Particle deposition with silica-coated alumina followed by silane application increase the physico-chemical interaction between the resin cement and zirconia.Unfortunately, due to hydrolytic degradation of the silane, achieved adhesion decreases after aging conditions. Recently, readily silanized silica particles became available, that eliminates silanization procedures. This study investigated the effect of particle types with different morphology and surface properties on the surface wettability and adhesion of resin cement to zirconia after aging. Zirconia specimens (5x5x1 mm 3 ) (Emax ZirCAD, Ivoclar)were wet polished to 1200 grit silicone carbide abrasive and ultrasonically cleaned.Specimens were randomly assigned to one of the following surface conditioning protocols Failure types were exclusively adhesive in all groups. Weibull distribution presented lower 3 shape ( 0 ) for AL (7.7) and SIL (5.3) and the highest for SILP (10.8). Silane coated silica particles (SilJet Plus) presented better wettability on zirconia than with alumina or alumina particles coated with silica and provided similar bond strength on zirconia obtained with silica coated and silanized surfaces. Since no silane application is needed with readily silanized silica particles, it may be used as a substitute for conventional silica coating and silanization, reducing the clinical procedures.