.001).The LD_A group had the highest RTP value. Before staining, LD_C showed the lowest RTP value, while there was no significant difference between LD_C and LD_F after staining (p=0.781) These findings may guide the selection of materials for esthetically demanding restorations.
Conclusion LD_A had the highest RTP value regardless of staining, but only LD_F had an RTP change below the clinically acceptable threshold after coffee staining (ΔRTP=2.10).
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Prosthodontics |
Journal Section | Research Articles |
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Publication Date | December 30, 2024 |
Submission Date | November 26, 2024 |
Acceptance Date | December 11, 2024 |
Published in Issue | Year 2024 Volume: 2 Issue: 3 |