2013 Volume 13 Issue 2 Pages 19-25
Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of prolonged holding time in firing schedule to the bonding strength of zirconia core to the veneered porcelain.
Materials and Methods: Twenty cubes of zirconia (Y-TZP, Cercon Base 47) were prepared and veneering ceramics (Vintage ZR) were layered. The bond strengths of zirconia core and layered porcelain with different holding time in firing schedule were evaluated by shearing test.
Results: The shear bond strengths of zirconia core and veneered porcelain with different holding time showed a statistically significant difference, 38.8±5.6 MPa (holding time; 1 minute) and 44.0±4.2 MPa (holding time; 21 minutes).
Conclusion: Prolonged holding time in firing schedule will improve the bond strength of zirconia core and veneered porcelain which reduce chipping failure of zirconia-based all ceramic restorations.