Facetas diretas em resina composta utilizando o fluxo digital para planejamento: relato de caso / Direct facets in composite resin using digital flow for planning: case report / Facetas directas en resina compuesta utilizando flujo digital para planificación: reporte de caso

Introdução:O aprimoramento das resinas compostas nos últimosanos em associação com a difusão de informações nas redes sociais tornou as facetas diretas tratamentos populares na dentística restauradora. No entanto, são procedimentos que exigem ampla destreza manual e conhecimento técnico. O fluxo digital através doescaneamento, enceramento digital e prototipagem 3D para construção de guias tem se tornado uma excelente alternativa para aumentar a previsibilidade e aumentar a longevidade destes trabalhos. Objetivo:Descrever o protocolo de confecção de facetas diretas em resina composta, através de um relato de caso, utilizando como auxílio o planejamento digital para confecção de modelo 3D, guia de silicone e paredes palatinas. Descrição do Caso:Paciente do gênero masculino, 43 anos, queixava-se do formato dos seus dentes. Ao exame clínico percebeu-se desgaste dental nos incisivos centrais e linha do sorriso levemente invertida. Após duas sessões de clareamento de consultório com Peróxido de hidrogênio (35%) e mockup direto com resina composta, foi realizada a moldagem e escaneamento do modelo de gesso no laboratório. O enceramento digital foi aprovado, o modelo 3D foi impresso para confecção da guia de silicone. Com auxílio da guia foram executadas facetas diretas nos elementos 13, 12, 11, 21, 22 e 23. Conclusão:O fluxo digital pode ser uma alternativa viável para minimizar as falhas na confecção de facetas diretas em resina composta (AU).

Introduction:The improvement of composite resins in recent years, together with information disseminated on social media, has made direct veneers popular treatments in restorative dentistry. However, these procedures require significant manual dexterity and technical knowledge. Digital work flow using scanning, digital wax-up and 3D prototyping for the construction of guides has become an excellent alternative to increase predictability and the longevity of these procedures. Objective:Describe the manufacturing protocol for direct composite resin veneers, using a case report and digital to construct the 3D model, silicone guide and palatine walls. Case description:Male patient, 43 years old, complained of the shape of his teeth. Clinical examination revealed tooth wear on the central incisors and a slightly inverted smile line. After two whitening sessions with hydroigen peroxide (35%) and direct mockup with composite resin, the plaster model was molded and scanned in the laboratory. Digital wax-up was approved, and the 3D model was printed to manufacture the silicone guide. With the help of the guide, the direct veneers were applied to elements 13, 12, 11, 21, 22 and 23.Conclusions:Digital flow may be a feasible alternative to minimize manufacturing flaws in direct composite resin veneers (AU).

Introducción: La mejora de las resinas compuestas en los últimos años, y la difusión de información en las redes sociales, ha popularizado las facetas directas en los tratamientos en odontología restauradora. Sin embargo, son procedimientos que requieren demasiado destreza manual y conocimientos técnicos. El flujo digital usando escaneo, encerado digital y prototipado 3D para la construcción de guías se ha convertido en una excelente alternativa para aumentar la previsibilidad y la longevidad de estos procedimientos. Objetivo: Describir el protocolo para la realización de carillas directas en resina compuesta, a través de un reporte de caso, utilizando el planeo digital como ayuda para la realización de un modelo 3D, guía de silicona y paredes palatinas. Descripción del caso: Paciente masculino, 43 años, se quejó de la forma de sus dientes. El examen clínico reveló desgaste dental en los incisivos centrales y una línea de sonrisa levemente invertida. Después de dos sesiones de blanqueamiento en consultorio con peróxido de hidrógeno (35%) y maqueta directa con resina compuesta, el modelo de yeso fue moldeado y escaneado en el laboratorio. El encerado digital fue aprovado, el modelo 3D fue impreso para hacer la guía de silicona. Con la ayuda de la guía se realizaron carillas directas en los elementos 13, 12, 11, 21, 22 y 23. Conclusiones: El fluxo digital puede ser una alternativa viable para minimizar fallas en la fabricación de carillas directas en resina compuesta (AU).

Micromechanical interlocking structure at the filler/resin interface for dental composites: a review / 国际口腔科学杂志·英文版

Dental resin composites (DRCs) are popular materials for repairing caries or dental defect, requiring excellent properties to cope with the complex oral environment. Filler/resin interface interaction has a significant impact on the physicochemical/biological properties and service life of DRCs. Various chemical and physical modification methods on filler/resin interface have been introduced and studied, and the physical micromechanical interlocking caused by the modification of fillers morphology and structure is a promising method. This paper firstly introduces the composition and development of DRCs, then reviews the chemical and physical modification methods of the filler/resin interface, mainly discusses the interface micromechanical interlocking structures and their enhancement mechanism for DRCs, finally give a summary on the existing problems and development potential.

Clinical follow-up at 18 months of two bulk fill occlusal composite resins: a double-blind randomized clinical study / Seguimiento clínico a 18 meses de dos resinas compuestas oclusales bulk fill: estudio clínico aleatorio doble ciego

Objetive: To compare the clinical behavior of two types of Bulk Fill composite resins and a nanohybrid resin at 18 months in occlusal restorations. Material and Methods: Three occlusal restorations were performed in each one of the 55 participants. They were randomly distributed into three groups, TN: Tetric-N-Ceram Bulk-Fill, FK: Filtek Bulk-Fill, and Z350: Filtek Z350XT. Adhesive techniques and restorative procedures were performed according to the manufacturer's instructions for each restorative material used. In TN and FK an increment of 4mm was applied, and in Z350 increments of ≤2mm depth were applied. Two calibrated operators evaluated the restorations at baseline and at 18 months using the FDI World Dental Federations system (1: excellent, 2: good, 3: satisfactory, 4: unsatisfactory, 5: poor) for clinical marginal staining (MS) properties, fracture-retention (FR), superficial texture (ST), marginal integrity (MI), postoperative sensitivity (PS) and caries (C). Kruskal-Wallis and Wilcoxon were used to compare the 3 groups at 18 months (5% significance). Results: 38 patients with a total of 114 restorations were assessed, being evaluated with excellent clinical behavior; MI, 78.9% in Z350, 89.51% in TN and 81.6% in FK; ST 73.5% in Z350, 86.8% in TN, and 84.2% in FK; MS 84.2% in Z350, 84.2% in TN, and 91.2% in FK; PS 100% in Z350 and 97.3% in TN and FK; in C and FR, 100% in the 3 groups. There were no significant differences between the three groups (p>0.05). Conclusion: The three resins studied presented a good clinical performance at 18 months without showing significant differences in the clinical properties evaluated.

Objetivo: Comparar el comportamiento clínico a 18 meses en restauraciones oclusales entre dos tipos de resinas compuestas Bulk Fill y una resina nanohíbrida. Material y Métodos: En 55 participantes se realizaron 3 restauraciones oclusales en cada paciente, distribuidas aleatoriamente en 3 grupos, TN: Tetric-N-Ceram Bulk-Fill, FK: Filtek Bulk-Fill y Z350: Filtek Z350XT. Las técnicas adhesivas y procedimientos restauradores fueron realizados según las instrucciones de los fabricantes de cada material restaurador utilizado. En TN y FK se aplicó un incremento de 4mm y en Z350 se aplicó incrementos ≤ 2 mm de profundidad. Dos operadores calibrados evaluaron las restauraciones al baseline y a los 18 meses mediante el sistema FDI World Dental Federations (1: excelente, 2: aceptable, 3: suficiente, 4: insatisfactorio, 5: inaceptable) en las propiedades clínicas de tinción marginal (TM), fractura-retención (FR), textura superficial (TS), integridad marginal (IM), sensibilidad postoperatoria (SP) y caries (C). Se utilizó Kruskal-Wallis y Wilcoxon para la comparación de los 3 grupos a 18 meses (significancia de 5%). Resultados: Se controlaron 38 pacientes con un total de 114 restauraciones, siendo evaluados con comportamiento clínico excelente; IM, 78.9% en Z350, 89.51% en TN y 81.6% en FK; TS 73.5%, en Z350, 86.8% en TN y 84.2% en FK; TM, 84.2% en Z350, 84.2% en TN y 91.2% en FK; SP 100% en Z350 y 97,3% en TN y FK; en C y FR 100% en los 3 grupos. No hubo diferencias significativas entre los 3 grupos (p>0,05). Conclusión: Las 3 resinas estudiadas presentaron un buen desempeño clínico a 18 meses sin mostrar diferencias significativas en las propiedades clínicas evaluadas.

Influence of NaHCO3 powder on color and roughness of the composite submitted to bleaching and euterpe oleracea / Influencia del polvo de NaHCO 3 en el color y rugosidad del composite sometido a blanqueo y euterpe oleracea

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the surface roughness and susceptibility to staining of bleached composite resin with 22% carbamide peroxide, as well as the effect of subsequent prophylaxis with NaHCO3 powder. Material and Methods: Forty disk-shaped (2 × 6 mm) specimens of composite resin (Z250 XT) were prepared. Half of the specimens were subjected to bleaching with 22% carbamide peroxide, and the other half were stored in artificial saliva. In sequence, all specimens were immersed in acai juice (Euterpe oleracea) for 4 h for 14 days, and subdivided into two groups. Group 1 samples were subjected to prophylaxis treatment, while group 2 samples were subjected to treatment with artificial saliva. Surface roughness (Ra) and color (ΔE*) were measured after polishing (T0), bleaching (T1), immersion in acai juice (T2), and application of NaHCO3 powder (T3) using a profilometer and a spectrophotometer. Results: Statistical analyses (analysis of variance and Tukey's test, p≤0.05) revealed that regarding color there was statistically significance for the factors in isolation, except for the factor bleaching. For both color and surface roughness there was statistically significant difference for the interaction, except for the interaction between NaHCO3 power and bleaching. Conclusion: The NaHCO3 air-powder polishing decreases the staining of the composite resin; however, it increases the surface roughness. With respect to the color variable, the whitening factor had no significant effect on the tested material; however, it increases surface roughness.

Objetivo: Este estudio tiene como objetivo evaluar la rugosidad de la superficie y la susceptibilidad a la tinción de la resina compuesta blanqueada con peróxido de carbamida al 22%, así como el efecto de la profilaxis posterior con polvo de NaHCO3. Material y Métodos: Se prepararon cuarenta especímenes en forma de disco (2 × 6 mm) de resina compuesta (Z250 XT). La mitad de los especímenes se sometieron a blanqueo con peróxido de carbamida al 22% y la otra mitad se almacenó en saliva artificial. En secuencia, todos los especímenes se sumergieron en jugo de acai (Euterpe oleracea) durante 4h durante 14 días, y se subdividieron en dos grupos. Las muestras del grupo 1 se sometieron a tratamiento profiláctico, mientras que las muestras del grupo 2 se sometieron a tratamiento con saliva artificial. La rugosidad de la superficie (Ra) y el color (ΔE*) se midieron después del pulido (T0), el blanqueo (T1), la inmersión en jugo de acai (T2) y la aplicación de polvo de NaHCO3 (T3) utilizando un perfilómetro y un espectrofotómetro. Resultados: Los análisis estadísticos (análisis de varianza y prueba de Tukey, p≤0.05) revelaron que en relación al color hubo significancia estadística para los factores en forma aislada, excepto para el factor blanqueamiento. Tanto para el color como para la rugosidad de la superficie hubo una diferencia estadísticamente significativa para la interacción, excepto para la interacción entre el poder de NaHCO3 y el blanqueo. Conclusión: El pulido al aire con polvo de NaHCO3 disminuye el manchado de la resina compuesta; sin embargo, aumenta la rugosidad de la superficie. Con respecto a la variable color, el factor de blanqueamiento no tuvo efecto significativo sobre el material ensayado; sin embargo, aumenta la rugosidad de la superficie.

Effect of liners on composite resin microleakage after selective carious lesion removal: an experimental study / Efecto de los recubrimiento en la microfiltración de resina compuesta después de la eliminación selectiva de lesiones cariosas: un estudio experimental

Objetive: To evaluate microleakage of composite resins (CR) placed over different cavitary liners after managing deep caries lesions through selective removal of soft carious tissue to soft dentin (SRCT-S). Material and Methods: Fifty four human teeth were collected for microleakage testing. Each assay comprised ICDAS 5 or ICDAS 6 carious lesions and sound teeth for controls. Sound teeth were prepared with cavities that mirrored the carious teeth cavities, which were prepared with SRCT-S. Sound and carious teeth were further randomly assigned to one of the three experimental groups: Group A: universal adhesive (UA) + CR, Group B: glass ionomer cement liner + UA + CR, and Group C: calcium hydroxide + UA+ CR. Occlusal microleakage (OM) and cervical microleakage (CM) was classified within one of 5 depth categories. ANOVA and Chi-square tests were computed (p<0.05). Results: OM and CM were similarly distributed across subgroups (p>0.05). All Group C samples with carious lesions presented some degree of microleakage. However, no statistically significant differences were observed between groups and within each group (p>0.05). Conclusion: Teeth restored with CR after SRCT-S using calcium hydroxide as a liner material seem to exhibit higher microleakage than those restored using glass ionomer or UA alone. Further clinical research is needed to deepen these findings. Clinical significance: The application of calcium hydroxide as a liner under a composite resin may reduce the longevity of a restoration after performing selective or partial removal of carious tissues. Clinicians should rethink the need of using calcium hydroxide for this application, albeit the lack of clinical evidence.

Objetivo: Evaluar la microfiltración de resinas compuestas (RC) colocadas sobre diferentes liners cavitarios después del manejo de lesiones de caries profundas mediante la remoción selectiva de tejido cariado blando hasta dentina blanda (SRCT-S). Material y Métodos: Se recolectaron 54 dientes humanos para pruebas de microfiltración. Cada ensayo comprendía lesiones cariosas ICDAS 5 o ICDAS 6 y dientes sanos para los controles. Se prepararon dientes sanos con cavidades que reflejaban las cavidades de los dientes cariados, que se prepararon con SRCT-S. Los dientes sanos y cariados se asignaron al azar a uno de los tres grupos experimentales: Grupo A: adhesivo universal (AU) + RC, Grupo B: revestimiento de cemento de ionómero de vidrio + AU + RC, y Grupo C: hidróxido de calcio + AU+ RC. La microfiltración oclusal (MO) y la microfiltración cervical (MC) se clasificaron dentro de una de las 5 categorías de profundidad. Se calcularon las pruebas ANOVA y Chi-cuadrado (p<0,05). Resultados: La MO y MC se distribuyeron de manera similar en los subgrupos (p> 0,05). Todas las muestras del Grupo C con lesiones cariosas presentaron algún grado de microfiltración. Sin embargo, no se observaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre grupos y dentro de cada grupo (p>0,05). Conclusión: Los dientes restaurados con RC después de SRCT-S usando hidróxido de calcio como material de revestimiento parecen exhibir una mayor microfiltración que aquellos restaurados usando ionómero de vidrio o AU solo. Se necesita más investigación clínica para profundizar estos hallazgos. Relevancia clínica: la aplicación de hidróxido de calcio como revestimiento debajo de una resina compuesta puede reducir la longevidad de una restauración después de realizar la eliminación selectiva o parcial de los tejidos cariados. Los médicos deberían reconsiderar la necesidad de usar hidróxido de calcio para esta aplicación, aunque no haya evidencia clínica.

Adhesión a dentina parte I: características del sustrato y sistemas adhesivos / Dentin bonding part I: substrate characteristics and bonding systems

La Odontología Restauradora contemporánea no puede concebirse sin la adhesión de los materiales restauradores a las estructuras dentarias. En mu-chos procedimientos restauradores, no sólo el esmal-te sino también la dentina se encuentra involucrada, por lo tanto, la adhesión a esta última juega un rol cla-ve en el éxito clínico. No obstante, todavía supone un gran desafío lograr una adhesión estable y predeci-ble en el tiempo. El propósito del presente artículo es analizar las características principales de la dentina como sustrato adhesivo y describir los sistemas ad-hesivos actuales y sus mecanismos de acción (AU)

Contemporary Restorative Dentistry cannot be conceived without the adhesion of restorative materials to dental structures. In many restorative procedures not only the enamel, but also the dentin is involved, therefore dentin bonding plays a key role in their success. However, it is still a great challenge to achieve stable and predictable dentin bonding over time. The aim of this article is to analyze the main characteristics of dentin as an adhesive substrate and to describe current adhesive systems and their bonding mechanisms (AU)

Adhesión a dentina part II: estrategias para optimizar la adhesión a dentina y protocolos adhesivos / Dentin bonding part II: strategies to optimize dentin bonding and adhesive protocols

La adhesión a dentina con sistemas adhesivos polimé-ricos representa un desafío que surge de la necesi-dad de vincular un sustrato dentario heterogéneo y variable con materiales que presentan todavía cier-tos aspectos a atender para poder conseguir el máxi-mo desempeño. El propósito del presente artículo es evaluar algunas de las estrategias propuestas para mejorar la adhesión a dentina, y sugerir un protocolo de trabajo con los diferentes tipos de sistemas adhesivos (AU)

Dentin bonding with polymeric adhesive systems represents a challenge that arises from the need to link a heterogeneous and variable dental substrate with materials that still have certain aspects to be addressed in order to achieve maximum performance. The aim of this article is to evaluate some of the proposed strategies to improve dentin bonding and to suggest a protocol for each different type of bonding systems (AU)

Effect of Light-Curing Unit Type and Bulk-Fill Composite Resins with Different Photoinitiators on Marginal Gaps of Class II Restorations

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the effect of two types of light-curing units (second and third generations) and two types of bulk-fill composite resins with different photoinitiators - Tetric N-Ceram Bulk Fill (TNCB) and Xtra Fil (XTF) on gap formation at the gingival margins of Cl II restorations. Material and Methods: Fifty-six standard Cl II cavities were prepared on the mesial and distal surfaces of premolar teeth, with the gingival margin of the cavities 1 mm apical to the CEJ. The samples were randomly assigned to two groups based on the composite resin type and two subgroups based on the light-curing unit type and restored. After 5000 rounds of thermocycling, gingival margin gap in each sample was measured in µm under an electron microscope at ×2000 magnification. Data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA and Tukey tests (α=0.05). Results: Marginal gaps of TNCB composite resin were significantly smaller than those of XTF composite resin (p<0.001). There were no significant differences between the two light-curing units in each group (p=0.887 with XTF and p=0.999 with TNCB). Conclusion: The gaps at gingival margins of Cl II cavities with TNCB bulk-fill composite were smaller than XTF composite resin. Both composite resins can be cured with both the second- and third-generation LEDs (AU).

Como as características dos LEDs de segunda e terceira geração podem influenciar a dureza de compósitos restauradores: uma revisão da literatura / How the second and third LED generation features can influence the hardness of restorative composites: a review of the literature.

Objetivo: Várias fontes de luz têm sido utilizadas desde que os materiais fotoativados foram introduzidos na odontologia. Diodos emissores de luz (LEDs) se popularizaram como a principal opção para a polimerização dos materiais restauradores. O objetivo nessa revisão da literatura foi avaliar a influência das fontes de luz emitidas por diodo (LEDs) de segunda e terceira geração sobre a dureza de compósitos restauradores. Revisão de literatura: Nas bases de dados PubMed e Google Scholar foram pré-selecionados 239 artigos na língua inglesa entre os anos de 2010 e 2020, utilizando os termos: lightcuring, LED light sources, and dental LEDs. Dos 239 artigos inicialmente selecionados, 37 artigos foram avaliados devido aos critérios de inclusão/exclusão no estudo. Considerações finais: Vários estudos apontaram diferenças importantes na dureza dos compósitos restauradores testados, tanto na superfície de topo quanto na base. No entanto, essas diferenças estavam mais associadas a características como: estado de conservação do LED, irradiância, tempo de ativação, espectro de emissão dos aparelhos e sua compatibilidade ao fotoiniciador presente no compósito. Assim, podemos considerar que o monitoramento das condições do aparelho, e a escolha correta da fonte de luz de acordo com o compósito a ser utilizado são essenciais para maximizar a dureza dos compósitos restauradores, pois embora os aparelhos de terceira geração sejam preferencialmente indicados para compósitos com fotoiniciadores alternativos, os aparelhos que emitem luz azul apresentam vantagens quando o compósito é ativado apenas pela Canforoquinona.(AU)

Objective: Several light sources have been used since the light-curing materials were introduced in dentistry. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have become popular as the main option for the polymerization of restorative materials. This literature review aimed to evaluate the influence of second and third generation Light-emitting Diode (LEDs) sources on the hardness of restorative composites. Literature Review: In the PubMed and Google Scholar databases, 239 scientific papers in English were pre-selected between 2010 and 2020 using light-curing, LED light sources, and dental LEDs. After reading, 37 articles were selected to compose the review. Several studies have pointed out significant differences in the hardness of the tested restorative composites, both on the top and base surfaces. However, these differences were more associated with characteristics such as: LED conservation conditions, irradiance, curing time, the emission spectrum of the devices and their compatibility with the photoinitiator used in the composite. Final Considerations: Thus, it can be considered that monitoring the condition of the device and the correct choice of light sources according to the composite to be used is essential to maximize the hardness of the restorative composites, because although third-generation devices are preferably indicated for composites with alternative photoinitiators, devices that emit blue light have advantages when the composite is activated only by Camphorquinone.(AU)

Diferença de cor entre resinas compostas de marcas comerciais diferentes / Color difference between composites of different commercial brands

Este estudo avaliou a cor de duas resinas compostas universais produzidas por diferentes fabricantes. Noventa e seis espécimes das resinas compostas Filtek Z350XT (3M ESPE) e IPS Empress Direct (Ivoclar Vivadent) (n=48 cada) da cor A2E foram confeccionados com 5 mm de diâmetro X 6 mm de altura. Cada camada de 2 mm de espessura de resina inserida foi fotoativada com uma unidade fotoativadora LED com 900 mW/cm2 por 20 s. Os espécimes foram polidos com o sistema Sof-lex Pop-On (3M ESPE). A cor foi aferida com um espectrofotômetro digital portátil Easyshade (Vita Zahnfabrik, Bad Säckingen), com base nos eixos tridimensionais do sistema CIEL*a*b*, e sua diferença entre as resinas foi determinada em cada eixo, calculando o seu respectivo Δ (ΔL*, Δa* e Δb*) e os parâmetros de variação total de cor ΔE* e ΔE00. A diferença de cor entre as resinas em cada eixo foi analisada estatisticamente pelo Teste t de amostras independentes (α=0,05), além de considerar os limiares de 50%:50% de perceptibilidade e aceitabilidade da variação total de cor. Diferenças estatisticamente significativas foram observadas no ΔL* e no Δb* (p<0,001). Os valores de ΔE foram de três a quatro vezes superiores ao limite de perceptibilidade e em até duas vezes ao limite de aceitabilidade da variação total de cor. Verificou-se que diferenças importantes de cor podem ocorrer em resinas da mesma cor, porém, de fabricantes diferentes. Essas diferenças podem ser visualmente perceptíveis e acima dos limites de aceitabilidade, podendo comprometer o resultado estético da restauração.(AU)

This study assessed the color of two universal composites produced by different manufacturers. Ninety-six specimens of Filtek Z350XT (3M ESPE) and IPS Empress Direct (Ivoclar Vivadent) (n=48 each) colored A2E were made with 5 mm of diameter X 6 mm of height. Each 2 mm-thick composite layer inserted was light cured with a LED light curing unit with 900 mW/cm2 for 20 s. The specimens were polished with Sof-lex Pop-On (3M ESPE). The color was measured with a portable digital spectrophotometer Easyshade (Vita Zahnfabrik, Bad Säckingen) based on the tridimensional axes of the CIEL*a*b* system, and the difference between composites was determined in each axis by determining the respective Δs (ΔL*, Δa* e Δb*), along with the parameters for total color variation ΔE* and ΔE00. The color difference between composite in each axis was analyzed statistically using the t-test (α=0,05), besides considering the 50%:50% thresholds for visual perceptibility and acceptability of total color variation. Statistically significant differences were observed in ΔL* and Δb* (p<0.001). The ΔE values were three to four times higher than the perceptibility threshold and twice higher than the acceptability threshold for total color variation. Relevant color differences may occur in composites of the same color, yet, made by different manufacturers. These differences may be visually perceptible and higher than acceptance limits, and may compromise the esthetic result of dental restorations.(AU)

A influência do eugenol na microdureza de duas resinas compostas comerciais / The influence of eugenol on the microhardness of two commercial composite resins

Objetivo: avaliar, in vitro, a dureza superficial e profunda de dois tipos diferentes de resina composta, quandoem contato com o cimento de óxido de zinco e eugenol (IRM®). Métodos: foram selecionadas as resinasCharisma® e Vittra® e confeccionados 80 corpos de prova, sendo 40 para cada marca de compósito, queforam divididos em oito grupos (n=10) conforme o contato (imediato, 7 dias, 14 dias) ou não (grupo controle)com o eugenol. Colocou-se num pote dappen uma porção de IRM e um espécime de resina pronto, que,após a presa do material restaurador temporário e a remoção do exemplar colocado, gerou o molde pararealização das amostras em contato com o eugenol, sendo armazenado em água em temperatura ambiente,para os subgrupos 7 e 14 dias. Em sequência, foi inserido um único incremento de resina composta e polimerizadopor 40 segundos, gerando os espécimes que foram armazenados em local seco para serem submetidosao teste de microdureza Vickers sob uma carga de 300 gramas, com tempo de penetração de 10 segundos.Os dados obtidos foram analisados pelo teste ANOVA, a um nível de significância de p<0,05. Resultados:somente o grupo da resina Charisma® que teve contato imediato com eugenol não atingiu 80% de durezaprofunda em relação à superficial. Entretanto, para todos os grupos analisados, tanto a dureza superficialquanto a profunda aumentaram após o contato com o eugenol em relação ao grupo controle. Conclusão: oeugenol não influenciou negativamente a dureza das resinas compostas.(AU)

Objective: to evaluate, in vitro, the superficial and deep hardness of two different types of composite resin when in contact with zinc oxide eugenol cement (IRM). Method: Charisma® and Vittra® resins were selected and 80 specimens were made, 40 for each composite brand that were divided into eight groups (n = 10) according to contact (immediate, 7 days, 14 days) or no (control group) with eugenol. A portion of IRM and a ready-made resin specimen were placed in a dappen pot, which after setting the temporary restorative material and removing the placed specimen, generated the template for making the samples in contact with eugenol, being stored in water in room temperature for subgroups 7 and 14 days. In sequence, a single increment of composite was inserted and polymerized resin for 40 seconds, generating specimens that were stored in a dry place to be submitted to the Vickers microhardness test under a load of 300 grams, with a penetration time of 10 seconds. The data obtained were analyzed by the ANOVA test, at a significance level of p <0.05. Results: only the Charisma® resin group that had immediate contact with eugenol did not reach 80% deep hardness in relation to superficial hardness. However, for all groups analyzed, both superficial and deep hardness increased after contact with eugenol compared to the control group. Conclusion: eugenol did not negatively influence the hardness of composite resins.(AU)

Effect of bleaching protocols on surface roughness and color change of high- and low-viscosity bulk-fill composite resins / Efeito de protocolos clareadores na rugosidade de superfície e alteração de cor de resinas compostas bulk-fill de alta e baixa viscosidade

ABSTRACT The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of bleaching protocols on the surface roughness (Ra), color change and surface micromorphology of a low-viscosity bulk-fill composite (Filtek Bulk Fill Flow, 3M ESPE), a highviscosity bulk-fill composite (Filtek Bulk Fill, 3M ESPE) and a conventional nanoparticulate composite resin (control) (Filtek Z350 XT, 3M ESPE). Forty samples of each composite (disks 5 mm in diameter and 2 mm thick) were randomly divided into four groups (n=10), according to bleaching protocol: a) 10% carbamide peroxide gel (Opalescence, Ultradent Products) (2 h/ day, for 14 days); b) 40% hydrogen peroxide gel (Opalescence Boost, Ultradent Products) (three bleaching sessions, once a week, 45 min/session); c) whitening rinse (Listerine Whitening Extreme, Johnson & Johnson) (2 min/day, for 14 days); and d) distilled water (control). The samples were submitted to triplicate readings (Ra and color [CIELAB parameters]) before and after contact with bleaching protocols. Micromorphology was analyzed in a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Ra and color parameters (ΔL, Δa, Δb and ΔE) were analyzed by generalized linear models (α=0.05). The Ra of the high-viscosity bulk-fill was significantly higher than that of the other composites (p<0.05). Ra increased significantly (p<0.05) and surface became more irregular (SEM analysis) in all the composite resins, regardless of the bleaching protocol (p<0.05). The high-viscosity bulk-fill composite resin group had significantly lower ΔE (p<0.05) than the nanoparticulate composite resin group immersed in distilled water. It was concluded that the characteristics of each resin significantly influenced the Ra more than the bleaching protocol. The high-viscosity bulk-fill resin presented minor color change.

RESUMO Este estudo in vitro teve objetivo de avaliar o efeito de protocolos clareadores sobre a rugosidade de superfície (Ra), alteração de cor e micromorfologia de resina bulk-fill de baixa viscosidade (Filtek Bulk Fill Flow, 3M ESPE), alta viscosidade (Filtek Bulk Fill, 3M ESPE) e de uma resina composta nanoparticulada (controle) (Filtek Z350 XT, 3M ESPE). Quarenta amostras de cada resin composta (discos de 5 mm de diâmetro e 2 mm de espessura) foram aleatoriamente divididas em quatro grupos , de acordo com protocolo clareador (n=10): a) Gel de peróxido de carbamida (Opalescence, Ultradent Products) (2 horas/dia, por 14 dias); b) Gel de peróxido de hidrogênio (Opalescence Boost, Ultradent Products) (3 sessões de clareamento, uma por semana, 45 min/sessão); enxaguatório clareador (Listerine Whitening Extreme, Johnson & Johnson) (2 min/dia, por 14 dias); d) água destilada (controle). As amostras foram submetidas a leituras, em triplicata (Ra e cor (parâmetros CIELab) antes e depois do contato com os protocolos clareadores. A micromorfologia de superfície foi conduzida em microscópio eletrônico de varredura (MEV). Ra e parâmetros de cor (ΔL, Δa, Δb e ΔE) foram analisados por modelos lineares generalizados (α=0.05). A Ra da resina bulk-fill de alta viscosidade foi significantemente superior do que para os outros compósitos (pp<0.05). A Ra aumentou significantemente (p<0.05) e a superfície ficou mais irregular (MEV) para todos os compósitos, independente do protocolo clareador (pp<0,05). A resina bulk-fill de alta viscosidade obteve menor ΔE (pp<0.05) do que a resina composta nanoparticulada, imersa em água destilada. Pode-se concluir que as características de cada resina composta influenciaram de forma mais significativa a Ra do que o protocolo clareador. A resina bulk fill de alta viscosidade apresentou menor alteração de cor.

Influence of dentin conditioning with polyacrylic acid on the shear bond strength of a nano-filled resin-modified glass ionomer cement / Influencia del acondicionamiento de la dentina con ácido poliacrílico en la resistencia al cizallamiento de un cemento de ionómero de vidrio modificado con resina con tecnología de nano relleno

Purpose: This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the influence of dentin conditioning with polyacrylic acid on the shear bond strength of the nano-filled resin-modified glass ionomer cement Ketac N100 (3MESPE). Material and methods: Eighteen bovine incisors were randomly divided into two groups (n=18): group 1, without dentin surface treatment, and group 2, with dentin surface treated with 10% polyacrylic acid for 15 seconds. In both groups the primer was applied before the application of the nano-filled resin-modified glass ionomer cement (Ketac N100) and light-cured for 20 seconds. After 24 hours, the specimens were submitted to thermocycling for 350 cycles, and the teeth were immersed in distilled water at room temperature. After 24 hours, specimens were tested for shear bond strength at 1mm/minute crosshead speed. The collected data were analyzed using the non-parametric test of Mann Whitney (p<0.05). Results: There was a significant difference in shear bond strength values between the treatment and control groups, the group with dentin conditioning with 10% polyacrylic acid showed higher shear strength values than the group without dentin treatment. Conclusion: Application of 10% polyacrylic acid on dentin increases the shear bond strength values of nano-filled resin-modified glass ionomer cement.

Este estudio in vitrotuvo como objetivo evaluar la influencia del acondicionamiento de la dentina con ácido poliacrílico sobre la resistencia al cizallamiento del cemento de ionómero de vidrio modificado con resina con tecnología de nano relleno Ketac N100 (3MESPE). Material y Métodos: Dieciocho incisivos bovinos se dividieron aleatoriamente en dos grupos (n = 18): el grupo 1, sin tratamiento de la superficie dentinaria, y el grupo 2, con la superficie dentinaria tratada con ácido poliacrílico al 10% durante 15 segundos. En ambos grupos, el Primer se aplicó antes de la aplicación del cemento de ionómero devidrio modificado con resina con tecnología de nano relleno (Ketac N100) y se fotopolimerizó durante 20 segundos. Después de 24 horas, las muestras se sometieron a 350 ciclos de termociclado y los dientes se sumergieron en agua destilada a temperatura ambiente. Después de 24 horas, las muestras se evaluaron para determinar la resistencia al cizallamiento a una velocidad constante de 1 mm / minuto. Los datos recolectados fueron analizados mediante la prueba no paramétrica de Mann Whitney (p<0.05). Resultados: Hubo una diferencia significativa en los valores de resistencia al cizallamiento entre los grupos de tratamiento y control, el grupo con acondicionamiento de dentina con ácido poliacrílico al 10% mostró valores de resistencia al cizallamiento más altos que el grupo sin tratamiento de la dentina. Conclusión: La aplicación de ácido poliacrílico al 10% sobre la dentina aumenta los valores de resistencia al cizallamiento del cemento de ionómero de vidrio modificado con resina con tecnología de nano relleno.

Efeito da polimerização adicional com micro-ondas na rugosidade superficial de duas resinas compostas / Effect of additional microwave polymerization on the surface rugosity of two compound resins

Introdução: a resina composta é um dos materiais restauradores mais pesquisados na Odontologia, visando melhorias nas suas propriedades e aperfeiçoamento da técnica. Este trabalho tem o objetivo de avaliar a rugosidade superficial de duas resinas compostas, micro-híbrida e nanoparticulada, após a polimerização adicional com micro-ondas. Materiais e métodos: para cada resina composta, foram confeccionados 24 corpos de prova, medindo 0,8 cm de diâmetro interno por 0,2 cm de espessura, dos quais, 12 receberam polimerização adicional com micro-ondas e 12, apenas a polimerização com luz azul visível. Foram estabelecidos quatro grupos: G1 - resina micro-híbrida submetida à polimerização convencional; G2 - resina nanoparticulada submetida à polimerização convencional; G3 - resina micro-híbrida exposta à polimerização adicional em forno de micro-ondas caseiro; e G4 - nanoparticulada exposta à polimerização adicional em forno de micro-ondas caseiro. Os corpos de prova foram lixados em politriz, com o intuito de uniformizar as superfícies, seguindo com leitura no rugosímetro digital Mitutoyo SJ 301. O teste não paramétrico Exato de Mann-Whitney (significância de 5%) foi realizado utilizando a média aritmética (Ra, µm). Conclusão: não houve significância estatística entre os tipos de polimerização e nem entre as diferentes resinas compostas estudadas.(AU)

Introduction: composite resin is one of the most researched restorative materials in dentistry, aiming to improve its properties and improve the technique. This work aims to evaluate the superficial rugosity of two composite resins, microhybrid and nanoparticulate, after additional polymerization with microwaves. Materials and methods: for each composite resin, 24 specimens were made, measuring 0.8cm internal diameter by 0.2cm thick, of which 12 received additional microwave polymerization and 12 visible-blue-light polymerization only. Four groups were established: G1 - microhybrid resin subjected to conventional polymerization; G2 - nanoparticulate resin subjected to conventional polymerization; G3 - microhybrid resin exposed to additional polymerization in a home microwave oven; and G4 - nanoparticulate exposed to additional polymerization in a home microwave oven. The specimens were sanded in a polishing machine in order to standardize the surfaces, followed by reading on the Mitutoyo SJ 301 digital roughness meter. The Mann-Whitney Exact nonparametric test (5% significance) was performed using the arithmetic mean (Ra, µm). Conclusion: there was no statistical significance between the polymerization types and neither among the different composite resins studied.(AU)

The effect of different finishing and polishing procedures on the surface gloss of Bulk-Fill resin composites

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: The literature still lacks evidence regarding which polishing techniques have the ideal clinical outcomes for bulk-fill resin composites. PURPOSE: This study evaluated the surface gloss of two commercially available bulk-fill resin composites after different polishing procedures and characterized their micromorphology via scanning electron microscopy. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 80 bulk-fill compactable composite resin discs were created. The control group was left untreated, and remaining samples were subjected to different polishing techniques. Gloss units were measured and surface morphology of disc samples was assessed. The Tukey post-hoc test was used to identify any differences. RESULTS: Statistically significant differences were found between the different polishing systems applied to Filtek BulkFill Posterior and Tetric N Bulk-Fill. No differences were found when the same polishing system was applied for both resins. The highest gloss values were obtained in the control group and the ENA Shiny system; the lowest were obtained with SofLex XT and Soflex Spiral Wheels for the bulk-fill composite resins studied. CONCLUSIONS. Diamond pastes have the highest gloss behavior, followed by diamond rubber points. The systems with aluminum oxide discs present the lower gloss behavior. SEM images provided useful evidence, and future studies should include an evaluation over time.

The effect of ionizing radiation on properties of fluoride-releasing restorative materials

Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of ionizing radiation from high energy X-ray on fluoride release, surface roughness, flexural strength, and surface chemical composition of the materials. The study groups comprised five different restorative materials: Beautifil II, GCP Glass Fill, Amalgomer CR, Zirconomer, and Fuji IX GP. Twenty disk-shaped specimens (8x2 mm) for fluoride release and 20 bar-shaped specimens (25 x 2x 2 mm) for flexural strength were prepared from each material. Each material group was divided into two subgroups: irradiated (IR) and non-irradiated (Non-IR). The specimens from IR groups were irradiated with 1.8 Gy/day for 39 days (total IR = 70.2 Gy). The amount of fluoride released into deionized water was measured using a fluoride ion-selective electrode and ion analyzer after 24 hours and on days 2, 3, 7, 15, 21, 28, 35, and 39 (n = 10). The flexural strength was evaluated using the three-point bending test (n = 10). After the period of measurement of fluoride release, seven specimens (n = 7) from each group were randomly selected to evaluate surface roughness using AFM and one specimen was randomly selected for the SEM and EDS analyses. Data were analyzed with two-way ANOVA and Tukey tests (p = 0.05). The irradiation significantly increased fluoride release and surface roughness for Amalgomer CR and Zirconomer groups (p < 0.05). No significant change in flexural strength of the materials was observed after irradiation (p > 0.05). The ionizing radiation altered the amount of fluoride release and surface roughness of only Amalgomer CR and Zirconomer. The effect could be related to the chemical compositions of materials.

Adhesive resistance of a copaiba oil-based dentin biomodifier

Abstract This study analyzed the effect of prior application of copaiba oil (CO) emulsions as a dentin cleaning substance on microleakage and microtensile adhesive strength. Twenty-five premolars and sixty-four molars were used for microleakage and microtensile assays. For the microleakage assays, specimens with standard class V cavities were divided (n = 5), according to the tested CO emulsions: CO10%X, CO10%Y, and CO10%Z, as well as chlorhexidine 2% (CHX) and distilled water (DW), as positive and negative controls, respectively. Restorations were performed using the Adper Single Bond® and/or Clearfil SE Bond® systems. Cervical, occlusal, distal and mesial sections were assessed for tracer penetration degree at the composite/tooth interface. For the microtensile assay, healthy molars were divided into sixteen groups, in which artificial caries were induced in half of the groups. Dentin surfaces were treated with CO10%X and CO10%Y, CHX and DW. Microtensile bond strength was measured by fixing each sample to the plate of a universal testing machine operated at a speed of 0.5 mm/minute until failure. Dentin treated with CO10%X showed a lower infiltration rate than dentin treated with the other CO emulsions, CHX2% and DW. According to the microtensile assay, both healthy and affected dentin treated with CO10%X and Adper Single Bond® adhesive system presented higher adhesive strength. CO emulsion, used as a dentin biomodifier, interfered positively in microleakage and improved adhesive strength after acid etching in the Adper Single Bond® adhesive system, or before applying the Clearfil SE Bond® self-etching system.

The use of a liner under different bulk-fill resin composites: 3D GAP formation analysis by x-ray microcomputed tomography

Abstract Gap formation of composite resin restorations is a serious shortcoming in clinical practice. Polymerization shrinkage stress exceeds the tooth-restoration bond strength, and it causes bacterial infiltration within gaps between cavity walls and the restorative material. Thus, an intermediate liner application with a low elastic modulus has been advised to minimize polymerization shrinkage as well as gap formation. Objective: The purpose of this in vitro study was to assess gap formation volume in premolars restored with different bulk-fill composites, with and without a resin-modified glass-ionomer cement (RMGIC) liner, using x-ray micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). Methodology: Sixty extracted human maxillary premolars were divided into six groups according to bucco-palatal dimensions (n=10). Standardized Class II mesio-occluso-distal cavities were prepared. G-Premio Bond (GC Corp., Japan) was applied in the selective-etch mode. Teeth were restored with high-viscosity (Filtek Bulk Fill, 3M ESPE, USA)-FB, sonic-activated (SonicFill 2, Kerr, USA)-SF and low viscosity (Estelite Bulk Fill Flow, Tokuyama, Japan)-EB bulk-fill composites, with and without a liner (Ionoseal, Voco GmbH, Germany)-L. The specimens were subjected to 10,000 thermocycles (5-55°C) and 50,000 simulated chewing cycles (100 N). Gap formation based on the volume of black spaces at the tooth-restoration interface was quantified in mm3 using micro-computed tomography (SkyScan, Belgium), and analyses were performed. Data were analyzed using repeated-measures ANOVA and the Bonferroni correction test (p < 0.05). Results: The gap volume of all tested bulk-fill composites demonstrated that Group SF (1.581±0.773) had significantly higher values than Group EB (0.717±0.679). Regarding the use of a liner, a significant reduction in gap formation volume was observed only in Group SFL (0.927±0.630) compared with Group SF (1.581±0.773). Conclusion: It can be concluded that different types of bulk-fill composite resins affected gap formation volume. Low-viscosity bulk-fill composites exhibited better adaptation to cavity walls and less gap formation than did sonic-activated bulk-fill composites. The use of an RMGIC liner produced a significant reduction in gap formation volume for sonic-activated bulk-fill composites.

Influência das características clínicas e fatores associados às lesões cervicais não-cariosas e tipo de resina composta sobre o sucesso restaurador: observações in silico, in vitro, in vivo e revisão sistemática / Influence of clinical characteristics and factors associated with non-carious cervical lesions and resin composite type on restorative success: in silico, in vitro, in vivo observations and systematic review

O presente trabalho teve como objetivos: (1) analisar, in silico, o efeito de diferentes técnicas restauradoras sobre a concentração de tensão em lesões cervicais não cariosas (LCNCs); (2) avaliar in silico e in vitro a influência do ângulo cavo-superficial sobre a concentração de tensão em LCNCs simuladas; (3) avaliar, in silico e in vitro, a influência da extensão da cavidade e do material restaurador na formação de fendas marginais, e na concentração de tensão em restaurações de resina composta; (4) avaliar, in vivo, a influência da geometria de LCNCs e material restaurador no desempenho clínico das restaurações e (5) analisar, por revisão sistemática e metanálise, a influência dos aspectos relacionados ao dente e cavidade de LCNCs sobre a retenção de restaurações de resina composta. Material e métodos: (1) Um pré-molar superior foi modelado em software CAD, e uma LCNC do tipo cunha foi simulada. Cinco técnicas restauradoras foram reproduzidas com as resinas Filtek™ Z350 XT (N) ou Filtek™ Bulk Fill (BF) e analisadas pelo software Ansys 17.0; (2) Cavidades cilíndricas com mesmo volume (17,67 mm³) foram preparadas em 45 incisivos bovinos. As amostras foram divididas de acordo com o ângulo cavo-superficial, em três grupos: 90º, 120º, 135º, e restauradas com o adesivo Futurabond U e resina GrandioSO. As fendas marginais foram medidas em estereomicroscópio, e análise por elementos finitos (FEA); (3) Cavidades simulando LCNCs com 2 mm (profundidade) C 4 mm (distância cérvico-incisal) foram preparadas em 60 incisivos bovinos em duas dimensões mésio-distais (2,9 mm ou 1,4 mm) e restauradas com N ou BF (n=30). A fenda marginal foi avaliada em estereomicroscópio antes e após da termociclagem, e realizada análise por FEA em cavidades iguais; (4) Cento e quarenta LCNCs foram restauradas em 77 pacientes. As lesões foram previamente classificadas quanto à extensão gengivooclusal (1,5 mm ± 10% e 3 mm ± 10%). Em seguida, as lesões foram alocadas aleatoriamente em quatro grupos (n=35). Após a aplicação de um adesivo autocondicionante, as restaurações foram realizadas com N ou BF. As restaurações foram avaliadas após 7 dias, 6 e 12 meses pelos critérios USPHS modificados; (5) Buscas nas principais bases de dados eletrônicas foram realizadas. Estudos clínicos em pacientes com LCNCs restauradas com resina composta foram incluídos. A retenção da restauração foi o desfecho primário. A qualidade metodológica e risco de viés dos artigos incluídos foi avaliada utilizando a ferramenta Cochrane para ensaios clínicos randomizados e o sistema GRADE. Resultados: (1) A menor concentração de tensão ocorreu no grupo restaurado com resina BF; (2) O ângulo cavo-superficial de 90º promoveu maiores tensões na interface da restauração, com maior fenda marginal; (3) Ocorreu maior concentração de tensão na margem do esmalte, com maior pico de tensão (17,0 MPa) para cavidade pequena restaurada com resina N; (4) A taxa de retenção das restaurações após 12 meses foi de 100% para as LCNCs restauradas com N e de 97% para as LCNCs restauradas com BF; (5) A localização do dente e a presença de facetas de desgaste podem afetar a retenção de resinas compostas em LCNCs(AU)

The aim of the present study was (1) to analyze in silico the effect of different restorative techniques on the stress concentration in non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs);(2) to evaluate in silico and in vitro the influence of cavosurface margin angle on stress concentration in simulated NCCLs; (3) to evaluate in silico and in vitro the influence of cavity extension and restorative material on the marginal gap formation, and on the stress concentration in resin restoration; (4) to evaluate in vivo the influence of the geometry of NCCLs and restorative material on the clinical performance of restoration and (5) to analyze, through a systematic review and meta-analysis, the influence of tooth- and cavity-related of NCCLs on the retention of resin composite restorations. Materials and Methods: (1) A superior premolar was modeled in CAD software, and a NCCLs of the wedge type was simulated. Five restorative techniques were designed with Filtek™ Z350 XT (N) or Filtek™ Bulk Fill (BF) and analyzed by Ansys 17.0 software; (2) Cylindrical cavities with the same volume (17.67 mm³) were prepared in 45 bovine incisors. The samples were divided according to the cavo-superficial angle in three groups: 90º, 120º, 135º, and restored with Futurabond U adhesive and GrandioSO resin. The marginal gaps were analyzed in stereomicroscope and FEA; (3) Cavities simulating NCCLs with 2 mm (depth) C 4 mm (cervical-incisal distance) were prepared in 60 bovine incisors in two mesiodistal dimensions (2.9 mm or 1.4 mm) and restored with N or BF (n=30. The marginal gap was evaluated using a stereomicroscope before and after thermocycling, and FEA analysis was performed in equal cavities; (4) One hundred and forty NCCLs were restored in 77 patients. The lesions were previously classified for occlusogingival distance (1.5 mm ± 10% and 3 mm ± 10%). Thereafter, the lesions were randomly allocated into four groups (n=35). After applying a self-etching adhesive, the restorations were performed using N or BF. The restorations were evaluated after 7 days, 6 and 12 months using the modified USPHS criteria; (5) Searches in major electronic databases were performed. Clinical studies in patients with NCCLs restored with resin composite were included. Restoration retention was the primary outcome. The quality of the evidence and risk of bias of the included articles was evaluated using the Cochrane tool for randomized clinical trials and the GRADE. Results: (1) The lowest concentration of stress occurred in the group restored with BF resin; (2) The cavosuperficial angle of 90º promoted higher stresses at the interface of the restoration, with a larger marginal gap; (3) Higher stress concentration occurred at the enamel margin, with highest stress peak (17.0 MPa) for small cavity restored with N; (4) The retention rate of the restorations after 12 months was 100% for the NCCLs restored with N and 97% for the NCCLs restored with BF; (5) The tooth location and the presence of wear facets can affect the retention of composite resins in NCCLs(AU)

Does use of silane-containing universal adhesive eliminate the need for silane application in direct composite repair?

Abstract This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the effect of a silane-containing universal adhesive used with or without a silane agent on the repair bond strength between aged and new composites. Forty nanohybrid composite resin blocks were stored in distilled water for 14 d and thermo-cycled. Sandpaper ground, etched, and rinsed speciments were randomly assigned into four experimental groups: silane + two-step etch-and-rinse adhesive system, two-step etch-and-rinse adhesive system, silane + silane-containing universal adhesive system, and silane-containing universal adhesive system. Blocks were repaired using the same composite. After 24 h of water storage, the blocks were sectioned and bonded sticks were submitted to microtensile testing. Ten unaged, non-repaired composite blocks were used as a reference group to evaluate the cohesive strength of the composite. Two-way ANOVA and Tukey's tests were used to analyze average µTBS. One-way ANOVA and Dunnet post-hoc tests were used to compare the cohesive strength values and bond strength obtained in the repaired groups (α = 0.05). The µTBS values were higher for the silane-containing universal adhesive compared to the two-step etch-and-rinse adhesive system (p = 0.002). Silane application improved the repair bond strength (p = 0.03). The repair bond strength ranged from 39.3 to 65.8% of the cohesive strength of the reference group. Using universal silane-containing adhesive improved the repair bond strength of composite resin compared to two-step etch-and-rinse adhesive. However, it still required prior application of a silane agent for best direct composite resin repair outcomes.