Fracture Resistance of CAD/CAM Onlays Versus Direct Composite Repairs for Ceramic Crown Chipping
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Abstract
This in vitro study evaluated the fracture resistance of metal–ceramic crowns repaired with milled hybrid resin, printed hybrid resin, lithium disilicate, and direct composite resin. One hundred crowns were fabricated, fractured under controlled loading, and 80 with standardized defects were randomly assigned to four groups (n = 20). Repairs were performed using CAD/CAM onlays or direct composite, followed by compressive testing until fracture. Mean fracture resistance values ranged from 1858.95 N to 1997 N across all groups, exceeding typical posterior occlusal forces (700–900 N). No statistically significant differences were found among groups (p = 0.200). Most failures were cohesive. These results indicate that both digital (milled and printed) and direct techniques offer sufficient strength to serve as minimally invasive and cost-effective alternatives to full crown replacement. Although limited by the in vitro design, this study supports the applicability of modern repair approaches in daily practice.
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OpenAlex topics: Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies · Innovations in Concrete and Construction Materials · Dental materials and restorations
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Department of Integrated Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, 08195 Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
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