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Introduction: the aim of this study was to compare the influence of a liner on veneering porcelain bond strength to two zirconia systems using a slow cooling protocol. Methods: twenty zirconia blocks were fabricated (12 x 11 x 4 mm), sintered, and layered with a veneering porcelain (5 x 11 x 4 mm, IPS e.max Ceram, Ivoclar Vivadent) using a slow cooling protocol. Four groups were evaluated: IPS e.max ZirCAD (Ivoclar Vivadent) with liner (IL) and without liner (IX), and Ecco-Zirconia (Amann Girrbach) with liner (EL) and without liner (EX) liner. Shear bond strength (SBS) test was conducted and failure modes were recorded. Results: the one-way ANOVA test yielded no significant statistical differences among the four groups (p = 0.662). The mean SBS values (±SD) in MPa were 15.2 (±1.7) MPa for EX, 15.3 (±2.0) MPa for EL, 16.4 (±4.2) MPa for IX, and 13.5 (±1.4) MPa for IL. All the samples showed a combined adhesive/cohesive failure. Conclusions: application of a liner did not alter the bond strength between veneering porcelain and zirconia when using a slow cooling protocol. No differences were found among the tested zirconia blocks. RESUMEN. Introducción: comparar la influencia del Zir-liner sobre la resistencia adhesiva de cerámica feldespática a dos sistemas cerámicos de zirconia mediante un protocolo de enfriamiento lento. Métodos: se fabricaron 20 bloques de zirconia (12 x 11 x 4 mm), se sinterizaron y se aplicó cerámica de recubrimiento (5 x 11 x 4 mm, IPS e.max Ceram, Ivoclar Vivadent) utilizando un protocolo de enfriamiento lento. Se evaluaron cuatro grupos: IPS e.max ZirCAD (Ivoclar Vivadent) con liner (IL) y sin liner (IX), Ecco-Zirconia (Amann Girrbach) con liner (EL) y sin liner (EX). Se llevó a cabo la prueba de resistencia adhesiva (SBS) y se registraron los tipos de falla entre la cerámica y la zirconia. Resultados: one-way ANOVA no reveló diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre los cuatro grupos (p=0,662). Los valores promedios SBS (±SD) en MPa fueron 15,2 (±1,7) MPa para EX, 15,3 (±2,0) MPa para EL, 16,4 (±4,2) MPa para IX and 13,5 (±1,4) MPa para IL. En todas las muestras se observó una falla combinada adhesiva/cohesiva. Conclusiones: la aplicación del liner no alteró la fuerza adhesiva entre la cerámica feldespática y la zirconia utilizando un protocolo de enfriamiento lento. No se encontró diferencia entre los bloques de zirconia evaluados.

The use of full ceramic systems to restore teeth in the anterior area is today the preferred method over conventional metal-ceramic systems due to the combination of aesthetic and mechanical properties, in addition to the biocompatibility of these materials and the possibility they offer to minimize tooth preparation. However, due to the sensitivity of the technique while using these systems, especially those that require adhesive cementation, it is highly important to be familiar with their characteristics and indications in order to make the right choice according to each patient’s conditions. The literature reports that the possible clinical failures of these materials are multifactorial, with occlusal instability being one of the causes. Therefore, their biomechanical behavior and the strict implementation of clinical protocols are necessary for successful long-term restorations. This article discusses the various adhesive restorative options to rehabilitate the anterior area and presents their application to a patient’s clinical case with esthetic purposes.