Effect of Surface Treatments on the Shear Bond Strength of Indirect Esthetic Restorative Materials to Dentin

AIM: The purpose of this research was to evaluate the influence of air abrasion, hydrofluoric acid, and combination of air abrasion and hydrofluoric acid on the shear bond strength between dentin and CEREC, VITA VM7, and E-max. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Ninety extracted human lower molars were used. The teeth were divided into three groups (n = 30) according to the surface treatment (air abrasion, hydrofluoric acid, and air abrasion + hydrofluoric acid). Each group was then subdivided into three subgroups (n = 10) according to the ceramic material (CEREC, E-max, and VITA VM7). Shear bond strength was determined by the compressive mode of force applied at the ceramic-tooth interface. The collected data were analysed using two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Tukey’s post-hoc test statistical significance was set at P < 0.05. RESULTS: The highest mean shear bond strength value was recorded with the CEREC group treated by hydrofluoric acid (8.01MPa). While the least mean shear bond strength was recorded with the Cerec group but when treated by air abrasion alone, it was 4.33MPa. CONCLUSION: Hydrofluoric acid etching for various types of ceramic restoration improved the bond strength to dentin.