Effect of luting agent on the load to failure and accelerated-fatigue resistance of lithium disilicate laminate veneers

Laminate veneers (LV) are indicated as minimal invasive treatment options as an alternative to full coverage crowns. Since retention of the LV restorations does not rely on mechanical retention principles, durable adhesive luting of such restorations is crucial for long-term clinical success [1,2]. In clinical studies, survival rates of ceramic LVs range between 82 and 96% in 10 –21 years [3–8]. Fractures of ceramic (5.6–11%) and marginal defects (12–20%) are the main reasons for failure [3,4,8–12].

Source: Dental Materials - October 24, 2017 Category: Materials Science Authors: Marco M.M. Gresnigt, Mutlu Özcan, Marco Carvalho, Priscilla Lazari, Marco S. Cune, Peywand Razavi, Pascal Magne Source Type: research