Biocompatible Inorganic PVD MeSiON Thin Films (Me = Cr or Zr) Used to Enhance the Bond Strength Between NiCr-Based Metallic Frameworks and Ceramic in Dental Restorations

• Published in: Dentistry journal Vol. 13; no. 7; p. 318
• Main Authors: Dinu, Mihaela, Cotrut, Cosmin Mihai, Vladescu (Dragomir), Alina, Baciu, Florin, Parau, Anca Constantina, Pana, Iulian, Constantin, Lidia Ruxandra, Vitelaru, Catalin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 14.07.2025; MDPI
• Subjects: 3-point bending test; Adhesion; Adhesives; Alloys; Analysis; Arc deposition; Bias; Biocompatibility; Bond strength; Bonding strength; cathodic arc evaporation; Ceramic coatings; Ceramic materials; Ceramics; Chemical bonds; Chromium; Chromium alloys; Clay; Coatings; Contact angle; dental restoration; Dental restorative materials; Dentistry; Dielectric films; Hypotheses; Interfaces; Interlayers; Investigations; Kaolin; Mechanical properties; Morphology; Nickel chromium alloys; NiCr; Oxidation; oxynitrides; Stoichiometry; Structural analysis; Substrates; Surface properties; Surface roughness; Thin films; Zirconium dioxide; United States; Massachusetts; Romania; United States > US; Japan

Background/Objectives: The increasing demand for aesthetics in dentistry has driven significant advancements in both materials and techniques. The primary cause of ceramic detachment in dental restorations is extensive mechanical stress, which often results in detachment and clinical complications....