Survival of Dicor glass-ceramic dental restorations over 16 years. Part III: effect of luting agent and tooth or tooth-substitute core structure.

Statement Of Problem: The influence of different types of restorative design features on the long-term survival of Dicor glass-ceramic restorations is only partially understood.

Purpose: This study examined the effect of different types of luting agents and preparation core structures on the survival of Dicor glass-ceramic restorations functioning in vivo.

Material And Methods: A total of 1444 Dicor glass-ceramic restorations were placed on the teeth of 417 adults.