Research Article

Evaluating the Final Color of Restorations with Three CAD/CAM Core Materials (Co–Cr, Zirconia, and PEEK), Veneered by Two Methods (Indirect CAD/CAM Composite and Heat-Pressed Ceramics)

Table 1

Study materials in detail.

MaterialBrandManufacturerCompositionLot number

Co–Cr alloyCORiTEC CoCrImes-icore GmbH., Eiterfeld, GermanyCo (>62%), Cr (>28%), W (>8.45%), Si (>1.65%), Mn, Fe, C (>0.5%)184856
Zirconia ceramicIPS e.max ZirCADIvoclar Vivadent Co, GermanyZrO2, Y2O3, HfO2, and Al2O33314000217
PEEKBreCAM BioHPPBredent, Senden, GermanyCeramic filled (20%) PEEK540 0203 1
CompositeBreCAM-HIPCBredent GmbH & Co.KG, Witzighausen, GermanyMatrix: ultracompact PMMA Filler: ceramic microfiller406700
PrimerMKZ PrimerBredent GmbH & Co.KG, Witzighausen, GermanyEthanol415160
PrimerVisio.linkBredent GmbH & Co.KG, Senden, GermanyMMA, PETIA, and photoinitiators152117
CompositeCre.lign opakerBredent GmbH & Co.KG, Witzighausen, GermanyBis-GMA composite with microfillers160202
Compositecombo.lign opaquerBredent GmbH & Co.KG Senden, GermanyBis-GMA composite with microfillers210403
CompositeDual-curing combo.lign luting compositeBredent GmbH & Co.KG, WitzighausenBis-GMA composite with microfillers171313
CeramicIPS e.max® ZirPressIvoclar Vivadent, Schaan, LiechtensteinSiO2, Al2O3, Na2O, K2O, CaO, ZrO2, P2O5, F, +other oxides, and +PigmentsR65422