Estudo comparativo da eficacia de dois adesivos dentinarios e um cimento de ionomero de vidro empregados na adesão do amalgama a dentina

The purpose of this in vitro study was to determine the shear bond strengths of amalgam to dentin treated with the Amalgambond Plus (AP) and Scotchbond Multi Purpose (SMP) dentin adhesive systems and with the glass-ionomer cement, Vitrebond (V).The buccal and lingual superficial dentin surfaces of thirty extracted human third molars were exposed by wet grinding on 600-grit silicon carbide and the bonding areas demarcated with plastic band matrices (3mm/5umm),fixed in position by the means of a rigid aluminium/teflon mold. The demarcated dentin surfaces were treated with AP, SMP and V as directed by the manufacturers and freshly mixed Dispersalloy amalgam condensed into the plastic matrices. The specimens were then stored in 37°C for 24 hours. The matrices were removed; the shear bond tests performed in an Instron Universal Testing Machine at a cross-head speed of 0.5mm/sec.; and the results expressed in MPa. Some failures were examined in stereomicroscopy. The data were analysed by one-way analysis of variance, Mean failure loads and S.D, were: AP, 2,21 ± 1,5; SMP, 0,33±0,8 e V, 2,63± l,6. Tire shear bond strengths of AP vs V were not significantly different (p>0,05) and SMP was significantly different (p0,05) e diferentes do SMP (p<0,05). As fraturas foram predominantemente adesivas na interface amálgama/resina para o SMP (73,34%) e consideradas mistas, do amálgama/sistema adesivo, para o AP (80%) e para o V (93,36%

Avaliação laboratorial da resistência ao cisalhamento de discos de porcelana e de um polímero de vidro cimentados à dentina bovina com o emprego de cimentos adesivos

The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of three luting agents : Resin Cement (3M), Variolink (Vivadent) e Fuji Plus (GC Coorp.); in bonding porcelain (Fortune, Williams) and glass polymer (Artglass, Kulzer) discs. To bovine dentin. The facial surfaces of 120 bovine incisors, previously mounted in self-cured resin, were ground flat on wet 80-grit SiC paper. Dentin surfaces exposed had their final finish accomplished by grinding on wet 240, 400 and 600-grit SiC paper. The specimens were randomly assigned to test groups of ten samples. Onto the pretreated dentin surfaces, the discs (5mm diameter,3mm height) were cemented Jhey were seated to a standardized luting thickness of 40µ. Each two groups were cemented with the same luting agent, and one of them shear tested after 24 h and the other after 180 days in an Instron machine. The bond strength data obtained were analysed by ANO VA and the Tukey test, 5%. The mode of failure was classified. The shear test results indicated significant differences among the luting agents: Variolink II (6, 02MPa), Fuji Plus (1 1,20MPa) and with the highest shear bond stregth accomplished when the 3M Resin Cement was the luting agent (14,16MPa). Higher values were also obtained with the porcelain discs and after the 180 days storage period. Mode of failure varied among the groups, with predominance of mixed fractures at the tooth/cement interface, and with a few cohesive porcelain and glass polymer fractures. It can be concluded that the Resin Cement (3M) and the procedure used offer reasonable strength on the porcelain and dentin siteO objetivo deste estudo foi comparar a efetividade de três cimentos: Cimento Resinoso (3M), Variolink (Vivadent) e Fuji Plus (GC Coorp.); na adesão de discos de porcelana (Fortune,Williams) e de um polímero de vidro (Artglass, Kulzer), à dentina bovina. A superfície vestibular de 120 incisivos bovinos, previamente incluídos em resina acrílica, foi planificada com lixa d'água (granulação 80), e a dentina exposta e regularizada, com lixas de papel de granulação decrescente (240,400 e 600), sob-constante refrigeração de água. Sobre estas superfícies foram cimentados discos, de 5mm de diâmetro x 3mm de altura, de porcelana ou do polímero de vidro, que tinham recebido em sua base um alívio de 40µm, para conter o cimento e padronizar sua espessura. A cimentação foi estática, realizada com o auxílio de um delineador adaptado, e os cimentos empregados de acordo com as indicações dos fabricantes. Os espécimens foram divididos aleatoriamente em grupos de dez. Cada dois grupos receberam o mesmo material e cimento; sendo que destes, um foi testado após 24 h e o outro após seis meses, quanto à resistência ao cisalhamento, em máquina de ensaios universal Instron. Os valores de resistência adesiva obtidos, receberam os testes estatístico ANOVA e de Tukey, 0,05%. As superfícies fraturadas foram observadas em estereomicroscópio (Karl Zeiss). Os resultados demonstraram que o Cimento Resinoso (3M) foi o que apresentou os maiores valores médios de resistência adesiva (14,16MPa); que a adesão da porcelana foi superior; e, que o tempo influenciou, apresentando a avaliação após seis meses, resultados maiores que após 24h. As fraturas foram predominantemente mistas, com algumas fraturas coesivas do cimento e dos materiais também. Pode ser concluído que o Cimento Resinoso e os procedimentos empregados ofereceram uma razoável resistência ao cisalhamento, tanto à porcelana , ..

Influence of Whitening Gel Application Protocol on Dental Color Change

To evaluate the influence of different whitening protocols on the efficacy of 35% hydrogen peroxide (HP) tooth whitening and gel pH and concentration. Eighty-four enamel/dentin discs from bovine incisors were used. The baseline color was measured with a spectrophotometer. Two sessions of in-office whitening with 35% HP were performed under different protocols: G1: 3 applications of HP (10 min each) per session; G2: 1 application of 30 min per session; G3: 1 application of 40 min per session, with no gel replenishment within session for groups 2 and 3. HP titration and pH evaluation at baseline, after 10, 30, and 40 min were also performed. The final color was measured 24 h after the 1st and 2nd whitening sessions. Data were submitted to Repeated Measures ANOVA and Tukey's test. For color evaluation, no differences were observed among groups after two sessions. HP titration showed no drop on concentration after 10, 30, or 40 min. The pH was 5.54 at baseline and 5.41 after 40 min. Replenishment or extended application time of in-office whitening gel does not affect gel pH and concentration, a fact that supports the similar effectiveness of whitening observed among the tested protocols

Surface degradation of composite resins under staining and brushing challenges

Background/purpose: The primeval evaluation of the properties of composite resins with different compositions that impact clinical behavior is very important in guiding use in clinical settings. The aim of this study was to evaluate color stability (ΔE) and Knoop microhardness (KHN) of composite resins containing different compositions. Materials and methods: Forty-five disks were made composite resins: Filtek Z350 XT/3MESPE and Beautifill II/SHOFU and divided into 3 subgroups: Control - immersed in artificial saliva; OB – brushing with Oral B 3D White; CT - brushing with Colgate Total 12. The OB and CT groups had the disks brushed daily with 120 cycles after immersion in coffee solution (10 min) for a period of 30 days. ΔE and KHN was obtained at baseline and after the treatments. Data were analyzed ANOVA and Tukey tests (p < 0.05). Results: ANOVA revealed significant differences for ΔE and KHN. ΔE: the highest mean was observed in Beautifil II composite resin group, which differed significantly from Z350 group. For the Beautifil II, the treatments were significantly different from each other. For the Z350, the control group showed significant differences in relation to OB e CT groups. KHN: the highest mean was observed in Z350 group, which differed significantly from Beautifil II group. For Z350, the control group showed significant differences in relation to OB e CT groups. For Beautifil II, the treatments did not differ significantly among themselves. Conclusion: The composite resin containing fluoride in the composition showed higher color alteration (ΔE) and lower Knoop microhardness (KHN), thus demonstrating that composition is an important factor in the clinical performance of esthetic restorative materials. Keywords: Color, Composite resins, Hardness, Toothpaste

Grander system: A new technology to reduce surface tension of adhesive systems in dentistry

Background. Reduced surface tension of liquids results in higher surface wetting ability and diffusivity by the substrate. Objectives. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of the Grander Technology in reducing the surface tension of adhesive systems. Methods. Two adhesive systems (self-etch and total-etch) were modified by physical contact with the Grander system Flexible unit to revitalize water, for 48 h. Surface tension of adhesive systems and water in normal and grander-modified conditions was measured with a goniometer. Results. The results showed a reduction of surface tension for all conditions grander-modified between 3-15%. Conclusions. Grander Technology was effective in reducing the surface tension of the Single Bond and Clearfil SE Bond adhesive systems. Clinical significance. Grander technology was employed to restructure the molecular structure of water-based adhesive systems, which can increase their wetness capacity and therefore ensure a greater diffusibility