The document discusses recent advances in materials used for fixed partial dentures (FPDs). It begins with background on existing materials for FPDs and their problems. New advances addressed issues like ceramic fractures in zirconia through improved veneering techniques like CAD-CAM milling and rapid layer technology. Translucent zirconia formulations and gradient technology helped address opacity issues. Developments in third generation zirconia and improved cementation methods using MDP bonding helped reduce aging problems. The emphasis is on how new materials and connector designs have improved the performance of FPDs.
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Advances in Materials in Fixed Partial Dentures
1. Dr.Sivaranjani Gali MDS, PhD
Dept of Prosthodontics
Faculty of Dental Sciences
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
Bangalore
Master Class for Post Graduates
Recent Advances of Materials in Fixed Partial
Dentures (Emphasis on Connector Designs)
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2. Learning Objectives......to be able to
Discuss Current Problems in Fixed
Partial Dentures (FPD)
Describe Recent Advances In Materials
in FPD
Provide Evidence Based Performance of
the Materials in FPD
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3. Contents
Background of Existing Materials in Fixed Partial
Dentures (FPD)
Connecting Problems with Recent Advances in
Materials in FPD
Evidence Based Status of the Recent Advances
in Materials
Emphasis on Connector Designs
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4. Timeline of Dental Ceramics
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10. Mechanical Properties of All-Ceramic
Systems
Material Modulus
GPa
Hardness
GPa
Toughness
MPa/m1/2
Strength
MPa
Glass Ceramics
Empress esthetic (Leucite)
65 6.2 1.3 160
IPS e.max Press
(lithium disilicate)
95 5.8 2.75 400
IPS e.max CAD
(lithium disilicate)
95 5.8 2.25 360
Alumina
Procera
In ceram Alumina
340
280
17
20
3.2
3.5
695
500
Zirconia
Lava
ZirCAD
210
210
14
13
5.9
5.5
1048
900
Dental Clinics of North America 2011;55:2
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11. Layered & Monolithic Ceramics
Layered Ceramic
Monolithic Ceramic
https://www.sciencedirect.com/scie
nce/article/pii/S0022391315006800
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12. Framework Designs
Bi-layered: Adequate Esthetics
Inadequate Strength
Monolithic: Adequate Strength
Inadequate Esthetics
http://sci-hub.tw/10.1155/2015/418641
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13. Material Survival Rates
Crowns Bridges
Lithium DisilicateGlass-Ceramics
IPS Empress 2
(Pressable Layered)
95.5 % 70 %
IPS e.max Press with
Apatite Glass Ceramic Veneer
(Pressable Layered)
96.6%
(3 yrs)
Monolithic
Inlays
100% (4 yrs)
Full Crown Retained
FDP
93% (8 yrs)
88% (10 yrs)
IPS e.max CAD (Milled)
Monolithic/ Bi-layered
Pressable Veneer
Core & Veneers
100% (2 yrs)
Journal of American Dental Assoc 2012;143:234-240
Clinical Oral Investigations 2013;1:275-284
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation 2005 ;32:747
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1600-0722.2010.00767.x
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14. Material Survival Rates
Crowns Bridges
Zirconia
1. Cercon /Cercon Ceram
(Layered)
2. Lava /Lava Ceram (Layered)
3. Monolithic
• 98% for 2 years
(9 % veneer
fracture)
• 100% for 3
years ( 5%
veneer
fracture)
• 100% survival
rate (3 yrs)
• 86.7% for
crowns (2 yrs)
• 91 % for 5 years with
13 % veneer fracture
• 100 % for 1 year with
3 % veneer fracture
• Connector fractures
• Debonding
• 92% (2yrs)
• 97.4% ( 5 yrs)
Journal of American Dental Assoc 2012;143:234-240
Clinical Oral Investigations 2013;1:275-284
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation 2005 ;32:747
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1600-0722.2010.00767.x
. Dent J (Basel). 2019 Sep 2;7(3):90
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15. Moisture Assisted Crack Growth
of Zirconia
Ceramic fractures
Opacity of Zirconia
Difficult Etching
of Zirconia
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16. Contents
Background of Existing Materials in Fixed Partial
Dentures (FPD)
Connecting Problems with Recent
Advances in Materials in FPD
Evidence Based Status of the Recent Advances
in Materials
Emphasis on Connector Designs
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20. Veneer Fractures Core
Veneer
13 % incidence of veneer
fractures in all- ceramic
bilayered restorations in a 3
year follow up
15 % of veneer fractures in a 5
year follow up
Quintessence Int. 2006 Oct;37(9):685-93
Int J Prosthodont. 2007 Jul-Aug;20(4):383-
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21. Why Veneer Fractures?
Inadequate support of
veneer from the core
Non-uniform thickness of
veneer
Low thermal conductivity of
cores
Low flexural strength of
veneer
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Low-temperature degradation of Y-TZP ceramics: A
systematic review and meta-analysis. J. Mech. Behav.
Biomed. Mater., 55, 151–163.
22. Problems of Layering Technique
https://id.cdeworld.com/courses/4663-Classification_of_Dental_Ceramics
Layering technique (Sintering)
Thermal gradients due to
sintering process
Heating and cooling rates
Low thermal conductivity of
zirconia
Presence of residual stresses
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32. Generations of Zirconia
First
Generation
3 mol % yttria
stabilized
zirconia
High
Strength &
Opaque
Second
Generation
Translucent 3
mol% YZP
Limited alumina
content (<0.05
%)
Third
Generation
4-5 mol % YZP
Highly
Translucent
Aging resistant
& Reduced
Strength
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33. First Generation Zirconia
Staining / Dipping Technique
Three generations of zirconia: From veneered to monolithic. Part I and Part II. Quintessence Int. 2017;48(6):441-450
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34. Second Generation Zirconia
• Alumina content reduced to less than 0.05%
• Improved translucency but suitable as monolithic
posterior restorations
• 0.5 mm thickness for tooth reduction due to good
strength
Three generations of zirconia: From veneered to monolithic. Part I and Part II. Quintessence Int. 2017;48(6):441-450
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35. Third Generation Zirconia
• 5 mol% YZP with Cubic (53%) and Tetragonal phase
• Higher translucency
• Less prone to Aging
• Low Strength of 400-500 MPa
Three generations of zirconia: From veneered to monolithic. Part I and Part II. Quintessence Int. 2017;48(6):441-450
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38. Gradient Technology in Zirconia
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39. Gradient Technology in Zirconia
• Larger Particles
• More 3Y Zirconia
• Low Translucency
• High Strength
• Small Particles
• More 5Y Zirconia
• High Translucency
• Low Strength
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40. Problem
Moisture Assisted Crack Growth
(Aging/Low Temperature Degradation)
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41. Aging of Zirconia
(Low Temperature Degradation)
Chevalier J. What future for zirconia as a biomaterial? Biomaterials. 2006
Feb;27(4):535-43. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2005.07.034.
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42. Chevalier J. What future for zirconia as a
biomaterial? Biomaterials. 2006 Feb;27(4):535-
43. doi: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2005.07.034.
Moisture Assisted
Degradation
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43. Third Generation Zirconia
• 5 mol% YZP with Cubic (53%) and Tetragonal phase
• Higher translucency
• Less prone to Aging
• Low Strength of 400-500 MPa
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50. When Should Zirconia Be Bonded?
Suitable for Cementation with Self Adhesive Resin Cement:
• Tooth Preparation with adequate cervical –occlusal height:
h > 3mm
• Tooth Preparation with adequate taper, 2-5 degrees
Guide to Zirconia Bonding Essentials: John M Powers
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51. When Should Zirconia Be Bonded?
• Suitable for Cementation with MDP based Adhesive Resin
Cement
• Tooth with short clinical crown h < 3mm
• Tooth with overprepared taper > 5
Guide to Zirconia Bonding Essentials: John M Powers
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67. PEEK as a FPD Framework
Merits
• Good load resistance
• Low elastic modulus
• Comfort to patient
Demerits
• Low translucency
• Low surface energy
• Inadequate bonding to
veneer
• Requires chemical
treatment with sulfuric
acid
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69. Selective Laser Sintering for FPD
Merits
• Similar marginal fit
with casting
• Reduced technical
errors
• Reduces time and long
term cost
• Co-Cr alloys
Demerits
• Expensive Machine
• Training
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71. Contents
Background of Existing Materials in Fixed
Partial Dentures (FPD)
Connecting Problems with Recent Advances
in Materials in FPD
Emphasis on Connector Designs
Evidence Based Status of the Recent
Advances in Materials
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72. Problems of Connector Fractures
Connector Height
(h) & Width (w)
Radius of
Curvature (r)
r
h/w
h x w = Area of Connector Size (mm2)
r = Radius of curvature (Round or Sharp)
e = Embrasures
Embrasures (e)
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73. Problems of Connector Fractures
• Why connectors fracture?
• How to prevent connector fractures?
• What is the minimum dimensions of connectors for
all-ceramics to achieve esthetics and strength?
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74. Why Connectors Fracture?
• Insufficient connector dimensions
• Framework Grinding caused Damage
• Positioning of Connectors Outside the Arch
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75. Pathogenesis of Connector
Fractures
• Origin of fracture at the
Gingival Embrasure
(Junction between the Core
and the Veneer)
• Connectors are the most
loaded parts with tensile
stresses
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76. That Radius of Curvature.....
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77. That Radius of Curvature.....
Influence of radius of curvature at gingival embrasure in connector designs
J Int Soc Prevent Communit Dent 2019;9:338-48
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78. Preventing Connector Fractures
• A gingival embrasure
with a broader radius of
curvature reduces stress
concentration under
loading and improves
fracture resistance
Influence of radius of curvature at gingival embrasure in connector designs
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79. Preventing Connector Fractures
Location & Indication Connector Cross Section
Anterior 2 or 3 unit bridges 7 mm2 or more
More than 4 unit
bridges
9 mm2 or more
Posterior 2 or 3 unit bridges 9 mm2 or more
More than 4 unit
bridges
9 mm2 or more
Between Two Pontics 12 mm2
Cantilever Bridge to One Pontic 12 mm2
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80. The Future....
• Chair side milling of Dental Zirconia with
Rapid Sintering
• Nano-Zirconia with Better Translucency
• 3D printed Zirconia using Lithography based
Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) Technology
https://www.aegisdentalnetwork.com/cced/special-issues/2018/10/zirconia-the-
material-its-evolution-and-composition
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83. Based on PICO
Problem (P)
Intervention (I)
Comparison (C)
Outcome (O)
What’s the Current Problem ?
What are the Innovations ?
Traditional/ Status Quo
What’s the Outcome?
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84. Anatomy of a Forest Plot
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85. Anatomy of a Forest Plot
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86. Are Advances in Veneering
Techniques
(CAD-on/RLT technique)
better for
Bi-layered Zirconia?
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89. Clinical Implications...
• Fused veneering (CAD-on) appears to be an
appropriate alternative to Y-TZP bilayers
• Pressed veneers on Y-TZP had a failure load and
flexural strength values similar to those of the
hand-layered veneers.
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90. Does Aging affect Translucency of
Zirconia?
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92. Clinical Implications..
• Meta-analysis on translucency showed no
significant difference in the TP value (Translucency
Parameter) between the non-aged and aged Y-TZP
(P = :73; mean difference ðMDÞ = 0:46; 95%
Confidence Interval (C.I) 2:12 to 3.05)
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93. Which is the Effective Method of
Bonding Zirconia?
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96. Clinical Implications...
• The combination of mechanical and chemical
zirconia surface pre-treatments contributed to the
durability of the bond of composite cements to
zirconia ceramics.
• The cement choice appeared less critical, as long as
a composite cement was used for adhesive luting of
zirconia ceramics.
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97. Which fares Better?
Zirconia or Metal-Ceramic in
Ceramic Chipping
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100. No Evidence on Effectiveness of...X !
• Gradient Zirconia
• Zirconia reinforced lithium silicate ceramics
• PEEK as Fixed Partial Prosthesis
• Polymer Infiltrated Ceramic Network (PICN)
• No meta-analysis studies on comparing zirconia
with lithium glass-ceramics
• No meta-analysis on Connector fractures
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101. Contents
Background of Existing Materials in Fixed Partial
Dentures (FPD)
Connecting Problems with Recent Advances in
Materials in FPD
Evidence Based Status of the Recent Advances
in Materials
Emphasis on Connector Designs
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