Open AccessThe Effect of Cavity Design on Fracture Resistance and Failure Pattern in Monolithic Zirconia Partial Coverage Restorations - An In vitro Study
Author(s) -
Madhavareddy Sri Harsha,
Praffulla Mynampati,
Mandava Ramesh Babu,
Gudugunta Leneena,
Tejavath Sai Krishna,
G. S. Divya
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2017/25305.9856
Subject(s) - universal testing machine , inlay , crosshead , dentistry , materials science , stereo microscope , fracture (geology) , cubic zirconia , orthodontics , mathematics , medicine , composite material , flexural strength , ceramic , ultimate tensile strength
Cavity preparations of posterior teeth have been frequently associated with decreased fracture strength of the teeth. Choosing the correct indirect restoration and the cavity design when restoring the posterior teeth i.e., premolars was difficult as it involves aesthetic, biomechanical and anatomical considerations.