The effect of dentine location and tubule orientation on the bond strengths between resin and dentine

This study determined the influence of dentine structure on the micro-tensile bond strengths between resin and dentine of two different dentine adhesive systems (Single Bond, 3M Dental Products, St Paul, MN; MF-102 (experimental self-etching primer), GC Corporation, Tokyo, Japan). The study was separated into two main parts: bond strength measurement and investigation of the bonding interface. Twenty-two human premolars were used for the bond strength measurement. Each tooth was cut vertically, separating the tooth into mesio-distal halves. One half of the tooth was used to bond to a surface perpendicular to the dentinal tubules and other half to bond to a surface parallel to the tubules. For each half, six locations of dentine were bonded. Each material was used in accordance to the manufacturer's directions. Cylindrical hourglass-shaped specimens of 1.2 mm diameter at the bonded interface were manufactured. The bonds were stressed in tension at a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min. Mean bond strengths were compared using LSD, one-way ANOVA, and Student's t-test. The fractured surfaces were examined under a scanning electron microscope, and the frequency of fracture modes was compared using the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests. For the investigation of the bonded interface, four teeth were prepared by the same procedure used for the bond test specimens. The bonded interfaces were observed after an acid-base treatment or fracturing across the bonded interface, prior to investigation with a field-emission scanning electron microscope. For Single Bond, the bond strengths for mid-root dentine were significantly lower than for other locations (p 0.05). MF-102 bonded well to all locations of dentine while Single Bond showed a porous zone at the base of the hybrid layer. The bonds were not influenced by tubule orientation. The results indicate that the bond for Single Bond may be affected by its ability to penetrate demineralised dentine in different locations of a tooth. The self-etching primer of MF-102 produces a good bond and is independent of the position on the tooth. © 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.link_to_subscribed_fulltex

Bonding of amalgam and a gallium alloy to bovine dentin

The shear bond strengths of an amalgam (Permite C) and a gallium alloy (Galloy) to dentin, mediated by four dentin adhesives (Super-Bond D-Liner, Super-Bond D-Liner II, Paama 2, and Panavia 21), were investigated. Flat labial dentin surfaces were prepared from bovine lower incisor teeth. A 3 mm-in-diameter area of dentin was bonded according to each manufacturer's directions before placement of Permite C or Galloy. The bonds were stressed in shear at a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min. The mean shear bond strengths were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Student's t-test, and fracture modes were assessed under X20 magnification and analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests. Scanning electron micrographs were taken of the bond interface of separate samples. The results showed no significant difference among the bond strengths of Super-Bond D-Liner (2.79 MPa, 2.69 MPa), Super-Bond D-Liner II (3.41 MPa, 2.65 MPa), and Paama 2 (0.70 MPa, 0.50 MPa) bonded to Permite C and Galloy (respective values in parentheses); however, Panavia gave a significantly better bond with Permite C (0.42 MPa) than with Galloy (0 MPa). Super-Bond D-Liner and Super-Bond D-Liner II gave stronger bonds than Paama 2 and Panavia with both Permite C and Galloy. For each dentin adhesive, there was no difference in fracture mode between Permite C and Galloy. It was concluded that, since all bond strengths were very low, none of the dentin adhesives tested would enhance the clinical retention of Permite C or Galloy. However, although the use of Paama 2 with Galloy was originally recommended by the manufacturer for dentin sealing purposes, no adhesion was claimed.link_to_subscribed_fulltex

The influence of cross-sectional shape and surface area on the microtensile bond test

Objectives. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the cross-sectional area shape (cylindrical vs. rectangular) and the bonding surface area on the microtensile bond strengths and stress distribution of four dentin adhesive systems (Scotchbond MP Plus, OptiBond FL, OptiBond Solo, One-Step). In addition, finite element analysis (FEA) models were developed to investigate stress distributions. Methods. Extracted human molars were cut vertically and the occlusal enamel removed; one-half of the tooth was used for rectangular specimens, the other half for cylindrical specimens. The occlusal dentin was bonded according to the manufacturers' directions and covered with a block of resin composite. For the cylindrical specimens, the bonded dentin was shaped with a diamond bur on a lathe to produce specimens of area 1.1, 1.5 or 3.1 mm2 at the bonded interface. The rectangular specimens were sectioned to obtain bar-shaped specimens, which were shaped to produce hour-glass shaped specimens with the same area as the round specimens. Bonds were stressed in tension at a speed of 1 mm min-1. The mean bond strengths were compared using two-way ANOVA, one-way ANOVA, LSD and Student's t tests. The fractured surfaces were examined by scanning electron microscopy, and the frequencies of the fracture modes were compared using the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests. FEA models were created simulating the cross-sectional areas for bonding to determine the stress distribution. Results. The 3.1 mm2 bonding area groups showed significantly lower bond strengths than the 1.1 mm2 bonding area groups (p < 0.05), except for the rectangular specimens using Scotchbond MP Plus and One-Step. Most cylindrical specimens of bonding area 1.1 or 1.5 mm2 exhibited adhesive failure at the interface between the dentin and the adhesive resin. No differences were determined between cylindrical and rectangular specimens. The fracture mode matched the stress distribution patterns calculated from the FEA modeling. Significance. The results indicate that the test methods using small surface areas produce higher bond strengths than those using larger surface areas, and that cross-sectional shape has little effect. This is probably a result of fewer defects occurring in the small-area specimens. © 1998 Published by Elsevier Science Ltd on behalf of the Academy of Dental Materials.link_to_subscribed_fulltex

A comparison of microtensile bond strengths of several dentin bonding systems to primary and permanent dentin

Objectives: Limited information exists with regard to the adhesive ability of glass ionomer cements (GIC) and recently developed resin-based dentin bond systems to primary dentin. The aim of this study was to compare the microtensile bond strength of a conventional GIC (Fuji IX), a resin-modified GIC (Fuji II LC), and two resin-based dentin adhesives (Prime and Bond NT with NRC and Single Bond). The bonded interfaces were also observed using field emission electron microscopy(FE-SEM). Methods: Microtensile bond test specimens were prepared on superficial dentin of primary and permanent molars. The specimens were bonded according to each manufacturer's instructions except for Prime and Bond NT/NRC which used Silux Plus resin composite instead of Dyract. Hour-glass shaped specimens were created (diameter of 1.2±0.02mm) and stressed in tension at a crosshead speed of 1mm/min. Results were analyzed using two-way ANOVA and LSD test, fracture modes were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U-test and Kruskall-Wallis test. Twelve specimens were prepared for each material on primary and permanent dentin. Samples were prepared in the same manner, then critical point dried, fractured and sputter-coated for the FE-SEM observations. Results: Two-way ANOVA showed the overall bond strengths were greater for the permanent dentin compared with primary dentin. However, for individual material comparisons no differences among the bond strengths to primary and permanent dentin for Fuji IX (9.7, 12.2MPa), Fuji II LC (16, 20.1MPa), Prime & Bond NT/NRC (18.1, 21.6MPa) and Single Bond (18.2, 21.6MPa), were detected. However, Fuji IX bond strengths were significantly lower than the other systems tested when bonded to either primary or permanent dentin (p<0.05). Failure mode showed cohesive failure of GIC and mostly adhesive failure for the resin-based adhesives. The FE-SEM observations showed hybrid-like layer formation for the GIC materials and hybrid layer formation for the resin-based adhesives. Significance: The materials tested would be suitable for bonding to either primary or permanent dentin, but the resin-modified GIC or resin-based systems are likely to provide a stronger bond than the conventional GIC, Fuji IX. © 2002 Academy of Dental Materials. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.link_to_subscribed_fulltex

Effect of cross-sectional surface area on bond strengths between resin and dentin

Objectives. This study was conducted to determine the effect of the bonding area on the micro-shear and micro-tensile bond strengths of four dentin adhesive systems (Scotchbond MP Plus, 3M Dental Products, St. Paul, MN; OptiBond FL, Kerr Corp., Orange, CA; OptiBond Solo, Kerr Corp., Orange, CA; One-Step, Bisco, Inc., Itasca, IL). Methods. Sixty extracted human molars were cut vertically and occlusal enamel removed, one half of the tooth was used for tensile testing and one half for shear. The occlusal dentin was bonded according to manufacturers' directions with a resin composite block and sectioned to obtain up to three square bar-shaped specimens, which were shaped with a high speed diamond bur on a lathe to produce cylindrical specimens of 1.2, 1.4 or 2.0 mm diameter at the bonded interface. The bonds were stressed in shear or tension at a crosshead speed of 1 mm min-1. The mean bond strengths were compared using one-way ANOVA, two-way ANOVA and Student's t-test. The fractured surfaces were examined under a scanning electron microscope and the frequency of fracture modes was compared using the Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests. Results. For all materials, the 2.0 mm diameter group showed significantly lower bond strengths than the 1.2 mm diameter group in both shear and tensile tests (p < 0.05). Most specimens of 1.2 mm or 1.4 mm diameter exhibited adhesive failure at the interface between the dentin and the adhesive resin. Significance. The results indicate that small surface areas of test specimens are associated with higher bond strengths and that the effect on tensile and shear values is similar. © 1998 Academy of Dental Materials. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd.link_to_subscribed_fulltex

Development of a bond test method using very small surface areas

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