Background: Professional maintenance therapy is essential for ensuring the long-term clinical success and longevity of dental prostheses. However, conventional decontamination procedures, particularly if performed incorrectly, can irreversibly compromise the surface integrity of restorative materials. Aim of the study: The primary objective of this study was to compare the effects of manual scaling with steel curettes and ultrasonic scaling with steel tips on the surfaces of zirconia and lithium disilicate, the current materials of choice for prosthetic restorations. The secondary objective was to determine if an increase in surface roughness on these substrates correlates with greater bacterial adhesion. Materials and methods: A systematic review of the literature was conducted via the PubMed database. Following the screening of 1037 initial records, 17 studies met the predefined inclusion criteria and were included in the final qualitative analysis. Results: The findings reveal that both manual and ultrasonic steel instrumentation can induce surface alterations on zirconia and lithium disilicate, particularly on more esthetic formulations that possess lower mechanical wear resistance. Surface scratches and material loss were frequently reported, especially in studies simulating clinical aging of the restorations. A definitive consensus on the least invasive instrumentation method remains elusive. Despite the variability in protocols, the observed increase in surface roughness was not substantial enough to promote a statistically significant increase in bacterial adhesion. Conclusions: Caution is warranted when using manual steel curettes and ultrasonic steel tips near zirconia and lithium disilicate restorations. To preserve surface integrity, clinicians should prioritize less aggressive maintenance techniques, such as plastic or PEEK-tipped instruments, polishing cups, or air-polishing with low-abrasion powders like glycine or erythritol.
Background: Le terapie di mantenimento effettuate con le sedute di igiene professionale rappresentano la chiave per favorire la durata e il successo nel tempo degli elementi dentali protesizzati. Tuttavia, l’utilizzo di metodi di decontaminazione delle superfici a contatto con i restauri, soprattutto se svolto in maniera scorretta, può anche irrimediabilmente danneggiarli. Scopo dello studio: Confrontare l’effetto dello scaling manuale con curette in acciaio e dello scaling ultrasonico con inserti in acciaio sulle superfici in zirconia e disilicato di litio, materiali d’elezione per la realizzazione di manufatti protesici dentali. Secondariamente, valutare se, su queste superfici, ad un incremento della rugosità superficiale corrisponde un aumento dell’adesione batterica. Materiali e metodi: È stata condotta una revisione sistematica della letteratura effettuando la ricerca sulla banca dati Pubmed. Di 1037 studi identificati, 17 hanno soddisfatto i criteri d’inclusione e sono stati ritenuti idonei per la revisione finale. Risultati: La strumentazione manuale con curette in acciaio e quella ultrasonica con punte in acciaio possono creare modificazioni su zirconia e disilicato di litio, specialmente nelle tipologie con più alte caratteristiche estetiche ma con resistenza meccanica e all’usura inferiori. Si notano segni superficiali e zone di asportazione di materiale soprattutto negli studi che simulano l’invecchiamento dei restauri. Non vi è accordo su quale sia la metodica meno invasiva. Nonostante la variabilità dei protocolli utilizzati negli studi, l’aumento di rugosità superficiale sui campioni non è stato sufficientemente elevato da causare un aumento dell’adesione batterica sui campioni. Conclusioni: Gli strumenti manuali in acciaio e quelli ultrasonici con punte in acciaio vanno usati con cautela in prossimità di restauri in zirconia e disilicato di litio. Se possibile, è opportuno preferire tecniche meno aggressive di strumentazione con parti lavoranti in plastica, inserti peek, coppette lucidanti o air-polishing con polveri di glicina o eritritolo.
Effetti di due tecniche di igiene professionale su zirconia e disilicato di litio: revisione della letteratura
PESCOSOLIDO, ELISA
2024/2025
Abstract
Background: Professional maintenance therapy is essential for ensuring the long-term clinical success and longevity of dental prostheses. However, conventional decontamination procedures, particularly if performed incorrectly, can irreversibly compromise the surface integrity of restorative materials. Aim of the study: The primary objective of this study was to compare the effects of manual scaling with steel curettes and ultrasonic scaling with steel tips on the surfaces of zirconia and lithium disilicate, the current materials of choice for prosthetic restorations. The secondary objective was to determine if an increase in surface roughness on these substrates correlates with greater bacterial adhesion. Materials and methods: A systematic review of the literature was conducted via the PubMed database. Following the screening of 1037 initial records, 17 studies met the predefined inclusion criteria and were included in the final qualitative analysis. Results: The findings reveal that both manual and ultrasonic steel instrumentation can induce surface alterations on zirconia and lithium disilicate, particularly on more esthetic formulations that possess lower mechanical wear resistance. Surface scratches and material loss were frequently reported, especially in studies simulating clinical aging of the restorations. A definitive consensus on the least invasive instrumentation method remains elusive. Despite the variability in protocols, the observed increase in surface roughness was not substantial enough to promote a statistically significant increase in bacterial adhesion. Conclusions: Caution is warranted when using manual steel curettes and ultrasonic steel tips near zirconia and lithium disilicate restorations. To preserve surface integrity, clinicians should prioritize less aggressive maintenance techniques, such as plastic or PEEK-tipped instruments, polishing cups, or air-polishing with low-abrasion powders like glycine or erythritol.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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