The Influence of Rotating Fatigue on the Bond Strength of Zirconia-Composite Interfaces Publisher Pubmed



Mirmohammadi H^{1, 2} ; Aboushelib MN³ ; Kleverlaan CJ¹ ; Jager ND¹ ; Feilzer AJ¹
Source: Dental Materials Published:2010

Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate the effect of cyclic loading on the bond strength of resin composite to zirconia framework material. Methods: Bar shaped zirconia/composite specimens (2mm×2mm×25mm) were prepared using three different resin cements and placed in a four-point bending test setup. The flexure strength (Fs) was calculated by placing the bars (n = 10) fixed between the four supports (at 10 and 20mm) with the interface centered between the inner rollers and subsequently loaded (1mm/mincrosshead speed) until fracture. Rotating fatigue resistance (RFR) was determined in a rotating bending cantilever test setup (104, 1.2 Hz) with the highest stress located at the interface (n = 20). The RFR was determined by the staircase method and the mean RFR was calculated using logistic regression analysis. Results: Resin cement composition had no significant influence on the bond strength value obtained by both Fs (F = 0.6, P≤0.5) and RFR (F = 1.1, P≤0.3) tests. However, after rotating fatigue testing there was a significant reduction in bond strength between 46 and 50% of the three resin cements. Conclusion. Zirconia resin bond strength is liable to deterioration under the influence of fatigue. © 2010 Academy of Dental Materials.