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Influence of spark erosion on the fit of screw-retained Co-Cr fixed complete denture frameworks veneered with different materials

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Author(s):
Camacho Presotto, Anna Gabriella [1] ; Oliveira, Luciana Valadares [2] ; Pisani, Marina Xavier [1] ; Ricardo Barao, Valentim Adelino [1] ; Mesquita, Marcelo Ferraz [1]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Campinas, Piracicaba Dent Sch, Dept Prosthodont & Periodontol, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Univ Fed Bahia, Sch Dent, Dept Clin Dent, Salvador - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY; v. 119, n. 5, p. 797-803, MAY 2018.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

Statement of problem. Spark erosion is a fit corrective technology that can be used even after the veneering material has been applied. The framework does not require sectioning, thus preserving its mechanical resistance. However, the spark erosion effect on veneered Co-Cr fixed complete denture (FCD) frameworks has not been investigated. Purpose. The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate whether spark erosion is effective in improving marginal fit on screw-retained Co-Cr FCD frameworks veneered with different materials. A comparison between ceramic applications and simulated ceramic firing cycles was also investigated. Material and methods. Forty FCD frameworks were fabricated with a Co-Cr alloy. Four groups (n=10) were obtained according to the veneer material used on frameworks: HR (heat-polymerized resin); LR (light-polymerized resin); C (ceramic); and SC (simulated ceramic firing cycle). The spark erosion process was conducted for all groups. The marginal fit was analyzed according to the single-screw test protocol, and the measurements were performed at 3 evaluation times: initial, after veneer material application, and after spark erosion process. The results were submitted to a 2-way repeated measures ANOVA and the Tukey honest significant differences test (alpha=.05). Results. Poorer marginal fit (in micrometers) was noted after veneer material application, where the HR and C groups presented the worst values (HR: 170; LR: 72; C: 165; SC: 86; P<.05). The spark erosion process was effective in improving the fit for all groups (HR: 109; LR: 52; C: 110; SC: 60; P<.05). Conclusions. Spark erosion improved the fit of Co-Cr FCD frameworks veneered with different materials. An actual ceramic application should be used to assess distortions generated by veneer material application instead of using only simulated ceramic firing cycles. (AU)