Summary
The purpose of this study was to evaluate in vitro the effect of concentration and time of application of hydrofluoric acid on the surface roughness and fracture resistance of lithium disilicate ceramic generation. 90 IPS e.max press ceramic discs (14 mm diameter, 1.2 mm thick) were fabricated by the press technique and then polished. 60 discs to evaluate the biaxial flexural strength test by the piston and the three spheres were used; under 4.6% hydrofluoric acid and 9.6% conditioned treatment was carried out for 20, 40 and 60 seconds (10 disks per each time and concentration). The remaining 30 discs were used to measure the surface roughness values (Ra) with 4.6% and 9.6% hydrofluoric acid for 20, 40 and 60 seconds (5 discs per group) using 3D optical microscopy, which it possible to measure the values of roughness (Ra). Data were analyzed by ANOVA and Post Hoc to determine significant differences between the study groups. Average values of the biaxial flexural strength in groups 1, 2 and 3 with the application of 4.6% HFL and times of 20, 40 and 60 seconds were 448.45±68.1 MPa, 357.23±59.5 MPa and 317.69±45.97 MPa respectively. The values in groups of 9.6% were 365.40±46.93 MPa, 334.38±40.75 and 348.83±79.39 Mpa. The biaxial flexural strength of the ceramic lithium disilicate generation is affected by the concentration and time of application of hydrofluoric acid. A longer time of application and concentration of hydrofluoric acid, less material strength. The effect of the concentration of hydrofluoric acid and application time on the ceramic lithium disilicate did not significantly alter the roughness of the ceramic surface. According to the values of biaxial flexural strength found in the present study the use of hydrofluoric acid is recommended at a concentration 4.6% for 20 seconds as indicated by the manufacturer.
KEY WORDS: ceramics, dental porcelain, lithium disilicate, hydrofluoric acid, biaxial flexural strength.
How to cite this article
CAPARROSO, P. C.; MEJÍA, B.R.; SOSA, V. J. F. & MAZO, E. Á. M. In vitro evaluation of the effect of concentration and time of application of hydrofluoric acid on the biaxial flexural strength and roughness of lithium disilicate. Int. J. Odontostomat., 9(2):273-281, 2015.
