Influence of Hydrofluoric and Nitric Acid Pre-Treatment and Type of Adhesive Cement on Retention of Zirconia Crowns

Abstract

Group AHP showed the highest mean value of the retention strength, followed by group AP then group AHL. Group AL showed the lowest value. A statistically significant effect (<i>p</i> = 0.001) of the hot acids etching on the retention of zirconia crown was found. Also, there was a significant effect (<i>p</i> = 0.000) of the cement type. The interaction between surface treatment and the cement type has no significant impact (<i>p</i> = 0.882). The main mode of failure for Panavia SA Cement is mixed mode of failure, while for G-CEM LinkForce is adhesive failure. <i>Conclusions</i>: Hot acid etching pre-treatment improved the retention of zirconia crown. Usage of Panavia SA Cement with hot acids etching is effective can be used for adhesive cementation of zirconia crown.