Comparison of shear bond strength(SBS) between E-max ceramic and composite resin with two methods of cementation

Introduction: Today, the use of all-ceramic restorations has increased due to their physical properties as well as translucency and esthetic appearance. The aim of this study was to compare the shear bond strength (SBS) between two methods of e-max ceramic cementing. Materials Methods: The study groups were 1 flowable composite as cement (FC group) and 2) choice2 cement (C2 group). The samples were fixed to a KOOPA universal testing machine for SBS testing. The data were analyzed using SPSS 20 through T-test at significant level of P˂0.05. Results: The average SBS in the FC group was 10.41±2.17 and the average SBS in the C2 group was 13.28±1.52. There was a statistically significant difference between the SBS of both groups (p 0.001). Conclusion: This study demonstrated that, the use of flowable composite instead of C2 cement is not recommended for cementing e-max ceramics.