Study Reveals Impact of Prophylactic Treatments on Ceramic Veneers

Posted: November 26, 2024
This in vitro study explored the impact of powder air polishing and ultrasonic scaling on the marginal and internal tooth-veneer interface of ceramic veneers, specifically lithium disilicate (LDS) and zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate (ZLS). The research highlighted that while ceramic veneers demonstrated high surface durability against prophylactic treatments, a deepening of the marginal interface was observed after artificial aging. ZLS veneers showed susceptibility to cracks when exposed to ultrasonic scaling and thermocycling. The findings underscore the importance of considering the effects of prophylactic techniques and artificial aging in assessing the longevity and structural integrity of ceramic veneers, particularly in defect-oriented and esthetic dentistry practices.

This article summary was generated by AI. To view the full article, click the link here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39589645/
Views: 1
Sponsors
Townie Perks
Townie® Poll
Who or what do you turn to for most financial advice regarding your practice?
  
The Dentaltown Team, Farran Media Support
Phone: +1-480-445-9710
Email: support@farranmedia.com
©2025 Dentaltown, a division of Farran Media • All Rights Reserved
9633 S. 48th Street Suite 200 • Phoenix, AZ 85044 • Phone:+1-480-598-0001 • Fax:+1-480-598-3450