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Objective:To evaluate the cytotoxicity of colorized zirconia ceramics.Methods:Zirconia ceramic 3Y-TZP blocks were colorized by NH4 VO3 ,FeCl3 ,Co(NO3 )3 ,Ni(NO3 )3 and MoCl3 respectively.The cytotoxicity of colorized zirconia to L-929 cells was examined by immersion method and MTT assay.Results:During 3 days culture,L929 cells in all groups showed similar prolifera-tion and normal morphology.The toxicity gradation of all groups was 0 -I.Conclusion:Zirconia ceramics colorized with the 5 kinds of colorants has no cytotoxicity.
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94 cases with 148 abutments treated by all-ceramic restoration in premaxillary teeth region were randomly divided into 4 groups, and the impressions were prepared by one-step method,double curettage method,double polish method and double microfilm method respec-tively using 3M ESPE Vinyl polysiloxane as impression material.The cervical margin precision of the impressions was compared.Four kinds of impression method can produce qualified impression.Double polish method is easy to teach and learn.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To compare shear bond strength (SBS) between two types of silicone soft liner and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) under the condition of heat curing and room temperature curing.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A total of 48 PMMA specimens (50 mm x 10 mm x 3 mm) were made by water-bath heating method, and randomly divided into four groups. By using Ufi Gel P (UGP) as soft liner material, group A1 was prepared under heat curing, and group A2 was prepared under room temperature curing. To form the other two groups, Silagum-Comfort (SLC) as soft-liner material was used. Group B1 was prepared under heat curing, and group B2 was prepared under room temperature curing. Shear bond strength (SBS) was tested by using the electronic universal testing machine. The adhesives layer and surface of silastic and PMMA were observed by optical microscope and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The SBS of groups A1, A2, B1, B2 were (2.39 +/- 0.24), (1.74 +/- 0.27), (3.09 +/- 0.26), and (2.21 +/- 0.29) MPa, respectively. Significant differences were found between A1 and A2, B1 and B2, A1 and B1, and A2 and B2 (P < 0.05). Optical microscope showed numerous bubbles in the cured UGP, and no air bubbles in the SLC. The surface of PMMA was rough. SEM images showed that each group had continual consistent adhesive interface and a whisker hump on the adhesive layer of A2 and B2.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The SBS ofUGP, SLC, and PMMA achieved minimum clinical standard of 0.44 MPa. The SBS of UGP and PMMA were higher than that of SLC and PMMA. The polymerization method of heat curing was higher than room temperature curing.</p>
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Dental Bonding , Denture Liners , Dimethylpolysiloxanes , Materials Testing , Polymerization , Polymethyl Methacrylate , Silicone Elastomers , Silicones , Tensile StrengthABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>We aim to evaluate the cytotoxicity and antibacterial effects of Silagum-Comfort (SLC) silicone-based soft liner varnish containing Ag/TiO2 in vitro.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Silicone-based liner circular specimens, with a diameter of 10 mm and a thickness of 2 mm, were created and divided into six groups randomly. Ag/TiO2 was incorporated into the SLC varnish based on the agent/material weight rate of 0, 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5%, 2.0%, and 2.5%. The mixed varnish was used to polish the SLC specimens. Antibacterial specimens (ATSLC) were created. Methyl thiazolyl diphenyl-tetrazolium bromide assay method was used to evaluate the 3T3 cell cytotoxicity of ATSLC in vitro. Surface roughness (Ra) measurements of ATSLC were obtained. The antibacterial effect of ATSLC on Candida albicans was examined using the pelliclesticking method.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The cytotoxicity of ATSLC was graded from 0 to 2. The Ra of ATSLC increased when Ag/TiO2 agent concentration increased. However, the differences were not statistically significant compared with the 0 group. With increasing Ag/TiO2 concentration, the antibacterial agent concentration and the antibacterial rate of ATSLC also increased. When the Ag/TiO2 antibacterial agent concentration reached 2.0% and 2.5%, the antibacterial rate increased to 97.5% and 96.5, respectively.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Varnish containing Ag/TiO2 has excellent antibacterial effect and can significantly improve the antibacterial effect of silicone-based soft liner.</p>