ArticleBMC oral health2025
Effect of sintering speed and surface treatment on the flexural strength of 3Y-PSZ and 4Y-PSZ zirconia: an in vitro study.
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backgoundThe mechanical performance of translucent zirconia is critical to the long-term success of monolithic restorations, particularly under speed sintering and surface modification protocols. Understanding how these factors interact is essential for clinical durability. AIM OF THE STUDY: This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the effect of sintering speed and surface treatments on the flexural strength of 3 mol% and 4 mol% yttria-partially stabilized zirconia (3Y-PSZ and 4Y-PSZ), before and after cyclic fatigue loading. MATERIALS AND
methodsA total of 160 Bar-shaped specimens were fabricated from 3 mol% and 4 mol% yttria-partially stabilized zirconia (3Y-PSZ and 4Y-PSZ) and sintered using either conventional or speed sintering protocols. Each group received one of four surface treatments: polishing (control), airborne-particle abrasion with 50 µm glass beads, alumina abrasion, or grinding (n=20). Flexural strength was measured using a 4-point bending test. Half of the specimens were tested in their initial state, while the other half underwent 2 million cyclic loading prior to testing to assess residual strength. Weibull statistics assessed reliability; microstructure was evaluated by SEM; ANOVA with Bonferroni post hoc tests determined significance (α = 0.05).
resultsGlass bead treatment significantly improved the flexural strength of 3Y-PSZ (p < 0.001), while grinding significantly reduced it in both zirconia types (p < 0.001). Speed sintering did not affect 3Y-PSZ (p = 0.10) but significantly decreased the strength of 4Y-PSZ (p < 0.001). After cyclic loading, 3Y-PSZ maintained stable strength (p = 0.082), whereas 4Y-PSZ exhibited a significant reduction (p < 0.001). The highest Weibull modulus values were recorded in polished 4Y-PSZ (12.8) and glass-bead treated 3Y-PSZ (12.9).
conclusions3Y-PSZ is more suitable for high-stress clinical applications and can tolerate speed sintering and cyclic loading better than 4Y-PSZ, which required careful selection of sintering protocols and surface treatments to minimize reduce in its strength.
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