Statement of problem: Whether a computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacture (CAD-CAM) fabricated high-translucency lithium disilicate veneer on a lithium disilicate substructure would increase the strength of the ...

Purpose: To evaluate the roughness, surface energy, and the bond strength of lithium disilicate yielded by two different types of nonthermal plasma (NTP), oxygen- or argon-based, compared to the conventional method. Materials ...

Objective: Evaluate the effect of staining and repeated firings on color, translucency and surface proprieties of CAD/CAM lithium disilicate (LD). Material and Methods: One hundred eighty LD discs were made (ISO 6872) and ...

Background: Different ceramic surface cleaning methods have been suggested after the acid conditioning. The aim was to evaluate the effect of different protocols used to remove the remaining hydrofluoric acid on the shear ...

The use of thin lithium disilicate (LD) occlusal veneers is an effective method to increase the vertical dimension of occlusion in cases of tooth wear. However, doubt remains regarding the threshold thickness to be used ...

Statement of problem Nonthermal plasma (NTP) treatment is an alternative technique for promoting the adhesion of resin cement to lithium disilicate ceramic. However, no study has evaluated whether the surface modifications ...

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the durability of lithium disilicate crowns bonded on abutments prepared with two types of finish lines after long-term cyclic loading. Materials and Methods: Pressed lithium ...

The effect of Fluorine solutions on the surface and bacterial adhesion of lithium disilicate is a concern. The aim was to evaluate the surface roughness and the adhesion of Streptococcus sanguinis on lithium disilicate ...