OBJECTIVETo study the effect of surface treating methods on the shear strength of Panavia F luting cements to Cercon zirconia.

METHODSForty sample disc of Cercon zirconia with 20 mm in diameter and 4 mm in height were prepared. Another 40 sample discs with 5 mm in diameter and 4 mm in height were also prepared Both of the two types of samples were randomly devided into four groups A, B, C, and D in which different surface treatments were delivered. In group A samples was treated with 600# sand paper, and in group Bwith sand blasting, and silanization in group C, and sand blasting plus silanization in group D. All samples were bonded with Panavia F luting cement under the aid of glass mould. The value of shear strength was measured and statistically analysed.

RESULTSThe shear strength of four groups of samples were (21.50 ± 1.98), (23.68 ± 2.31), (20.69 ± 1.55), (24.01 ± 2.19) MPa respectively. The population mean was not equal. There was no significant difference between 600# sand paper treated group and silanization group, nor between sand blasting group and sand blasting plus silanization group.

CONCLUSIONSSand blasting is a effective means to increase the shear strength, and 600# sand paper treatment and silanization can't increase the shear strength.