Porcelain-composite interface microleakage with various porcelain surface treatments

Abstract

This study evaluated the effects of various porcelain surface treatments on the microleakage of the porcelain-composite interface. The experimental model isolated and evaluated only the porcelain-composite interface without the presence of a bond to tooth structure. Four types of porcelain were fired into circular porcelain tabs 1.0 mm thick by 8.5 mm in diameter. The groups of porcelain were divided into subgroups for treatment with hydrofluoric acid-etching and silane. A jig standardizing composite thickness to 0.2 mm was used to photopolymerize composite to porcelain. The margins were finished and polished with burs and disks. Samples were stored in 37°C water thermocycled 1000X, placed in AgNO 3 solution, embedded in epoxy, and cross-sectioned every 90° for measurement of stain penetration at the composite-porcelain interface. Occasional crazing of porcelain from composite polymerization shrinkage was observed. Porcelain surface treatment significantly increased the specimens' ability to withstand water storage and thermal-cycling procedures. Porcelain surface treatment with silane alone did not reduce microleakage, but, in combination with etching, reduced microleakage significantly.