Tensile Strength of Resin Cements Used with Base Metals in a Simulating Passive Cementation Technique for Implant-Supported Prostheses

Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze the tensile strength of two different resin cements used in passive cementation technique for implant-supported prosthesis. Ninety-six plastic cylinders were waxed in standardized forms, cast in commercially pure titanium, nickel-chromium and nickel-chromium-titanium alloys. Specimens were cemented on titanium cylinders using self-adhesive resin cement or conventional dual-cured resin cement. Specimens were divided in 12 groups (n=8) in accordance to metal, cement and ageing process. Specimens were immersed in distilled water at 37 °C for 24 h and half of them was thermocycled for 5,000 cycles. Specimens were submitted to bond strength test in a universal test machine EMIC-DL2000 at 5 mm/min speed. Statistical analysis evidenced higher tensile strength for self-adhesive resin cement than conventional dual-cured resin cement, whatever the used metal. Self-adhesive resin cement presented higher tensile strength compared to conventional dual-cured resin cement. In conclusion, metal type and ageing process did not influence the tensile strength results.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a resistência à tração de dois diferentes cimentos resinosos usados na técnica de cimentação passiva de próteses implanto-suportadas. Noventa e seis cilindros plásticos foram encerados em formas padronizadas, fundidos em titânio grau 2 comercialmente puro e ligas de níquel-cromo e níquel-cromo-titânio. Amostras foram cimentadas sobre cilindros de titânio usando um cimento auto-adesivo ou um cimento convencional de dupla polimerização. Os espécimes foram divididos em 12 grupos (n=8) de acordo com o metal, cimento e processo de envelhecimento. Espécimes foram imersos em água destilada a 37 °C por 24 h e metade deles foi termociclado por 5,000 ciclos. Espécimes foram submetidos ao ensaio de tração numa máquina universal de ensaios (velocidade de 5 mm/min). Análise estatística evidenciou maior resistência à tração do cimento auto adesivo do que o cimento convencional de dupla polimerização, independente do metal utilizado. O cimento resinoso auto adesivo apresentou maior resistência à tração do que o cimento convencional de dupla polimerização. O tipo de metal e o processo de envelhecimento não tiveram influência nos resultados.

Effect of GLUMA desensitizer on the retention of full metal crowns cemented with Rely X U200 self-adhesive cement

PURPOSE: Considering the importance of retention in the success and long-term clinical service of fixed partial dentures (FPDs) as well as the existing controversy regarding the effect of GLUMA desensitizer on the retention of full metal crowns cemented with RelyX U200 self-adhesive cement, this study aimed to assess the effect of GLUMA desensitizer on the retention of full metal crowns cemented using RelyX U200. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this experimental study, 20 sound human premolars were prepared; a 0.5 mm chamfer finish line was prepared above the cementoenamel junction. The teeth were randomly assigned to two groups: a desensitizer group (n = 10, treated with GLUMA desensitizer) and a control (n = 10, no surface treatment). Full metal crowns were fabricated of base metal alloy and had a ring. All crowns were cemented with RelyX U200 and subjected to retention test by using a universal testing machine. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 20 and independent t-test. RESULTS: The mean tensile bond strength was significantly higher in the GLUMA desensitizer group (230.63 ± 63.8 N) compared to the control group (164.45 ± 39.3 N) (P≤.012). CONCLUSION: GLUMA desensitizer increases the tensile bond strength of RelyX U200 self-adhesive cement to dentin.

Adhesion of 10-MDP containing resin cements to dentin with and without the etch-and-rinse technique

PURPOSE: This study evaluated the adhesion of 10-MDP containing self-etch and self-adhesive resin cements to dentin with and without the use of etch-and-rinse technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Human third molars (N=180) were randomly divided into 6 groups (n=30 per group). Conventional (Panavia F2.0, Kuraray-PAN) and self-adhesive resin cements (Clearfil SA, Kuraray-CSA) were bonded to dentin surfaces either after application of 3-step etch-and-rinse (35% H3PO4 + ED Primer) or two-step self-etch adhesive resin (Clearfil SE Bond). Specimens were subjected to shear bond strength test using the universal testing machine (0.5 mm/min). The failure types were analyzed using a stereomicroscope and quality of hybrid layer was observed under a scanning electron microscope. The data (MPa) were analyzed using two-way ANOVA and Tukey's tests (alpha=.05). RESULTS: Overall, PAN adhesive cement showed significantly higher mean bond strength (12.5 +/- 2.3 - 14.1 +/- 2.4 MPa) than CSA cement (9.3 +/- 1.4 - 13.9 +/- 1.9 MPa) (P<.001). Adhesive failures were more frequent in CSA cement groups when used in conjunction with two-step self-adhesive (68%) or no adhesive at all (66%). Hybrid layer quality was inferior in CSA compared to PAN cement in all conditions. CONCLUSION: In clinical situations where bonding to dentin substrate is crucial, both conventional and self-adhesive resin cements based on 10-MDP can benefit from etch-and-rinse technique to achieve better quality of adhesion in the early clinical period.