Research Article

Comparative Evaluation of Marginal Adaptation and Fracture Strength of Different Ceramic Inlays Produced by CEREC Omnicam and Heat-Pressed Technique

Table 4

Fracture modes of restored specimens according to Burke [17].

Mode of failureECLUELEP
IPS e.max CADLava UltimateIPS Empress CADIPS Empress Esthetic
CEREC OmnicamCEREC OmnicamCEREC OmnicamCEREC Omnicam

I6 (40.0%)2 (13.3%)5 (33.3%)5 (33.3%)
II4 (26.7%)6 (40.0%)5 (33.3%)5 (33.3%)
III- (0%)3 (20%)2 (13.3%)1 (6.7%)
IV5 (33.3%)4 (26.7%)3 (20%)4 (26.7%)

Mode I: isolated fracture of the restoration; mode II: restoration fracture involving a small tooth portion; mode III: fracture involving more than half of the tooth, without periodontal involvement; mode IV: fracture with periodontal involvement.