Background and Aim: Several methods are available for intraoral repair of chipped porcelain restorations by composite resin. Also, there is still controversy regarding the best method of porcelain repair in terms of bond strength and cost effectiveness. This study aimed to compare three methods of porcelain surface treatment on shear bond strength (SBS) of composite to porcelain. Materials and Methods: This in vitro, experimental study was conducted on 30 porcelain blocks with a metal base in three groups. In group 1, porcelain surface was etched with hydrofluoric (HF) acid and silanized. After the application of bonding agent, several composite increments with 2mm thickness were applied on the porcelain surface. In group 2, porcelain surface was sandblasted with 50µaluminum oxide particles, etched and silanized. In group 3, grooves with 2mm length and 0.5 mm depth were created on the porcelain surface. The surface was then etched and silanized. Bonding agent and composite were then applied. The samples were then mounted in acrylic resin, stored in water for one week and subjected to thermocycling. The SBS was then measured using a universal testing machine. The SBS data were compared among the three groups using one-way ANOVA. Results: The mean SBS was 9.13±6.09, 12.71±9.82 and 11.44±7.37 MPa in groups 1-3, respectively. No significant difference in bond strength was noted among the three groups (P>0.05). Conclusion:No significant difference exists among the three surface treatment methods evaluated in this study in terms of SBS of composite to porcelain.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
customersupport@researchsolutions.com
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Copyright © 2025 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.