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PURPOSE: This study evaluated the effect of toothbrushing cycles on surface roughness (Ra), gloss (GU), and morphology of two zirconia finishing and polishing protocols. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An ultra-translucent zirconia disc was sectioned into rectangular plates (12 mm × 7 mm × 3 mm) and divided into two groups according to the polishing and finishing system used (diamond rubber abrasive/DRA or glazing/GLA). Bovine enamel (BEN) plates with the same dimensions were used as a Control. Specimens of zirconia and enamel were analyzed for Ra and GU (n = 11) and surface morphology by scanning electron microscopy (n = 3) before toothbrushing (baseline) and after 15,000 and 30,000 toothbrushing cycles. Ra and GU data were analyzed by ANOVA two-way and post-hoc Tukey's test (α = 0.05), while the surface morphology was analyzed qualitatively. RESULTS: The Ra decreased significantly after 30,000 toothbrushing cycles for DRA and GLA zirconia ceramics. DRA showed a higher GU at the baseline, after 15,000 and 30,000 toothbrushing cycles than GLA and BEN. Toothbrushing polished the zirconia, creating a smooth surface, while no changes were observed for BEN. CONCLUSIONS: The increase in toothbrushing cycles (30,000) changed the surface roughness of DRA and GLA zirconia ceramics. DRA zirconia presented the highest GU, which did not change with toothbrushing.

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The aim of this study was to verify the effect of finishing and polishing procedures and glaze application on biaxial strength and surface properties of milled feldspathic ceramic blocks. Forty disc-shaped samples (14 mm diameter, 1.2 mm thickness) were divided in four groups (n = 10): C (control): no finishing and polishing; FP: finishing and polishing; G: glaze; and GFP: finishing and polishing + glaze. The specimens were subject to surface gloss (glossmeter) and roughness (profilometer) tests followed by biaxial flexural strength (universal testing machine) and Vickers hardness (microhardness tester) tests. The surface morphological analysis was performed by scanning electron microscopy (n = 3). Data were submitted to normality tests with Shapiro-Wilk, and one-way ANOVA followed by Tukey's post hoc test (α = 0.05). Group C showed the lowest gloss. For the hardness test, groups C, FP, and GFP obtained the highest values without significant differences between them. Regarding the biaxial strength test, group C showed the lowest mean value. Both finishing and polishing methods (FP and GFP) showed surface properties similar or better than the control, and with higher biaxial strength.

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INTRODUCTION: Adjustments with diamond burs on the ceramic surface can affect its roughness and decrease flexural strength. This study evaluated the effect of polishing or glazing on the surface roughness and biaxial flexural strength of a zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate glass-ceramic upon adjustment with diamond burs. METHODS: Seventy disks were prepared according to ISO 6872 and divided into seven groups (n = 10) according to different adjustments and finishing processes. Surface roughness was measured prior to biaxial flexural strength testing. The topography was analyzed using an atomic force microscope , fracture markings were identified using a stereomicroscope and representative specimens were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy. RESULTS: The use of diamond burs significantly increased the surface roughness and decreased the strength of the evaluated ceramic (p⟨0.05). Polishing reduced the ceramic's roughness but resulted in flexural strength similar to that of the groups with wear (p⟩0.05). The glaze-treated specimens showed flexural strength statistically similar to the control group (p>0.05) but higher roughness, similar to those with wear. CONCLUSIONS: Polishing reduced the surface roughness but did not affect the biaxial flexural strength of the ZLS ceramic. At the same time, the application of glaze after wear increased the strength.

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Lead is one of the most harmful toxic metals to humans. In Mexico, though most potters still use a lead-based glazing process, a new lead-free glaze has been introduced to the production of pottery. The Approved Pottery Program (APP) promotes the production of lead-free pottery. As a component of the APP, we aimed to document in this pilot study the blood lead levels (BLLs) of a sample of potters and the association with the type of glaze used. A cross-sectional study was conducted based on information from 46 potters grouped by 26 workshops. We measured general sociodemographic characteristics, capillary BLLs, and the lead levels of the dirt floors of the workshops. The evaluation of associations and comparisons between glaze types was performed based on a regression model clustered by workshop. The median BLL measured was 13.6 µg/dl (IQR: 7.8-20.4 µg/dl), and 70% of the BLLs were greater than 10 µg/dl. Workshop managers presented higher BLLs compared to others working in the same workshop (median of 14.1 µg/dl (IQR: 11.6-25.3 µg/dl) versus 10.1 µg/dl (IQR: 5.2-16.7 µg/dl), respectively). The median BLLs of potters who used lead-free glaze in at least 80% of production were 8.8 µg/dl (95% CI: -17.3 to -0.3 µg/dl) lower than the BLLs of those who used lead-free glaze in less than 30% of production, adjusted by workshop role. Additionally, the lead levels were significantly lower in workshop dirt floors where lead-free glaze was used in at least 80% of the production compared to those that use less than 30% (180 versus 916 mg/kg; p < 0.05). The use of lead-free glaze in the production of pottery was associated with both lower BLLs in potters and lower soil lead levels in the workshop area.

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PURPOSE: This study aims to evaluate the effect of erosive, abrasive, and erosive/abrasive challenges on the glaze layer of ceramic materials. METHODS: Ninety-five samples of monolithic zirconia (MZ) (LuxaCam Zircon HT-Plus) and lithium disilicate (LD) (IPS e.max CAD) were divided according to the response variables: Surface roughness and surface loss (n = 10), evaluated with optical profilometry; surface topography, with scanning electron microscopy SEM (n = 3); and biofilm deposition, with microbiological assay (n = 5). The evaluations were performed in three different time evaluations: (a) Sintered, (b) Glaze, and (c) Challenge (Erosion, Abrasion, and Erosion/Abrasion). Erosion consisted in immersing specimens in HCl solution, abrasion was performed with brushing machine, and erosion/abrasion consisted of a combination of the two previous protocols. Data were analyzed with parametric tests (P < 0.05). RESULTS: MZ glaze layer presented significantly higher surface roughness (P = 0.00), surface loss (P = 0.03), and biofilm deposition (P = 0.00) than LD. Abrasion and erosion/abrasion showed similar outcomes, generating significantly higher surface roughness (P = 0.00), surface loss (P = 0.00), and biofilm deposition (P = 0.01) than erosion. CONCLUSIONS: Glaze layer properties were altered by the challenges, with abrasion and erosion/abrasion generating higher surface roughness, surface loss, and biofilm deposition than erosion. A significant correlation was found between the surface roughness and biofilm deposition. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The glaze layer is susceptible to challenges, especially to abrasion and erosion/abrasion, which generated greater surface roughness and surface loss than erosion. The greater surface roughness lead to a greater biofilm deposition on the glaze layer.

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OBJECTIVES: A systematic review of in vitro studies was conducted to assess the effect of thermal treatments on flexural strength or critical load to failure of porcelain-veneered zirconia (PVZ). SOURCES: Literature searches were performed up to June 2018 in PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus and Web of Science databases, with no publication year or language limits. DATA: From 393 relevant studies, 21 were selected for full-text analysis, from which 7 failed to meet the inclusion criteria. The 14 remaining papers were included in the systematic review: 8 for meta-analysis and 6 restricted to descriptive analyses. Hand searching of reference lists resulted in no additional papers. STUDY SELECTION: In vitro studies using PVZ specimens testing the influence of thermal treatments on the fracture resistance to monotonic or cyclic loading. Papers evaluating cooling rate were divided into those applying fast cooling from above the porcelain glass transition temperature (Tg), or from below it. Meta-analyses were performed separately for flexural strength and critical load to failure, using random effects at a 5% significance level. CONCLUSIONS: Delaying furnace opening at a temperature below the porcelain Tg is advised for PVZ restorations, in order to improve their fracture resistance. Additional information is required to confirm the apparent beneficial effect of self-glaze and repeated veneer firings on the mechanical properties of these restorations. Finally, in order to obtain conclusive and relevant evidence regarding thermal treatments and the fracture resistance of PVZs, future studies should concentrate on anatomically-correct crown specimens.

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Introduction: Despite being one of the most studied ceramics today, zirconia still does not have a well-defined adhesion protocol. Objective: Evaluate the influence of different etching times and hydrofluoric acid (HF) concentrations on the zirconia surface and bond strength between a vitrified Y-TZP ceramic and a resin cement. Materials and method: The zirconia surface treatments were: sandblasting with silica-coated alumina (Co); glaze application + 5% HF etching for 5s (G5-5s), 10s (G5-10s) or 20s (G5-20s); glaze application + 10% HF etching for 5s (G10-5s), 10 (G10-10s) or 20s (G10-20s) . Then, cement cylinders (3.3 × 3.3 mm) were built up for shear bond test on all specimens. The specimens were subjected to 6000 thermal cycling before the test. Fractures were analyzed by stereomicroscope. Data were statistically analyzed by Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn statistical tests (5%). Extra samples of each group were made to obtain profilometry and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Result: Zirconia-cement bond strength was affected by the ceramic surface treatments (p = 0.001). G10-5s (2.71 MPa) recorded the highest bond strength values, followed by the Co (2.05 MPa) while G5 groups had the lowest bond value. Adhesive failure of the samples predominated. The image analysis revealed G5 groups seem to have a lower roughness when compared to groups treated by 10% HF. The creation of pores in the low-fusing porcelain glass layer surface occurred only when 10% HF was used. Conclusion: The low-fusing porcelain glass layer application was able to overcome the sandblasting and obtain a greater adhesive bond to the resinous cement, however, only when 10% HF was used for an interval of 5 seconds.

Introdução: Apesar de ser uma das cerâmicas mais estudadas atualmente, a zircônia ainda não possui um protocolo bem definido para uma cimentação adesiva. Objetivo: Avaliar a influência de diferentes tempos de condicionamento e concentrações do ácido fluorídrico (AF) na superfície da zirconia e na resistência de união entre uma cerâmica Y-TZP vitrificada e um cimento resinoso. Material e método: Os tratamentos de superfície foram: jateamento com óxido de alumínio revestido com sílica (Co); aplicação de glaze + condicionamento com AF 5% por 5s (G5-5s), 10s (G5-10s) ou 20s (G5-20s); aplicação de glaze + condicionamento com AF 10% por 5s (G10-5s), 10 (G10-10s) ou 20s (G10-20s). Em seguida, cilindros de cimento (3,3 × 3,3mm) para teste de cisalhamento foram feitos em todos os espécimes. Os espécimes foram submetidos a 6000 ciclos térmicos antes do teste de adesão. As fraturas foram analisadas por estereomicroscópio. Os dados foram analisados ​​estatisticamente por Kruskal-Wallis e Dunn (5%). Amostras extra de cada grupo foram feitas para realização de perfilometria e microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV). Resultado: A resistência de união zircônia-cimento foi afetada pelos tratamentos de superfície (p = 0,001). Os grupos G10-5s (2,71 MPa) registraram os maiores valores de resistência de união, seguidos pelos Co (2,05 MPa), enquanto os grupos G5 apresentaram o menor valor de união. Falhas adesivas foram predominantes. As análises por imagem revelaram que os grupos G5 parecem ser menos rugosos quando comparados aos grupos tratados com AF 10%. A criação de poros na superfície vítrea (glaze) ocorreu apenas quando foi utilizado AF 10%. Conclusão: A aplicação de camada de vidro de porcelana de baixa fusão foi capaz de superar o jateamento e obter uma maior adesão adesiva ao cimento resinoso, no entanto, somente quando foi utilizado 10% de HF por um intervalo de 5 segundos.

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Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito de diferentes tratamentos de superfície na resistência adesiva entre a interface zircônia/cimento resinoso. Blocos de zircônia (12 x 11,6 x 1,2 mm) foram divididos em cinco grupos (n=10) e classificados conforme o tratamento de superfície. Nas amostras em que a superfície não foi jateada, os filmes de glaze foram avaliados em função do condicionamento ou não das amostras com ácido fluorídrico (HF). No jateamento das superfícies das cerâmicas foram utilizadas microesferas de alumina, com e sem revestimento de sílica, e avaliada a influência dos tratamentos na resistência adesiva entre a superfície da cerâmica e o cimento resinoso. No teste de resistência de união, as amostras com glaze condicionado e com jateamento (alumina + sílica) apresentaram resultados superiores em relação às amostras não jateadas. As falhas foram classificadas em adesiva, mista e coesiva com a ajuda de um estereomicroscópio. A caracterização das superfícies foi avaliada por microscopia eletrônica de varredura e espectroscopia de energia dispersiva. A espessura dos filmes glaze, obtida pela micrografi a da secção transversal das amostras, apresentou espessuras semelhantes independentemente do tratamento. Os tratamentos de superfície da zircônia com glaze condicionado (com e sem secagem) e jateamento (alumina + sílica) obtiveram os melhores resultados de resistência de união.

This work aimed to evaluate the effect of different surface treatments on bond strength at the zirconia/resin cement interface. Zirconia blocks (12 x 11.6 x 1.2 mm) were divided into five groups (n=10) and classified according to the surface treatment. In the samples wherein the surface glaze has not been sandblasted the films were assessed for conditioning or not the samples with hydrofluoric acid (HF). Alumina microespheres with and without silica coating were used to blast the surfaces, and also to study the effect of treatments on bond strength between the ceramic surface and the resin cement. In the bond strength test samples with conditioning glaze and sandblasting (alumina + silica) showed higher scores than the non-blasted samples. The flaws were classified as adhesive, cohesive and mixed with the aid of a stereomicroscope. Surface characterization was evaluated by scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive spectroscopy. The thickness of the glaze film obtained by the micrograph of the cross section of the samples showed similar thicknesses regardless of treatment applied. The zirconia surface treatments with conditioning glaze (with and without drying) and sandblasting (alumina + silica) generated the best bond strength results.

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of hard machining, glaze firing and hydrofluoric acid etching on the biaxial flexural strength and roughness of a CAD/CAM leucite glass-ceramic; to investigate if ceramic post-machining surface roughness is influenced by the machining order and by the pair of burs used for it. METHODS: A hundred forty four discs were machined by six nominally identical pairs of burs and divided into groups (n=24): (1) machining-M, (2) machining and glaze firing-MG, (3) machining and hydrofluoric acid etching-MA, (4) machining, glaze firing and hydrofluoric acid etching-MGA, (5) machining followed by polishing, as a control-MP, (6) machining, polishing and hydrofluoric acid etching-MPA. The roughness after each treatment (Ra and Rz) was measured. The discs were submitted to a piston-on-three ball flexure test (ISO 6872/2008) and strength data analyzed through Weibull statistics (95% CI). RESULTS: M resulted in lower characteristic strength (σ0) (128.2MPa) than MP (177.2MPa). The glaze firing reduced σ0 (109MPa), without affecting roughness. Hydrofluoric acid etching increased the roughness without affecting σ0. Spearman's coefficient (rs) indicated strong and significant correlation between machining order and roughness (rsRa=-0.66; rsRz=-0.73). The ceramic post-machining surface roughness differed significantly according to the pair of burs employed (p<0.05). SIGNIFICANCE: hard machining and glaze firing reduced the leucite ceramic strength, while hydrofluoric acid etching did not affect the strength. Variability in the roughness might be expected after machining, since it was influenced by the machining order and by the bur pairing.

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O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar os parâmetros de adesão entre glaze e full-contour zirconia (FCZ) e FCZ glazeada e cimento resinoso. Zircônia e glaze tiveram as suas propriedades caracterizadas. Amostras de FCZ foram divididas em 5 grupos: (GL) aplicação de glaze; (AL+GL) jateamento com óxido de alumínio + glaze; (CJ+GL) partículas de óxido de alumínio modificada por sílica(Cojet®) + glaze; (SP+GL) tratamento químico com solução piranha + glaze; (CJ) Cojet. Microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV) e de força atômica (MFA) foram realizadas para avaliar a topografia das amostras. Scratch test foi realizado para avaliar o tipo de união entre zircônia e glaze após os diferentes tratamentos [(GL), (AL), (CJ) e (SP). Durante a cimentação, os grupos glazeados [(GL), (AL+GL), (CJ+GL) e (SP+GL)] foram tratados com ácido fluorídrico (HF) e silano; e o grupo não glazeado (CJ) apenas com silano. O cimento resinoso foi unido à zircônia utilizando um dispositivo específico para o teste de cisalhamento (SBS). Para a realização do teste SBS, metade dos espécimes de cada tratamento foi ensaiada 24 h após a cimentação e a outra metade foi envelhecida (armazenagem e termociclagem). Para a avaliação da retenção, foram confeccionados coroas FCZ e preparos para coroa total em substrato deresina epóxica (G10) (simulando um dente). Os grupos que receberam tratamento na superfície interna da coroa [(GL), (CJ+GL), (SP+GL) e (CJ)] foram cimentados com cimento resinoso sem MDP (Multilink Automix, 3M). O grupo que não recebeu tratamento na superfície interna (PF) foi cimentado utilizando um cimento resinoso contendo MDP (Panavia F, Kuraray). Os dados de adesão foram analisados estatisticamente (ANOVA e Tukey test). A full-contour zirconia apresentou alta densidade, microestrutura homogênea e propriedades mecânicas comparáveis à zircônia tradicional. O glaze correspondente apresentou picos coincidentes com à fase leucita (DRX) com morfologia irregular em formato e tamanho. ...

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the adhesive parameters between glaze and full-contour zirconia (FCZ) and overglazed FCZ and resin cement. Zirconia and glaze were tested to determined theirs properties. FCZ samples were divided into 5 groups: (GL) glaze application; (AL+GL)sandblasting with aluminum oxide + glaze; (CJ+GL) tribochemical silica coating (Cojet®) + glaze; (SP+GL) chemical surface treatment with piranha solution+glaze; (CJ) Cojet. Electron scanning microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (MFA) were performed to evaluate the FCZ topography.Scratch test was executed to evaluate the bonding between FCZ and glazeafter the different surface pretreatment. For the bonding procedures the glazed groups [(GL), (AL+GL), (CJ+GL) and (SP+GL)] were etched with hydrofluoric acid (HF) and treated with a silane coupling agent and the group without glaze (CJ) was treated only with a silane. The resin cement was bonded to the zirconia surface using a dedicated device for the shear test(SBS). For the SBS test, half of the samples were tested after 24 h and theother half after storage and thermocycling. To evaluate the tensile retention of FCZ crowns cemented on epoxy resin (G10) specimens simulating fullcontour crowns were made. Pretreated groups [(GL), (CJ+GL), (SP+GL) and (CJ)] were bonded with a resin cement without MDP (Multilink Automix, 3M). The group without surface pretreatment (PF) was bonded with a MDP-based resin cement (Panavia F, Kuraray). The adhesive data were statistically analysed (ANOVA e Tukey test). FCZ showed high density, homogeneous microstructure and mechanical properties similar to the traditional zirconia. FCZ glaze was characterized as a leucite with irregular shape and size morphology. The scratch test pattern was similar for all the evaluated groups and classified as a cohesive failure of the glaze. The shear data suggested that the chemicall treatment, before the glaze application, did not improve the bonding ...

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O objetivo desse estudo, in vitro, foi avaliar através de testes mecânicos e tribológicos, a aplicação de dois glazeadores disponíveis comercialmente e uma composição experimental como material de cobertura em restaurações de resina composta com relação à rugosidade superficial, à dureza e à resistência ao desgaste. Foram confeccionados 24 corpos de prova (CP) do compósito Z350XT (3M/ESPE) e divididos em 4 grupos. O grupo controle (GC) não recebeu selamento, o grupo Biscover LV (GB) recebeu aplicação do Biscover LV (Bisco), o grupo Natural Glaze (GN) recebeu aplicação do Natural Glaze (Nova DFL) e o grupo Experimental (GE) recebeu aplicação de um glazeador experimental contendo nanopartículas (1% em peso). Posteriormente, os CP foram submetidos à análise da rugosidade superficial utilizando um perfilômetro e avaliação da dureza através de um nanoindentador, que fornece também o módulo elástico do material. Em seguida, os CP foram submetidos ao teste de desgaste linear alternado, durante 15.000 ciclos, com carga de 5N, em água destilada. A profundidade máxima de desgaste foi avaliada através de um perfilômetro. A análise dos dados relativos à rugosidade superficial (µm) foi realizada utilizando ANOVA/Duncan (p-valor = 0,000). As médias e desvio padrão foram: GC-0,12(0,01); GB-0,06(0,01); GN-0,13(0,02); GE-0,13(0,01). A análise da dureza (GPa) e módulo elástico (GPa) foram avaliados aplicando o teste não-paramétrico de Kruskal-Wallis. As médias e desvio padrão para dureza foram: GC-1,10(0,24); GB-0,31(0,004); GN-0,08(0,004); GE-0,12(0,008) para carga de 1,25mN; GC-1,08(0,139); GB-0,32(0,004); GN-0,08(0,003); GE-0,13(0,006) para carga de 2,5mN; GC-1,10(0,101); GB-0,33(0,003); GN-0,09(0,002); GE-0,13(0,056) para carga de 5,0mN. As médias e desvio padrão para módulo elástico foram: GC-17,71(1,666); GB-5,44(0,084); GN-3,484(0,114); GE-4,55(0,178) para carga de 1,25mN; GC-17,5(1,449); GB-5,18(0,065); GN-3,38(0,078); GE-4,55(0,12) para carga de 2,5mN; GC-17,69(1,793); GB-5,04(0,041); GN-3,63(0,066); GE-4,85(0,104) para carga de 5,0mN. A análise dos dados relativos à profundidade de desgaste (µm) foi realizada utilizando ANOVA/Dunnett (p-valor = 0,000). As médias e desvio padrão foram: GC-12,51(0,89); GB-0,59(0,07); GN-1,41(0,12); GE-1,84(0,18). A partir dos resultados apresentados pode-se concluir que apenas o Biscover LV foi capaz de reduzir a rugosidade superficial da resina composta testada. Os demais, Natural Glaze e Experimental, não alteraram a rugosidade superficial e foram estatisticamente semelhantes entre si e com o grupo controle. Todos os glazeadores testados reduziram a dureza e o módulo elástico da resina composta quando comparados com o grupo controle, diferindo entre si, apresentando uma ordem crescente de dureza e módulo elástico (Natural Glaze < Experimental < Biscover < Controle). Todos os glazeadores testados foram capazes de reduzir o desgaste da resina composta, quando comparados com o grupo controle, diferindo entre si, apresentado uma ordem crescente de desgaste (Biscover < Natural Glaze < Experimental < Controle).

The aim of this in vitro study was to assess through mechanical and tribological tests the application of two commercially available glazes and one experimental composition as coverage material in composite resin restorations regarding the surface roughness, hardness and wear resistance. Twenty-four specimens of Z350XT composite (3M/ESPE) were made and distributed into four groups. The control group (CG) did not receive any sealing, the Biscover LV group (BG) received application of the Natural Glaze (Nova DFL) and the Experimental group (EG) received application of an experimental glaze containing nanoparticles (1% weight). Subsequently, the specimens were subjected to analysis of surface roughness using a profilemeter and hardness assessment through a nanoindenter, which also provides the elastic modulus of the material. Then, the specimens were subjected to alternated linear wear test during 15,000 cycles with load of 5N in distilled water. The maximum wear depth was assessed by a profilemeter. The data analysis for the surface roughness (in µm) was performed using the ANOVA/Duncan test (p-value = .000). The mean and standard deviation values were: CG, 0.12 (0.01); BG, 0.06 (0.01); NG, 0.13 (0.02); EG, 0.13 (0.01). The hardness analysis (GPa) and elastic modulus (GPa) were assessed by applying the Kruskal-Wallis non-parametric test. The mean and standard deviation values for the hardness were: CG, 0.10 (0.24); BG, 0.31(0.004); NG, 0.08(0.004); EG, 0.12 (0.008), for load of 1.25 mN; CG,1.08 (0.139); BG, 0.32 (0.004); NG, 0.08 (0.003); EG, 0.13 (0.006) for load of 2.5 mN; CG, 1.10 (0.101); BG, 0.33 (0.003); NG, 0.09 (0.002); EG, 0.13 (0.056), for load of 5.0 mN. The mean and standard deviation values for the elastic modulus were: CG, 17.71 (1.666); BG, 44 (0.084); NG, 3.484 (0.114); EG, 4.55 (0.178) for load of 1.25 mN; CG, 17.5 (1.449); BG, 5.18 (0.065); NG, 3.38 (0.078); EG, 4.55 (0.12) for load of 2.5 mN; CG, 17.69 (1.793); BG, 5.04 (0.041); NG, 3.63 (0.066); EG, 4.85 (0.104) for load of 5.0 mN. The data analysis for the wear depth (µm) was performed usingn ANOVA/Dunnett tests (p-value = .000). The mean and standard deviation values were: CG, 12.51 (0.89); BG, 0.59 (0.07); NG, 1.41 (0.12); EG, 1.84 (0.18). From the showed outcomes may be concluded that only the Biscover LV could reduce the surface roughness of the tested composite resin. The remainder, Natural Glaze and Experimental, did not change the surface roughness and were statistically similar among themselves and to the control group. All tested glazes reduced the hardness and elastic modulus of composite resin when compared with the control group, differing among themselves, showing an ascending order of hardness and elastic modulus (NaturalGlaze < Experimental < Biscover < Control). All tested glazes could reduce the wear of the composite resin, when compared with the control group, differing among themselves, showing an ascending order of wear (Biscover < NaturalGlaze < Experimental < Control).

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