[The influence of surface conditioning on the shear bond strength of La-Porcelain and titanium].
OBJECTIVE
To determine the influence of different surface conditioning methods on bonding strength of low fusing porcelain (La-Porcelain) and titanium.


METHODS
The surface of the samples were sandblasted for 2 min with 80-250 microns Al2O3 or coated for two times with Si-couple agent or conditioned by pre-oxidation. The shear bond strength was examined by push-type shear test with a speed of 0.5 mm/min in a universal testing machine. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electron probe micro-analyzer (EPMA) were employed to explore the relationship between bonding strength and microstructures, as well as the element diffusion at the interface between porcelain coating and titanium when heated at 800 degrees C.


RESULTS
Bonding strength was not statistically different (P > 0.05) after sandblasting with Al2O3 in particle size ranged from 80 microns to 250 microns. When a Si-couple agent was used, bond of porcelain to titanium was significantly lower (P < 0.05). The shear bond strength of the porcelain to the pre-oxidized titanium surface remained unchanged after heating (P > 0.05). The SEM results revealed integrity of porcelain and titanium.


CONCLUSIONS
La-Porcelain showed a small effect of surface coarseness. Sandblasting the titanium surface with 150-180 microns Al2O3 can be recommended as a method for better bonding between La-Porcelain and titanium. The Si-couple agent coating and pre-oxidation of titanium surface is unnecessary.
Mo
Anchun
A
Department of Dental Implant, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
Cen
Yuankun
Y
Liao
Yunmao
Y
D000537:Aluminum Oxide / Q000737:chemistry; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003764:Dental Materials; D003776:Dental Porcelain / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D007811:Lanthanum / Q000737:chemistry*; D008422:Materials Testing; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys / Q000737:chemistry*; D013499:Surface Properties; D013718:Tensile Strength; D014025:Titanium / Q000737:chemistry*
D003764:Dental Materials; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D007811:Lanthanum; D014025:Titanium; D000537:Aluminum Oxide