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Assessment of thicknesses and color properties of opaque porcelain layers applied by different dental technicians
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Original Article
VOLUME: 56 ISSUE: 4
P: 199-205
December 2014

Assessment of thicknesses and color properties of opaque porcelain layers applied by different dental technicians

Gulhane Med J 2014;56(4):199-205
DOI: 10.5455/gulhane.152766
Bülent PİŞKİN 1
Cumhur SİPAHİ 1
Simel AYYILDIZ 1
Yumuşhan GÜNAY 2
1. Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Prosthodontics
2. Haydarpasa Training Hospital, Department of Prosthodontics
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Received Date: 20.01.2014
Accepted Date: 19.06.2014
Publish Date: 27.12.2014
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ABSTRACT

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of individual manipulative variations on the thickness and color values of opaque porcelain layers applied by different dental technicians. A total of 11 dental technicians applied opaque porcelain onto prepared metal specimens (n=10). The thicknesses of these opaque porcelain layers were measured with an ultrasonic device, and color values were evaluated using a spectrophotometer. Obtained values were compared with those of the control group specimens (n=10), which were fabricated by a prosthodontist. Opaque porcelain thickness values of metal specimens applied by 10 dental technicians were significantly different than those of the control group. Color values of opaque porcelain layer applied by nine dental technicians were significantly different than those of the control group. It was concluded that the opaque porcelain layer thickness and color values may be affected by individual manipulative variations by the different dental operators according to results of present study.