DURABILITY OF THE BOND TO YTTRIA-STABILIZED ZIRCONIA CERAMIC (Y-TZP)

Abstract

Purpose: This study evaluated in vitro the durability of the bond between resin cement and Y-TZP ceramic, testing the effect of different surface treatments and the previous application of an adhesive system over the ceramic. Methods: Forty Y-TZP ceramic plates were distributed into four experimental groups (n=10) according to the combination between surface treatment (air abrasion or Er:YAG laser irradiation) and adhesive system application (Scotchbond Multi Purpose – catalyst or Single Bond 2) in the plate previously to the use of the resin cement. After the surface treatment, resin cement cylinders were built using 0.8x1mm matrices (diameter x height). In each group, 5 specimens were tested for microshear after 24h, and other 5 specimens were tested after 6 months of water storage. Results: Regardless of the adhesive system or period, greater means were obtained in air abraded groups. No statistically significant difference between adhesive systems or periods. Conclusion: It could be concluded that the air abrasion improves bonding to T-TZP ceramic, regardless of the adhesive system used to coat zirconia ceramic surfaces.