Effect of Physical and Physiochemical Surface Treatment Methods on the Tensile Strength of CAD/CAM-Fabricated Zirconia Posts and Cores Luted to Root Canals

This study investigated the effect of surface treatments on the retentive strength of zirconia posts and cores to root canals. Maxillary central incisors (n = 40) were treated endodontically, obturated, and post spaces were prepared. Zirconia posts and cores (n = 40) were obtained and assigned randomly to four groups (n = 10 per group; control, sandblasting, tribochemical silica coating, and tribochemical silica coating + silanization). Posts were cemented adhesively, and tensile force was applied. All treatment methods increased the tensile strength of zirconia posts and cores compared to the control group (P = .034). No significant difference was found between treatment methods. Failure types varied depending on the surface treatment method.