Shanghai Journal of Stomatology ›› 2016, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (6): 668-672.

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Comparative study of microleakage by using different finished lines in selective laser melting metal crowns

PENG Yan, ZHONG Qun, WU Xue-ying, Weng Jia-wei   

  1. Shanghai Stomatological Hospital. Shanghai 200031, China
  • Received:2016-08-02 Online:2016-12-25 Published:2016-12-29

Abstract: PURPOSE: To evaluate microleakage of SLM Co -Cr alloy metal crown with two types finished line (chamfer and shoulder), compared with conventional fabrication of Co -Cr alloy metal crowns. METHODS: Thirty healthy non-carious human molars were selected and randomly assigned to 3 groups, 10 in each. Teeth in group A and C received a chamfer finish line preparation, whereas teeth in group C received a shoulder finish line. Conventional Co -Cr alloy metal crowns were fabricated for group A when SLM metal crowns were made for group B and group C. Glass ionomer was applied for bonding. After 5000 thermocycles ranging from 5℃ to 55℃,all the specimens were evaluated by dye penetration and then microleakage was examined under light microscope. The data were analyzed statistically with SPSS 20.0 software package. RESULTS: Microleakage in group A was significantly higher than the other two groups, group B and group C showed no significant difference in microleakage while microleakage in group B was higher than that in group C. CONCLUSIONS: Microleakage of SLM metal crowns was significantly less than that of conventional Co-Cr alloy metal crowns; chamfer finish line designs was recommended for SLM metal crowns in consideration of reducing microleakage and protecting tooth.

Key words: Selective laser melting, Co -Cr alloy, Microleakage, Shear finished line

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