Marginal fit of titanium metal-ceramic crowns

Int J Prosthodont. 2005 Sep-Oct;18(5):390-1.

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the marginal fit of 2 kinds of metal-ceramic crowns-crowns cast from commercially pure titanium and Procera titanium crowns.

Materials and methods: Ten copings of each type were prepared, veneered with low-fusing porcelain, and bonded with glass-ionomer cement. Marginal fit was assessed before and after cementation, and the data were analyzed statistically.

Results: There were significant differences among mean values of marginal fit between the groups. Cementation increases discrepancies in both groups.

Conclusion: Casting titanium has resulted in the highest discrepancies in marginal fit of both groups.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Analysis of Variance
  • Cementation
  • Crowns*
  • Dental Casting Technique
  • Dental Marginal Adaptation
  • Dental Porcelain
  • Dental Prosthesis Design
  • Dental Veneers
  • Glass Ionomer Cements
  • Humans
  • Magnesium Oxide
  • Metal Ceramic Alloys*
  • Polycarboxylate Cement
  • Prosthesis Fitting
  • Titanium
  • Zinc Oxide

Substances

  • Glass Ionomer Cements
  • Metal Ceramic Alloys
  • Polycarboxylate Cement
  • Procera
  • Dental Porcelain
  • Magnesium Oxide
  • Ketac-cem
  • Titanium
  • Zinc Oxide