Evaluation of marginal accuracy of polyetheretherketone and zirconia copings fabricated using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing technique: An in vitro study
Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the marginal accuracy of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and zirconia copings fabricated using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology, and to assess the impact of their material properties on accuracy when produced with a 4-axis...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2025-01-01
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| Series: | The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jips.jips_8_24 |
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The aim of this study was to compare the marginal accuracy of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and zirconia copings fabricated using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology, and to assess the impact of their material properties on accuracy when produced with a 4-axis milling system under controlled conditions.
Settings and Design:
The study employed an in vitro design with a stainless steel die model featuring a 6 mm axial wall height, a 6-degree total occlusal convergence, and a radial shoulder finish line.
Materials and Methods:
Thirty stone dies were created from silicone impressions of the metal die and poured using type-IV dental stone. The dies were divided into two groups: Group-A (PEEK) copings and Group-B (zirconia) copings. All copings were fabricated using a CAD/CAM system. Vertical marginal accuracy was assessed with a stereomicroscope and image analysis software at ×20 magnification. The marginal gaP values were subjected to a student (independent) t-test for statistical analysis.
Statistical Analysis Used:
The statistical analysis involved a student (independent) t-test to compare the marginal gaP values between Group A (PEEK) and Group B (zirconia).
Results:
The mean marginal discrepancy for Group A (PEEK) and Group B (zirconia) was 92.84 μm ± 3.48 μm and 63.12 μm ± 31.47 μm, respectively. A statistically significant variation (t = 3.635, P = 0.001) between the groups was observed, indicating better marginal accuracy with zirconia copings compared to PEEK copings.
Conclusion:
Both PEEK and zirconia copings demonstrated vertical marginal discrepancies within the clinically acceptable limit of <120 μm. However, zirconia copings exhibited superior marginal accuracy in this in vitro study. |
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| ISSN: | 0972-4052 1998-4057 |