Effect of different composite core materials on fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth restored with FRC posts

Abstract Objective This study evaluated the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth restored with fiber reinforced composite posts, using three resin composite core build-up materials, (Clearfil Photo Core (CPC), MultiCore Flow (MCF), and LuxaCore Z-Dual (LCZ)), and a nanohybrid composite, (Tetric N-Ceram (TNC)). Material and Methods Forty endodontically treated lower first premolars were restored with quartz fiber posts (D.T. Light-Post) cemented with resin cement (Panavia F2.0). Samples were randomly divided into four groups (n=10). Each group was built-up with one of the four core materials following its manufacturers’ instructions. The teeth were embedded in acrylic resin blocks. Nickel-Chromium crowns were fixed on the specimens with resin cement. The fracture resistance was determined using a universal testing machine with a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min at 1350 to the tooth axis until failure occurred. All core materials used in the study were subjected to test for the flexural modulus according to ISO 4049:2009. Results One-way ANOVA and Bonferroni multiple comparisons test indicated that the fracture resistance was higher in the groups with CPC and MCF, which presented no statistically significant difference (p>0.05), but was significantly higher than in those with LCZ and TNC (p<0.05). In terms of the flexural modulus, the ranking from the highest values of the materials was aligned with the same tendency of fracture loads. Conclusion Among the cores used in this study, the composite core with high filler content tended to enhance fracture thresholds of teeth restored with fiber posts more than others.

Fracture resistance of endodontically treated canines restored with different sizes of fiber post and all-ceramic crowns

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine the fracture resistance and the mode of fracture of endodontically treated teeth restored with different fiber posts and all-ceramic crowns. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two glass fiber reinforced post systems in two different sizes and polyethylene fiber ribbon in two different thicknesses (n=10) were used. The specimens, restored with all-ceramic crowns, were subjected to a compressive load (in N) delivered at a 130-degree angle to the long axis until a fracture could be noted. The results were analyzed statistically with a One-Way ANOVA test (P<.05). RESULTS: Statistically significant differences were observed between the mean fracture resistance values of Postec, Snowlight, and Kerr Connect thin specimens (P<.0095). The Postec results (395.70 N) were found to be significantly higher than the others. No statistical difference was observed among the thick specimens (P<.2657). The mean fracture resistance values of the Snowlight thick samples were found to be higher than those of the Snowlight thin samples. The specimens were always fractured around the cemento-enamel junction at the palatinal side. No post fracture was observed for the thin Snowlight and Kerr Connect specimens or for the thick Postec and Kerr Connect specimens. Among the common failure types of the specimens, the worst was observed to be the root fracture failure. The highest post dislodgement failure result (80%) was obtained from the thin Kerr Connect specimen. CONCLUSION: In terms of optimizing fracture resistance, the fiber post size selection should be done according to the forces applied to the restored teeth.

Effect of Silane Type and Air-Drying Temperature on Bonding Fiber Post to Composite Core and Resin Cement

This study evaluated the influence of silane type and temperature of silane application on push-out bond strength between fiberglass posts with composite resin core and resin cement. One hundred and sixty fiberglass posts (Exacto, Angelus) had the surface treated with hydrogen peroxide 24%. Posts were divided in 8 groups according to two study factors: air-drying temperature after silane application (room temperature and 60 ºC) and silane type: three pre-hydrolyzed - Silano (Angelus), Prosil (FGM), RelyX Ceramic Primer (3M ESPE) and one two-component silane - Silane Coupling Agent (Dentsply). The posts (n=10) for testing the bond strength between post and composite core were centered on a cylindrical plastic matrix and composite resin (Filtek Z250 XT, 3M ESPE) that was incrementally inserted and photoactivated. Eighty bovine incisor roots (n=10) were prepared for testing the bond strength between post and resin cement (RelyX U100, 3M ESPE) and received the fiberglass posts. Push-out test was used to measure the bond strength. Data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA followed by Tukey's test (a=0.05). ANOVA revealed that temperature and silane had no influence on bond strength between composite core and post. However, for bond strength between post and resin cement, the temperature increase resulted in a better performance for Silane Coupling Agent, Silano and RelyX Ceramic Primer. At room temperature Silane Coupling Agent showed the lowest bond strength. Effect of the warm air-drying is dependent on the silane composition. In conclusion, the use of silane is influenced by wettability of resinous materials and pre-hydrolyzed silanes are more stable compared with the two-bottle silane.

Este estudo avaliou a influência do tipo de silano e a aplicação de temperatura no silano na resistência de união por push-out entre pinos de fibra de vidro com núcleo de preenchimento em resina composta e cimento resinoso. Cento e sessenta pinos de fibra de vidro (Exacto, Angelus, Londrina, PR, Brasil) receberam tratamento de superfície com peróxido de hidrogênio a 24%. Os pinos foram divididos em 8 grupos com dois fatores em estudo: temperatura de secagem de ar após a aplicação do silano (temperatura ambiente e 60 ºC) e o tipo de silano: três pré-hidrolisados - Silano (Angelus), Prosil (FGM), RelyX Ceramic Primer (3M ESPE) e um silano de dois frascos - Silane Coupling Agent (Dentsply). Para o teste de resistência de união entre pino e núcleo de preenchimento, os pinos (n=10) foram centralizados em uma matriz plástica cilíndrica e a resina composta (Filtek Z250 XT, 3M ESPE) foi incrementalmente inserida e fotopolimerizada. Para o teste de resistência de união entre pino e cimento resinoso (RelyX U100, 3M ESPE) 80 raízes de incisivos bovinos (n=10) foram preparadas e receberam os pinos de fibra de vidro. Teste de push-out foi usado para mensurar a resistência de união. Os dados foram analisados por ANOVA fatorial seguido do teste de Tukey (a=0,05). Temperatura e silano não tiveram influência na resistência de união entre núcleo de preenchimento e pino. Entretanto, para a resistência de união entre pino e cimento resinoso, o aumento da temperatura resultou em um melhor desempenho para Silane Coupling Agent, Silano e RelyX Ceramic Primer. Além disso, na temperatura ambiente Silane Coupling Agent teve a menor resistência de união. O efeito da secagem de ar quente é dependente da composição do silano. Concluindo, o uso do silano é influenciado pela molhabilidade dos materiais resinosos e os silanos pré-hidrolisados são mais estáveis comparados ao silano de dois frascos.

Shear bond strength of composite resin core used in combination with various resin cements and dentin bonding agents / 대한치과보철학회지

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was aimed to compare the shear bond strength on dentin of three dentin bonding agents and two resin cements used in conjunction with self-cured composite resin core material. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Control group and six experimental groups were divided for this study. Control group was designated as specimens bonded with Tenure A & B(R). Experimental groups were as follows: PB-BL group : specimens bonded with PrimeandBond NT(R), BondLink(R). SB-BL group : specimens bonded with SingleBond(R), BondLink(R). PB group : specimens bonded with PrimeandBond NT(R) SB group : specimens bonded with SingleBond(R). PF group : specimens bonded with Panavia-F(R). BI group : specimens bonded with Bistite II(R). All specimens were stored in 37degrees C distilled water for 24 hours, followed by the shear bond strength was tested by universal testing machine. The data was analysed statistically by Mann-Whitney test. RESULTS: 1. For PrimeandBond NT(R) and SingleBond(R), the shear bond strength was 0.24 MPa and 7.19 MPa each by each, while Tenure A & B(R) group control was measured at 13.93 MPa (p<0.05). Especially for PrimeandBond NT(R), it did not get conjunction with dentin. 2. For PrimeandBond NT(R) and SingleBond(R) using BondLink(R), there was no significant difference as a result of 11.73 MPa and 14.00 MPa each by each (p<0.05). 3. For Panavia-F(R) and Bistite II(R), they showed the highest shear bond strength as measured by 18.24 MPa and 16.09 MPa each(p<0.05).