Effect of delayed activation of light-cured composites on all-in-one adhesives

Abstract no. 116published_or_final_versio

Compromised bonding of all-in-one adhesives upon delayed activation of light-cured composites

Abstract no. 897published_or_final_versio

Effect of resin hydrophilicity on tracer penetration

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Incompatibility of oxalate desensitizers with acidic, fluoride-containing total-etch adhesives

The use of oxalate desensitizers on acid-etched dentin prior to adhesive application can result in subsurface tubular occlusion by calcium oxalate crystals. However, the solubility of calcium oxalate increases in acidic solution. We hypothesized that total-etch adhesives can, depending upon their pH, interact with oxalate-desensitizer-treated dentin in an adverse manner. Acid-etched human dentin treated with 2 oxalate desensitizers (BisBlock and Super Seal) was bonded with 4 simplified total-etch adhesives: One-Step (OS), Single Bond (SB), OptiBond Solo Plus (OB), and Prime&Bond NT (PB). Composite-dentin beams were examined by SEM and TEM, both of which revealed numerous spherical globules on OB- and PB-bonded, desensitizer-treated dentin, but not in OS or SB samples. Bond strengths produced by OB and PB were significantly lower in oxalate-treated specimens than those produced by OS or SB. These surface globules may have interfered with hybridization of demineralized dentin with OB and PB resins and caused compromised bond strengths.postprin

Effect of delayed activation of light-cured resin composites on bonding of all-in-one adhesives

Purpose: This study examined the effect of delayed activation of light-cured resin composites on the microtensile bond strengths of two all-in-one adhesives to sound dentin. Materials and Methods: Flat dentin surfaces prepared from caries-free third molars were bonded with either Prompt L-Pop (ESPE) or One-Up Bond F (Tokuyama). Each adhesive was divided into 6 subgroups containing three teeth each. A hybrid composite was left to contact the cured adhesive surfaces for 0, 2.5, 5, 10 or 20 min before light activation. In the 6th subgroup, the cured adhesive was covered with a layer of nonacidic bonding resin before contacting the composite for 20 min. Composite-dentin beams, with average cross-sectional areas of 0.85 mm2 were prepared for microtensile bond testing. Representative fractured beams from the 0,10- and 20-min delay subgroups were prepared for SEM examination. Additional specimens were prepared in the 0- and 20-min delay subgroups by replacing the hybrid composite with either a flowable composite or a composite liner to facilitate TEM preparation and examination. Results: Kruskal-Wallis ANOVA and Dunn's multiple comparison tests showed that significant differences existed among the subgroups of each adhesive. Regression analyses showed that for each adhesive, there was an exponential decline in mean bond strength with increasing delay in light activation, and the correlation was highly significant (r = -0.99, p < 0.005 for Prompt L-Pop; r = -0.96, p < 0.01 for One-Up Bond F). SEM examination of fractured interfaces in the immediately light-cured subgroups revealed the absence of voids within the fractured composite. However, voids were consistently observed in the 10 min- and 20 min-delay subgroups. They corresponded to soapsuds-like blisters that were observed with TEM in the 20 min-delay subgroups. Conclusion: Adverse interactions between acidic adhesive resin monomers and tertiary amines in lightcured composites normally do not occur because of the fast rate of free-radical generation in photochemical redox reactions. However, such interactions can occur in all-in-one adhesives on prolonged contact of light-cured composites with the cured adhesive layer.link_to_subscribed_fulltex

Effect of resin hydrophilicity on tracer penetration. A preliminary study

Purpose: To evaluate, by transmission electron microscopy, the extent of silver nitrate penetration into four polymerized resin blends with increasing degree of hydrophilicity after a period of 24 hours. Methods: The uncured resin was polymerized in an experimental composite inlay processing chamber under a pressurized nitrogen atmosphere maintained at 551.6 KPa and light-activated for one complete cycle at 125°C for 10 minutes. The resin blocks were sectioned occluso-gingivally into multiple 0.9 x 0.9 x 5 mm resin beams, and immersed in 50% basic, ammoniacal silver nitrate for 24 hours, exposed to a photodeveloping solution and prepared for transmission electron microscopy. The percentage distributions of silver deposits were compared using Kruskal-Wallis one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) on ranks and Dunn's multiple comparison tests. Results: No silver uptake occurred in the two most hydrophobic resins (Groups 1 & 2). The percentage distributions of silver deposits in the more hydrophilic Group 3 (6.23±1.35%) and 4 (5.08±1.09%) resins were significantly higher (P< 0.05) than were found in the more hydrophobic resins but Groups 3 and 4 were not significantly different from each other. The intensity of silver uptake increased with hydrophilicity of the resin blends. TEM examination revealed two types of silver deposits: fine spotted-type silver grains, and islands of interconnecting electron-dense clusters of silver grains. Phase separation of resin components was observed in Group 4 resin blends.link_to_subscribed_fulltex

Effect of resin hydrophilicity and water storage on resin strength

This study evaluated the change in the ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of five polymerised resin blends of increasing hydrophilicity, after ageing in distilled water or silicon oil. Resin blocks were prepared from each resin blend by dispensing the uncured resin into a flexible, embedding mould, containing multiple cavities. The resins were polymerised in the moulds under nitrogen at 551.6kPa and light-activated at 125°C for 10min. After dry ageing for 24h at 37°C, the middle third of each resin specimen was trimmed into an 'I' shape. Fifteen control specimens were randomly selected from each resin blend for baseline UTS evaluation. The UTS of the experimental specimens were determined after 1, 3, 6 and 12 months of ageing in water or oil. The UTS of each group of resins at different storage periods in water or oil were analysed using the Friedman multiple ANOVA on ranks and Dunn's multiple comparison tests at 95% confidence level. Significant reduction (p0.05) in the same period. The percentage reduction in UTS increased with the hydrophilicity of the resin blends. Long-term water storage of hydrophilic resin blends such as those employed in dentine adhesives, resulted in a marked reduction in their mechanical strength that may compromise the durability of resin-dentine bonds. © 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.link_to_subscribed_fulltex

Incompatibility of oxalate desensitizers with acidic, fluoride-containing total-etch adhesives

The use of oxalate desensitizers on acid-etched dentin prior to adhesive application can result in subsurface tubular occlusion by calcium oxalate crystals. However, the solubility of calcium oxalate increases in acidic solution. We hypothesized that total-etch adhesives can, depending upon their pH, interact with oxalate-desensitizer-treated dentin in an adverse manner. Acid-etched human dentin treated with 2 oxalate desensitizers (BisBlock and Super Seal) was bonded with 4 simplified total-etch adhesives: One-Step (OS), Single Bond (SB), OptiBond Solo Plus (OB), and Prime&Bond NT (PB). Composite-dentin beams were examined by SEM and TEM, both of which revealed numerous spherical globules on OB- and PB-bonded, desensitizer-treated dentin, but not in OS or SB samples. Bond strengths produced by OB and PB were significantly lower in oxalate-treated specimens than those produced by OS or SB. These surface globules may have interfered with hybridization of demineralized dentin with OB and PB resins and caused compromised bond strengths.link_to_subscribed_fulltex