Effects of food-simulating liquids on the mechanical properties of a silorane-based dental composite

PubMedID: 19662736The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of food-simulating liquids (FSL) on the hardness and flexural strength (FS) of a new silorane-based composite and to compare it with methacrylate-based composites (MBCs). Four restorative materials (Filtek Silorane, P60, Z250, and Supreme XT) were used. Specimens for the FS and hardness measurements were fabricated in customized molds. Immediately after polymerization, the materials were stored in the following dietary simulating solvents at 37°C for 1 week: distilled water, 0.02 N citric acid, heptane, and 75% aqueous ethanol solution. After conditioning, the FS and hardness values were measured. Data were subjected to ANOVA/Scheffé's test at a significance level of 0.05. The hardness and FS of Filtek Silorane were not significantly affected by FSL (p>0.05). Conversely, the hardness of MBCs significantly decreased after conditioning in water and ethanol (p<0.05). Similarly, the FS values of MBCs were significantly affected after conditioning in ethanol

Silorane-based composite: Depth of cure, surface hardness, degree of conversion, and cervical microleakage in class II cavities

PubMedID: 21977956Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the depth of cure, degree of conversion (DC), hardness, and cervical sealing ability of silorane-based composite (Filtek Silorane [FS; 3M, Seefeld, Germany]) and to compare with methacrylate-based composites (MBCs = Filtek Supreme XT [FSXT] and Filtek P60 [FP60]). Materials and Methods: The DC and hardness of every material were evaluated after 1, 7, and 30 days. The depth of cure was determined using the ISO 4049:2000 standard. Microleakage was evaluated by measuring dye penetration across the gingival wall in cross-sectioned specimens. Results: FS showed lower depth of cure than FSXT and FP60. The DC of FS was significantly lower when compared to FP60 and FSXT. FS exhibited lower hardness than both FSXT and FP60 after 1 day of storage. The hardness of FS remained unchanged during the storage period. FS showed reduced microleakage scores compared to FSXT and showed similar microleakage scores compared to FP60. Conclusions: In conclusion, the DC and cure depth of FS are lower than those of MBCs. However, FS revealed stable hardness in water that is comparable to MBCs. The sealing ability of FS is similar or even better than that of MBCs. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc

Silorane-based composite: Depth of cure, surface hardness, degree of conversion, and cervical microleakage in class II cavities

PubMed: 21977956Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the depth of cure, degree of conversion (DC), hardness, and cervical sealing ability of silorane-based composite (Filtek Silorane [FS; 3M, Seefeld, Germany]) and to compare with methacrylate-based composites (MBCs = Filtek Supreme XT [FSXT] and Filtek P60 [FP60]). Materials and Methods: The DC and hardness of every material were evaluated after 1, 7, and 30 days. The depth of cure was determined using the ISO 4049:2000 standard. Microleakage was evaluated by measuring dye penetration across the gingival wall in cross-sectioned specimens. Results: FS showed lower depth of cure than FSXT and FP60. The DC of FS was significantly lower when compared to FP60 and FSXT. FS exhibited lower hardness than both FSXT and FP60 after 1 day of storage. The hardness of FS remained unchanged during the storage period. FS showed reduced microleakage scores compared to FSXT and showed similar microleakage scores compared to FP60. Conclusions: In conclusion, the DC and cure depth of FS are lower than those of MBCs. However, FS revealed stable hardness in water that is comparable to MBCs. The sealing ability of FS is similar or even better than that of MBCs. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc