Purpose: To evaluate if the use of ultrasound activated Al203 powder improved the fit especially of all-ceramic restorations.
Methods: 21 extracted teeth were prepared for 14 all-ceramic IPS Empress2 (IPS Empress2) restorations (four crowns, four partial crowns, two inlays, four veneers) and seven gold crowns (Degudent H). Each restoration was adjusted with a suspension of Al2O3 of 25 microm and 50 microm grit, respectively. The effect of the fitting adjustments was recorded with the silicone disclosing medium technique and measured at 11 points under the microscope in an interval of 0.4 mm.
Results: A significant (P < 0.001) improvement of the tight fit of all restorations by means of ultrasound activated Al2O3 powder was noticed. The approach of the restoration towards the prepared stump by the sonoerosive fitting correction was in the mean 201 +/- 60 microm in Empress2 restorations and 87 +/- 24 microm in gold crowns within a period of 10 minutes. SEM observation of the Empress2 specimens showed no microdamage after ultrasound machining.
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