Fracture Resistance of Zirconia-Reinforced Lithium Silicate in Single Posterior Implant-Supported Crowns: An In Vitro Study

Zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate (ZLS) is a glass–ceramic that combines the translucency of lithium disilicate with the enhanced strength provided by dis- persed zirconia crystals. Evidence on the mechanical behavior of ZLS implant-supported crowns remains limited. This study evaluated the fract...

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Autores: Gómez Adrián, María Dolores, Natale, Pasquale, Molina-Palomero, Alberto, Vicente-Escuder, Ángel, Espinosa-Giménez, Julián, Gil-Marqués, Blanca, Pérez Bermejo, Marcelino, Larrazábal Morón, Carolina, Barberá Millán, Javier, Miralles Jordá, Lucía
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir
Repositorio:RIUCV. Repositorio de la Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:riucv.ucv.es:20.500.12466/7325
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12466/7325
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Zirconia
Fracture resistance
CAD/CAM
Implant-supported restorations
Dental ceramics
3213.13 Ortodoncia-Estomatología
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Sumario:Zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate (ZLS) is a glass–ceramic that combines the translucency of lithium disilicate with the enhanced strength provided by dis- persed zirconia crystals. Evidence on the mechanical behavior of ZLS implant-supported crowns remains limited. This study evaluated the fracture resistance of posterior monolithic ZLS crowns and analyzed the influence of cement type and artificial aging. Methods: Forty ZLS crowns (Celtra™ Duo) were fabricated, cemented onto straight titanium abutments and assigned to four groups (n = 10) according to cement type (adhesive or self-adhesive) and aging (500,000 cycles at 150 N). Specimens underwent axial load-to-fracture testing using a universal testing machine. Data were analyzed with Student’s t-tests and Kruskal–Wallis tests (α = 0.05).