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Radiographic, micro computer tomography and optical coherence tomography investigations of ceramic interfaces

  • Cosmin Sinescu
  • , Meda Lavinia Negrutiu
  • , Ciprian Ionita
  • , Florin Topala
  • , Emanuela Petrescu
  • , Roxana Rominu
  • , Daniela Maria Pop
  • , Liviu Marsavina
  • , Radu Negru
  • , Adrian Bradu
  • , Mihai Rominu
  • , Adrian G. Podoleanu
  • Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy
  • Politehnica University of Timisoara
  • University of Kent

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Abstract

Imagistic investigation of the metal-ceramic crowns and fixed partial prostheses represent a very important issue in nowadays dentistry. At this time, in dental office, it is difficult or even impossible to evaluate a metal ceramic crown or bridge before setting it in the oral cavity. The possibilities of ceramic fractures are due to small fracture lines or material defects inside the esthetic layers. Material and methods: In this study 25 metal ceramic crowns and fixed partial prostheses were investigated by radiographic method (Rx), micro computer tomography (MicroCT) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) working in Time Domain, at 1300 nm. The OCT system contains two interferometers and one scanner. For each incident analysis a stuck made of 100 slices was obtain. These slices were used in order to obtain a 3D model of the ceramic interface. Results: RX and MicroCT are very powerful instruments that provide a good characterization of the dental construct. It is important to observe the reflections due to the metal infrastructure that could affect the evaluation of the metal ceramic crowns and bridges. The OCT investigations could complete the imagistic evaluation of the dental construct by offering important information when it is need it.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAsia Communications and Photonics Conference and Exhibition, ACP 2010
PublisherOptical Society of America (OSA)
ISBN (Print)9780819485540
StatePublished - 2010
EventAsia Communications and Photonics Conference and Exhibition, ACP 2010 - Shanghai, China
Duration: Dec 8 2010Dec 12 2010

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceAsia Communications and Photonics Conference and Exhibition, ACP 2010
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period12/8/1012/12/10

Keywords

  • Fractures
  • Materials defects
  • Metal ceramic crowns and bridges
  • Micro computer tomography
  • Optical coherence tomography
  • Radiographic method

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